Park City Mountain announced on November 10, 2026, the launch of a public planning process to shape the future development of the Mountain Village base area. In partnership with East West Partners, the initiative seeks to reimagine the approximately 10-acre site to benefit guests, employees, and the Park City community.
The planning process will explore development opportunities on existing Mountain Village surface parking lots and consider the potential relocation of resort operations currently located at the Munchkin property in the Bonanza Park neighborhood. Deirdra Walsh, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Park City Mountain, stated that realizing the goal of renewed vibrancy at Mountain Village begins with thoughtful planning and community engagement.
East West Partners, which specializes in real estate planning and development for mountain communities, will lead the process. Bill Fiveash, Managing Partner of East West Partners, noted that the firm is honored to partner with Vail Resorts to explore possibilities for the area.
Mayor Ryan Dickey expressed appreciation for the early community engagement, noting that the future of Mountain Village is important to the local economy and guest experience. The planning effort will be guided by the principles of the recently adopted General Plan from Park City Municipal.
In a parallel effort, Park City Mountain will update its Mountain Plan. This update will address resort operations, including lifts, trails, snowmaking, and guest facilities, while detailing how guests access and move across the mountain. This effort will include options for future mountain enhancements and will be designed to evolve as operational needs change.
These initiatives follow a multi-year transformation of the guest experience at Park City Mountain, including the reimagining of the Canyons Village base area. Since 2014, Vail Resorts has invested more than $200 million into the resort for projects such as the Sunrise Gondola, snowmaking upgrades, new beginner ski and ride zones, and infrastructure improvements.
Beginning this winter, Park City Mountain will host stakeholder meetings and provide both in-person and online opportunities for input regarding the Mountain Village base area plan. The resort will share updates on planning milestones and engagement opportunities through its website.
