Utah Olympic Park - 8/28/14

This is an Official U.S. Olympic Training Site, junior and elite athletes come here to train and compete.

The Park hosted the following events during the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics:

• Nordic Ski Jumping
• Bobsled
• Skeleton
• Luge

Map of the area (you know how I love maps...)

We toured the Alf Engen Ski Museum and Eccles 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum. Ski wear of  Olympic competitors.

History of the area.

There are really nice displays and exhibits in this museum. Here is one of three cases of Alf Engen's trophies (champion skier, instructor, supporter of Utah skiing area).

Interactive display about avalanches.

One of four displays on the evolution of skis.

Similarly, one of four displays on the evolution of ski boots.

The second floor of the museum is specifically about the 2002 Olympics.

Puppets used in opening ceremonies.

Photo of famous 1980, gold-medal, ice hockey team.

Curling stone weighs 40 pounds!

Olympic medals.

Collectible pins from the 2002 Olympics.

Luge sleds (crazy!)

Bobsled.

Summer Pavilion.

Alf Engen (1903-1997), Utah Athlete of the Century; Joe Quinney (1892-1983), Father of Utah Skiing.

Aerial pools (for summer practices).

Rock climbing wall (over the pool for the Aerials practice).

K10/20 and K/40 Ski Jumps.

K/90 and K/120 Ski Jumps.

There are many other activities here including:

• Comet Bobsled ride with a professional driver down the 2002 Olympic track ($75/person)
• Zip line or rope courses ($20)
• Alpine Slide and entry-level zip line and rope courses ($15)
• Guided tours ($10)

There is also a gift shop and cafe here. We loved the history of the 2002 Winter Olympics!

Views of the surrounding area from the park.

Be sure to check out their website for all of the activities and training programs offered.

Website:  www.utaholympiclegacy.com