Challenge the Whole Family at Utah Olympic Park

Jul 16

When we arrived at Utah Olympic Park, our kids were excited.

By the time we left, they were fulfilled, challenged and completely exhausted, in the best possible way.

The Gold Pass gives families access to a wide variety of activities, and that variety is what makes it such a strong experience.

Our children could climb, balance, zip, slide, jump and test themselves in ways that felt genuinely challenging.

Something for Different Ages and Personalities

Depending on the date and operating conditions, Gold Pass activities may include the Alpine Slide, Extreme Tubing, Extreme Zipline, Freestyle Zipline, Discovery Course, and Action Tower.

During peak summer periods, additional experiences may include the Canyon Course, Summit Course, Drop Tower, and Air Bag Jumps.

Some of our kids were immediately drawn to the biggest and fastest attractions, while others preferred to start with something more manageable and work their way up. That flexibility prevented the day from becoming an all-or-nothing experience. Each child could have a victory that felt personal.

An Ideal Family-Reunion Activity

As we moved through the park, I kept thinking about what a great family-reunion activity this would be.

In a large family group, everyone has a different definition of fun.

Some people want the most difficult ropes course. Others would rather ride the Alpine Slide or enjoy a less intense activity.

Utah Olympic Park offers enough variety that different ages and interests can be accommodated in the same location.

There are also natural gathering places where everyone can regroup, share stories, and decide what to try next.

A Gold-Medal Moment

Our 10-year-old especially loved earning her “gold medal” at the end of the day.

We held a little medal ceremony for her in the plaza, and she could not have been prouder.

It was a small gesture, but it made the day feel like her own Olympic experience.

That is one of the reasons family adventures matter.

Children may forget exactly how long a zipline was, but they remember how capable and celebrated they felt.

BEFORE YOU GO:

Best for ages: All ages. You pay for what suites you, so even little ones can have a fun day on the smaller ropes course.
Time to allow: A full day of family fun.
What to bring: Be sure to wear sunscreen and closed-toe shoes.
Reservations: You can buy your tickets online to save time at the ticket counter.
Good to know: Review all age, height and weight restrictions before your visit, especially when traveling with younger children. Pricing and activity availability can vary by date, weather and park operations.