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Stewardship in Park City

Our Commitment to the Mountainkind™

At the heart of Park City is a respect for the land, the people, and the experiences that bring us together. The mountains influence how we live, recreate, and care for this place, with a shared responsibility to protect what we love for generations to come. This commitment to stewardship invites everyone who lives, works, or visits here to help care for the beauty, culture, and spirit that make Park City feel like home. 

Informed by Global Standards

Park City's stewardship approach aligns with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), an internationally recognized framework for responsible, community-centered tourism that reflects global best practices and our mountain community's values.

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Guided by a Shared Plan

Park City and Summit County's Sustainable Tourism Plan is a GSTC-aligned, 10-year roadmap for balancing environmental health, community character, and economic vitality—built with local input and rooted in a shared vision where tourism supports both the place and the people who call it home.

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Verified as a Sustainable Destination

Park City is proud to be an IDEAL Sustainable Destination—a recognition of our commitment to protecting our environment, supporting our community, and managing tourism responsibly via a rigorous, independent process that keeps our efforts real, accountable, and improving.

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Sustainable Tourism Objectives

Together, we’re making meaningful progress on our 10-year Sustainable Tourism Plan. Explore how far we’ve come and what’s ahead. Click each objective to learn more about the work underway and hear stories from the people making an impact.

Progress Quick Stats

Destination stewardship in Park City & Summit County is built on the work happening across dozens of individual initiatives. The bars below track progress on the individual initiatives that make up each of our Sustainable Tourism Plan's seven stewardship objectives. Together, they tell the story of a community steadily advancing its 10-year vision for sustainable tourism.

Understanding our Impact 

Park City’s Sustainable Tourism Data Dashboard tracks key indicators connected to our seven stewardship objectives. By sharing this information openly, we give residents, partners, and visitors a clear view of how tourism affects our community and how our efforts are progressing over time. 

Sustainability Dashboard