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About Olympic Medals Plaza

Olympic Medals Plaza was a temporary outdoor venue in downtown Salt Lake City, located at the corner of South Temple and 300 West (Block 85) in Olympic Square. Known for nightly free concerts and daily medal ceremonies during the 2002 Winter Games, the plaza featured sky-high bleacher seating and drew tens of thousands of visitors each day. Although the plaza was dismantled after the Games and the site now serves as a church-owned parking lot, the Olympic legacy lives on in nearby venues and continues to attract history-minded travelers and event-goers.

Below you’ll find practical details to help plan a visit or locate historically relevant information when researching Salt Lake City’s Olympic footprint, including seating, parking, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining options.

Today, visitors interested in Olympic history can explore related landmarks and venues around downtown Salt Lake City, including proximity to TRAX light rail stops like Temple Square Station and Arena Station for easy access. If you’re looking for a place to stay near the historic site, consider nearby hotels such as The Grand America Hotel at 555 South Main Street and Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek at 75 South West Temple Street. For dining, shopping, and additional accommodations, our affiliate partners can help secure convenient options. Remember, the Olympic Medals Plaza itself is no longer in operation, but its legacy remains a meaningful chapter of Salt Lake City’s Olympic story, with nearby sites continuing to celebrate the city’s athletic heritage.

Key details for researchers and fans:

  • Location: Corner of South Temple and 300 West (Block 85), downtown Salt Lake City, within Olympic Square
  • Original use: Temporary outdoor plaza for medal ceremonies and nightly free concerts during the 2002 Winter Games
  • Seating: Sky-high bleachers that accommodated large daily crowds
  • Capacity: Estimated 20,000 to 40,000 daily attendees
  • Current status: Dismantled post-Games; site now a parking lot owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Transit access: Near TRAX light rail; Temple Square Station and Arena Station within walking distance
  • Parking: On-site church-owned parking lot at the plaza site (for historical reference and current parking needs)
  • Nearby hotels: The Grand America Hotel (555 South Main Street) and Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek (75 South West Temple Street)

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Corner of South Temple and 300 West (Block 85) in downtown Salt Lake City, within Olympic Square.
  • Venue type: Temporary outdoor plaza used for Olympic medal ceremonies and nightly free concerts; seating consisted of sky-high bleachers.
  • Capacity: Estimated daily crowds of 20,000 to 40,000.
  • Status: Dismantled after the 2002 Games; site now a parking lot owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • Notable events: Daily medal ceremonies accompanied by free concerts; high demand for event tickets.
  • Parking: On-site parking lot at the plaza site (church-owned).
  • Transit: Near TRAX light rail; Temple Square Station and Arena Station are within walking distance.
  • Nearby hotels: The Grand America Hotel (555 South Main Street) and Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek (75 South West Temple Street).
  • Related legacy: The Olympic legacy continues in nearby venues like the Olympic Cauldron Plaza at Rice-Eccles Stadium (unrelated to Medals Plaza).