Kimball Junction
About the area
Named for an early settler and positioned where I-80 meets SR-224 at the base of Park City's ski corridor, Kimball Junction is the valley's most commercially vibrant, most affordable, and most connected neighborhood. It suits value buyers entering the Park City market, full-time residents who want walkable services without resort-town pricing, and STR investors—Fox Point at Redstone and the Newpark complexes are among the few communities in the Park City market where nightly rentals remain readily permitted. The dominant product is condos and townhomes: Newpark Hotel Condos, Newpark Resort Residences, Newpark Terrace, Fox Point at Redstone, and older complexes including Powderwood, Canyon Creek, and Silver Summit. Median pricing is near $690K, roughly $634 per square foot—the lowest in the Park City corridor. Value is driven by I-80 proximity, free transit to the ski resorts, and the walkable Newpark Town Center.
Kimball Junction
Living in Kimball Junction
Amenities & Lifestyle
Kimball Junction holds the largest retail and dining concentration in Summit County. Newpark Town Center, Redstone Shopping Center, and Outlets Park City together offer Whole Foods, REI, a multiplex cinema, bowling, a Starbucks, and more than 50 restaurants and boutiques—all within easy walking distance of the residential complexes. The 1,200-acre Swaner EcoCenter & Preserve sits immediately adjacent, with wetland walking trails, snowshoeing, and birdwatching programs run through USU Extension. The Utah Olympic Park—400 acres, six Nordic ski jumps, and North America's only four-event sliding track built for the 2002 Winter Games—is visible from the neighborhood and offers year-round adventure activities including ziplines, freestyle aerial shows, bobsled rides, and a museum. The Snyderville Basin trail network for hiking and mountain biking connects directly from the neighborhood.
Getting Around
The free Park City Transit Green and Red lines run through Kimball Junction year-round, connecting directly to Canyons Village at Park City Mountain (Epic Pass) and to Park City's Historic Main Street—no car required for ski days. Canyons Village is roughly five miles south on SR-224. Salt Lake City International Airport is about 31 miles west via I-80, a 30 to 35 minute drive—the shortest freeway run to SLC of any Park City-area neighborhood. Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley are each within 20 minutes by car or bus.
Are Short-Term Rentals Allowed in Kimball Junction?
STR permissibility in Kimball Junction varies by complex, and both Summit County parcel-level zoning AND an HOA's CC&Rs must allow rentals before a license applies. Fox Point at Redstone is fully zoned for nightly rentals and has a strong vacation-rental track record; the Newpark Hotel and Resort Residences are hotel-style condos with established rental programs. Summit County requires a Nightly Rental License at roughly $350 per year; transient room tax compliance is also required. As of June 2026, Summit County Council is considering new restrictions on STRs in certain residential areas—buyers should confirm current zoning and HOA status at the specific address before purchasing for rental income.
Schools
Kimball Junction falls within the Park City School District despite lying outside Park City's municipal boundaries. Assigned schools vary by address within the Snyderville Basin; typical assignments include Trailside Elementary School, Ecker Hill Middle School, and Park City High School. Confirm the specific assignment for any parcel at the Park City School District boundary map.
Walkable Retail Hub & Swaner Preserve
Kimball Junction occupies a retail position unique in the Park City market. Newpark Town Center and Redstone Shopping Center form a walkable commercial spine with grocery, dining, entertainment, and outdoor retail that residents of ski-base neighborhoods routinely drive 15 to 20 minutes to reach. The Outlets Park City add a designer shopping strip along SR-224. Immediately to the east and south, the Swaner EcoCenter & Preserve protects 1,200 acres of Snyderville Basin wetlands and meadows that buffer the neighborhood from further commercial development—hiking and snowshoe trails run along the preserve's edge from residential streets. Utah Olympic Park, a two-minute drive or bike ride northwest, adds a singular legacy amenity: the actual 2002 Winter Games venue, now a year-round adventure park, with ski jump training visible from neighborhood windows.
Sub-Areas & Subdivisions
- Fox Point at Redstone— fully STR-zoned condo complex; one of the most STR-permissive communities in the Park City area; strong rental income track record.
- Newpark Hotel Condos— 69 hotel-condo units (1-2 BR) with pool, spa, and restaurant; fractional or full-ownership options.
- Newpark Resort Residences— 95 units (2 BR + loft); Utah Olympic Park and preserve views; hotel-style amenities.
- Newpark Terrace— 60 contemporary 3-story townhomes, 2-3 BR; newer finishes.
- Powderwood— established condo complex; among the original Kimball Junction residential communities.
- Canyon Creek, Crestview, Spring Creek, Silver Summit, Black Hawk, Goshawk Ranch— additional established complexes north and east of the commercial core.
Kimball Junction
Kimball Junction Real Estate FAQ
Kimball Junction is Park City's most affordable market. Studio and one-bedroom condos start near $300K to $400K; larger two- to three-bedroom units and Newpark townhomes run $500K to $950K and above. The median is near $690K, about $634 per square foot—the lowest median in the Park City corridor.
Canyons Village sits at the Park City Mountain ski base, about five miles south on SR-224, with ski-in/ski-out access and higher prices. Kimball Junction is the commercial and residential corridor at the valley's north end, without ski-base pricing—but the free Park City Transit bus bridges the distance year-round.
Kimball Junction is roughly 31 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, a 30 to 35 minute drive west on I-80. It has the most direct freeway access to SLC of any Park City-area neighborhood—a significant advantage for buyers who commute to the Wasatch Front or travel frequently.
By mountain-town standards, yes. Newpark Town Center, Redstone Shopping Center, Outlets Park City, Whole Foods, REI, and dozens of restaurants are within easy walking or biking distance of the main residential complexes. The free Park City Transit bus eliminates the need to drive to the ski resorts or to Old Town on most days.
Kimball Junction sits at approximately 6,491 feet, on the valley floor of Snyderville Basin. That puts it lower than many Park City neighborhoods and somewhat lower than the ski resort bases—temperatures can be milder in town, though it is still firmly in the mountain climate zone with cold winters and significant snowfall.
