Events & Volunteer Opportunities
Basin Recreation works hard to offer events that appeal to everyone in our community. From activities on our trails to fun races for all ages, from classes to celebrations, from challenges to movies in our parks – the Staff at Basin Recreation loves to connect with our community. Check out our Events Calendar to see what is coming up. We hope to see you out there enjoying Basin Recreation events.
For more information regarding group, commercial, stakeholder, or events bookings, contact Hanna Markel at (435) 649-1564 Ext. 133 or hanna@basinrecreation.org.
Basin Recreation is excited to launch a dedicated Volunteer Program in 2024! For more information regarding upcoming opportunities or ways to get involved, please contact Travis Engvall at (435) 649-1564 Ext. 111 or volunteer@basinrecreation.org.
Hike with a Ranger | Spring Creek Trailhead
When: Saturday, August 03 , 8:30AM - 10:00AM
Where: Spring Creek Trailhead, 6671 Glenwild Dr, Park City, UT 84098
Cost: Free
Join us for a guided hike with a ranger to learn about trees, flowers, birds, animals and anything else we find!
Scholarship Registration Event
When: Saturday, August 03 , 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Where: The Fieldhouse
Cost: Free
Current or interested scholarship recipients and their families are invited to sign-up or renew their scholarships at this registration event at The Fieldhouse. The Recreation Team will be available to answer questions on eligibility requirements and program offerings, and help you submit applications in person. In addition, the pool will be available for open swim time!
Trailside Bike Park Downhill-N-Grill 2024
When: Saturday, August 03 , 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Where: Trailside Bike Park (5715 Trailside Drive)
Who: all ages and ability levels
Cost: Free no registration required
Join us for a celebration of our fantastic Trailside Bike Park and those that love to use it. The Downhill and Grill offers free tasty BBQ, fun music, giveaways, and laps in the park and will feature local organizations including Backcountry, National Ability Center, Live Like Sam, Wils Foundations, and Women MTB.
Movie in the Park: A Million Miles Away
When: Friday, August 09 , 8:00PM - 10:00PM
Where: Park City Library Field
Cost: Free
In partnership with the Park City Library and Park City Film, join Basin Recreation for a Movie in the Park. 'A Million Miles Away' will be shown with Spanish audio and English subtitles. Movie will begin at dusk.
Basin Bird Walk | RTS Trailhead
When: Saturday, August 10 , 8:30AM - 10:00AM
Where: RTS Trailhead, 2432 Olympic Pkwy, Park City, UT 84098
Cost: Free
Hike with a Ranger | Short Stack Trailhead
When: Saturday, August 17 , 8:30AM - 10:00AM
Where: Short Stack Trailhead, 193 Innsbruck Strasse, Park City, UT 84098
Cost: Free
Join us for a guided hike with a ranger to learn about trees, flowers, birds, animals and anything else we find!
Art on the Trails 2024
When: Saturday, August 24 , 2:00PM - 6:00PM
Where: McLeod Creek Trail (please park at Willow Creek Park)
Cost: $25 for adults and kids under 12 are free
Partnering with the PCSC Arts Council, the 2024 Art on the Trails event connects art and nature by bringing pop-up creative performances to you while you meander down the McLeod Creek Trail.
Mushroom Identification for Beginners
When: Saturday, August 31 , 8:30AM - 10:00AM
Where: Summit Park Trailhead, 899-801 Parkview Dr, Park City, UT 84098
Cost: Free