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Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter

1258 Center Drive, Park City, UT 84098
(435) 649-1767
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Ranked #20 of 28 attractions in Park City
Most recent review
- Mar 9, 2013
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West Valley City, Utah
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 attraction reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

Swaner Nature Preserve was not quite what we expected. The facility is pretty small with only a few exhibits inside although they did provide some fun picture opportunities. The people that work there are AMAZING! They were very helpful. They led our family to a spot where we could see a nest full of baby robins nestled in the crook... More

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Park City, Utah
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

Recently took the kids for a day, museum activities were a highlight, but the snowshoe tour stole the show. Kids were ages 3 - 7. EcoCenter had the gear and the right trail that was age appropriate. Great family afternoon alternative to skiing. TIP: Hot Cocoa and cookies at Kneaders next door was a great reward.

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salt lake city
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60 reviews 60 reviews
27 attraction reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

Not worth the extra effort to go and do unless you are in the area already.

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Park City, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011

There is nothing better than the opportunity for experiential learning about nature. The Swaner Preserve is protected yet you can walk the trails that surround it and see Sand Cranes and a variety of small birds and ducks during three seasons. The Eco Center offers programs led by professors from UT State and other visiting authorities who give tours of... More

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155 reviews 155 reviews
62 attraction reviews
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2011

Today I went solo. I have the privilege of living here. The EcoCenter's interior activities are good for adults (check out the counters in the bathrooms), and as a non-parent I'd say under ten. There is a rock wall which designates native species, some Q and A's and maps. For families and usually adults there are evening lectures on environmental... More

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