The Alta Town Park features a vollyball court, swing set and slide for children, barbeque grills and covered picnic tables.
The Alta Town Park is open between 6 a.m. and 10:00 PM during the summer months only. It is located near the west end of the Alta Ski Area Transfer Tow. It features a volleyball court and bench seating, and barbecue grills and covered picnic tables for small group gatherings. There is no vehicle parking on site, but you may drive in and drop off heavier items. Access the town park through the Wildcat Parking Lot near Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge.
- Any group of 8 or more persons is required to remove all the garbage generated by their group.
- Large groups (over 75) are required to obtain a permit from the Town Office to insure adequate public safety and health facilities. The permit does not grant the group exclusive use of the park, which remains open to the public. The group must notify the Town at least 7 days prior to the intended usage and receive permission.
The Alta Memorial Grove is located about 1.5 miles up the Albion Basin Road (open summer only).
The Town of Alta frequently receives requests from the public to host special events at Memorial Grove. Due to extremely limited parking and the sensitive nature of the alpine environment at Memorial Grove, group size is limited. Please contact the Town of Alta at (801) 363-5105 for more information.
The Alta Memorial Grove is a small scenic area located about 1.5 miles up the Albion Basin Road (open summer only).
The idea of creating a memorial to the people who helped establish Alta had been churning for years. Finally in 1996, the Friends of Alta and the Town of Alta organized a committee to commit to a plan. The Town accepted responsibility for the maintenance and protection of the area. A secluded area about halfway up the Summer Road was designated as the site and the Forest Service approved a special use permit in 1999.
Improvements were made to the area with cooperative support from the Friends of Alta, the Town, the Alta Ski Area and the USFS. A small pullout was built on the side of the road and a 300′ path was formed that leads to the meadow. Small saplings are planted every year to add to the existing trees.
Stone taken from lower Little Cottonwood Canyon was used to form a simple, granite monument and a bench was placed nearby to create a peaceful and beautiful environment to be used for reflection or in celebration of this garden we call Alta. It is also a great place to stop and rest on a bike ride up the road.
Within the beautiful alpine setting of Alta, many opportunities exist for recreation. In the winter, downhill skiing at Alta Ski Area, alpine ski-touring on the world-class terrain above town, and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the Albion Basin Summer Road (closed and snow-covered during the winter) are all extremely popular. The long days of summer are perfect for hiking, biking, picnicking and sightseeing/wildlife viewing. The Summer Recreation Map provides lots of great information about trails and summer amenities in Alta.