Oakley Utah
One of the smallest, yet most charming communities in close proximity to Park City, Utah is Oakley. With less than one thousand inhabitants, this tiny community is widely known for its Fourth of July Rodeo. A tradition for over seventy-five years, the Rodeo is now housed in a new arena that can seat 6,000 people. The real cowboys take over the town on the Fourth of July!
For a taste of true western hospitality and to step back in time to a simpler, calmer life, take a side trip from Park City to the little country community of Oakley. With less than one thousand people, this charming town is nestled in the Heber Valley and boasts of having a Mormon meetinghouse, small gas station, small grocery store and a hamburger restaurant. With the Weber River flowing close by, the area is a picturesque farming and ranching community. Other nearby towns includes Marion, Kamas and Peoa.
Oakley is most famous for its annual rodeo, held each year on the Fourth of July weekend. This rodeo, sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, celebrated its 75th birthday in 2005 with the opening of a $3 million, 6,000 seat-arena. Come to Oakley on the Fourth of July and be treated to an icon of the old west – a true western rodeo!
Currently OutsideOther pages you might find helpful:
Oakley City Recreation Complex
The Oakley City Recreation Complex offers many programs and recreational opportunities for the community.
Oakley History
A complete history of the City of Oakley.
Oakley, Utah
Official site for the city of Oakley, Utah.
