Sun Peak
About the area
Sun Peak is a residential neighborhood in the Snyderville Basin, developed primarily in the 1990s and 2000s as Canyons Resort grew into one of Utah's largest ski destinations. It sits along the Olympic Parkway and Bear Hollow Drive corridor, approximately 6 miles and 10-12 minutes from Historic Main Street via SR-224, at an elevation of roughly 6,400-6,900 feet. The neighborhood falls within unincorporated Summit County—not within Park City city limits—a distinction that matters for short-term rental permitting, property taxes, and zoning. Property types range from Bear Hollow Village condos and townhomes to custom single-family homes at The Cove at Sun Peak. Prices run from approximately $800K for Bear Hollow townhomes to $3M+ for custom homes at The Cove, with a neighborhood median around $850K and a per-square-foot figure of approximately $741—less than half the ~$1,589/sq ft recorded in the Canyons Village resort core.
Sun Peak
Living in Sun Peak
Amenities & Lifestyle
The Sun Peak Master HOA operates a recreation center with an exercise room, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and tennis courts—a full neighborhood amenity campus that is rare in a mountain resort market. The HOA also manages 312 acres of community open space with direct hiking and biking trail access throughout the neighborhood. Utah Olympic Park is adjacent—one of only four bobsled/luge/skeleton tracks in North America, originally built for the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. The 400-acre facility remains an active training and public recreation venue year-round. Summer programming includes wheeled bobsled rides that reach 70 mph, an alpine slide, ziplines, a ropes course, freestyle ski shows in the Eccles Olympic Pool, and free admission to both the 2002 Winter Olympics Museum and the Alf Engen Ski Museum. U.S. national team athletes train here throughout the year, and the park draws over a million visitors annually. Kimball Junction, roughly 5 minutes by car, provides a full commercial corridor: grocery at a Whole Foods level, REI, Redstone Cinemas, restaurants ranging from casual to chef-driven, and the Summit County Library. Canyons Golf, a Bates-designed 18-hole par-70 course ranked #2 by Powder Magazine, is 5-10 minutes by car and open seasonally—an accessible option for residents who want nearby golf without a private club membership.
Getting Around
Sun Peak sits along Olympic Parkway near Bear Hollow Drive, approximately 6 miles and 10-12 minutes from Historic Main Street via SR-224. Salt Lake City International Airport is roughly 35-40 minutes away via I-80, one of the shorter airport-to-resort drives in the Mountain West. Kimball Junction is approximately 5 minutes for everyday services. Canyons Village ski base is 5-10 minutes by car, with free resort day parking available. The nearest Sun Peak addresses along Bear Hollow Drive are within biking distance of Canyons Village via the Olympic Parkway corridor. Most residents rely on personal vehicles for daily use; however, Sun Peak falls within the free High Valley Transit service area, which provides connections to both Canyons Village and Old Town without a car—a practical option during peak ski season when resort parking fills early.
Are Short-Term Rentals Allowed in Sun Peak?
Sun Peak was developed as a residential neighborhood, and STR permissibility varies by project. Bear Hollow Village condos and townhomes are the most STR-permissive area within Sun Peak—many units can be licensed for nightly rentals under Summit County's rules, though individual HOA CC&Rs must also permit nightly use in order for a license to be valid and enforceable. Sun Peak at Winter Park townhomes tend toward owner-occupant or long-term residential use, with CC&Rs that limit nightly rental activity. The Cove at Sun Peak and Enclave at Sun Canyon have newer governing documents that may restrict nightly use to preserve the residential character of those sub-areas. Properties in unincorporated Summit County require a Summit County Nightly Rental License rather than a Park City city license—a meaningfully different regulatory framework with its own inspection and licensing requirements. Always verify the specific project's CC&Rs, the Summit County zoning classification, and current licensing availability before purchasing for investment purposes.
Schools
Sun Peak is served by the Park City School District. The assigned schools are Parley's Park Elementary, Treasure Mountain Junior High, and Park City High School. Parley's Park Elementary covers the full Snyderville Basin corridor including Sun Peak, Bear Hollow, and neighboring Canyons-area communities—several broker sources note that proximity to the elementary school is a practical feature for families living in the neighborhood.
Sun Peak Sub-Areas & Subdivisions
- Bear Hollow Village— the neighborhood's largest sub-area; a mix of condos, townhomes, and smaller single-family homes along Bear Hollow Drive; widest price range and the most nightly-rental-permissive area in Sun Peak.
- Bear Hollow Townhomes— detached-feel townhome units within Bear Hollow Village; popular with buyers who want more living space than a stacked condo without the maintenance of a full single-family home.
- Sun Peak at Winter Park— townhomes with panoramic views of Park City Mountain Resort's Canyons terrain; primarily owner-occupant or long-term residential use, with CC&Rs that reflect that character.
- The Cove at Sun Peak— a mix of custom single-family homes, townhomes, and stacked condos positioned between Canyons Village and Utah Olympic Park; panoramic mountain views and price points from approximately $1.5M to $3M+.
- Enclave at Sun Canyon— the neighborhood's newest development, active as of 2025-26; for buyers who want newer construction, modern finishes, and updated energy systems at a premium to older Bear Hollow stock.
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Sun Peak Real Estate FAQ
Sun Peak is one of Park City's most approachable resort-area neighborhoods. Condos and townhomes in Bear Hollow Village start near $800K-$900K, with most townhomes running $1M-$1.5M. Custom single-family homes at The Cove range from $1.5M to $3M+. The Enclave at Sun Canyon's newest construction sits at a premium to older Bear Hollow stock. The neighborhood median is approximately $850K, or about $741/sq ft—less than half the per-square-foot cost of the Canyons Village resort core.
Both are on the northwest end of Park City near Canyons ski base. Canyons Village is a full-service resort village of hotel-condos and lock-and-leave condominiums at ~$1,589/sq ft, with true ski-in/ski-out access for upper-village properties. Sun Peak is a residential neighborhood about 5-10 minutes from the ski base by car, with detached condos, townhomes, and custom homes at ~$741/sq ft and a larger year-round resident presence. The tradeoff is ski-in/ski-out convenience versus neighborhood character and price.
Utah Olympic Park is adjacent to Sun Peak—some addresses are within walking distance; most are about a 5-minute drive. The 400-acre venue hosted ski jumping, bobsled, luge, and skeleton at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics and remains one of only four bobsled/luge/skeleton tracks in North America. Summer programming includes wheeled bobsled rides reaching 70 mph, ziplines, an alpine slide, freestyle ski shows in the Eccles Olympic Pool, and free admission to the 2002 Winter Olympics Museum and the Alf Engen Ski Museum.
Sun Peak is roughly 6 miles and 10-12 minutes from Historic Main Street via SR-224. Salt Lake City International Airport is about 35-40 minutes via I-80. Kimball Junction, with full grocery, retail, and dining, is approximately 5 minutes in the other direction. The free High Valley Transit service connects the area to Old Town and both ski resorts for days when leaving the car at home makes sense.
The Sun Peak Master HOA manages a recreation center with an exercise room, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and 312 acres of community open space with hiking and biking trails. HOA annual dues vary by unit type but are generally modest compared to resort hotel-condo programs. The HOA also handles community event programming and common-area maintenance. Individual sub-HOA fees may apply in addition to the master HOA—verify at the specific project level before making an offer.
