Park CityScienceBy donationGood for kids
Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter
Part of Utah State University, the EcoCenter is the visitor building for a 1,200 acre nature preserve at the entrance to Park City. Inside are a wetland-themed climbing wall, a native seed library and an art exhibit; outside are demonstration and pollinator gardens, the Wetland Discovery Trail and a 400 foot pier onto the preserve. A four story tower gives a view for spotting wildlife.
What is inside
- Four story wildlife observation tower
- 400 foot pier onto the preserve
- Wetland Discovery Trail
- Native seed library
- Wetland-themed climbing wall
Good for
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Science
- A free day out
From the museum's own site, checked October 2026. Something changed? Tell us.
Plan it
- Where
- 1258 Center Drive, Park City, UT 84098
- Admission
- By donation. Prices and details on the museum's site.
- Website
- extension.usu.edu
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