Deer Valley in Park City in Summit County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Rodney W. Schreurs Centennial Park

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

1. Rodney W. Schreurs Centennial Park Marker

Inscription. On July 4, 1984, Officer Rodney W. Schreurs of the Park City Police Department was directing traffic after the annual 4th of July fireworks display when he was struck and killed by a fast moving automobile. Officer Schreurs was the 2nd Park City officer to die in the line of duty. On behalf of the citizens of Park City, Officer Schreurs' wife and two children, his friends and fellow officers, this park is dedicated in his memory.

Erected by Park City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1984.

Location. 40° 38.741′ N, 111° 29.833′ W. Marker is in Park City, Utah, in Summit County. It is in Deer Valley. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 605 Main Street, Park City UT 84060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Uinta Mountains,

in the Wasatch Front,

and in Greater Provo.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North

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America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mortuary (within shouting distance of this marker); The Claimjumper Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Pacific Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Hall (about 400 feet away); City Hall Park City (about 500 feet away); City Hall (about 500 feet away); "Ten O'Clock Whistle" and Old Public Library (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Park City.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 20, 2025

2. Rodney W. Schreurs Centennial Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.