Park City mourns loss of civic leader Ann Griffith MacQuoid

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Ann Griffith MacQuoid, a longtime resident of Park City, Utah, passed away on February 2nd at the age of 82. MacQuoid was a civic leader who played a pivotal role in shaping the community through her work in real estate, the arts, and local government. She helped save and revitalize the historic Egyptian Theatre, founded the Park City Performing Arts Foundation, and served on the boards of numerous organizations. MacQuoid was also a champion of open space preservation, spearheading the city's Open Space Task Force. In addition to her civic contributions, she was a successful real estate professional, earning numerous industry accolades over her four-decade career.

Why it matters

MacQuoid's passing marks the loss of a pillar of the Park City community, someone who dedicated decades of her life to preserving the town's character and advancing its cultural and economic vitality. Her work in real estate, the arts, and local government left an indelible mark on the mountain town, and her commitment to civic responsibility and community service serves as an inspiration to others.

The details

MacQuoid, who was born in Odessa, Texas in 1943, moved to Park City with her husband Mac in 1979 after a career in public relations in Southern California. She immediately became involved in the community, serving on the Park City Council in the 1980s and later running for mayor. MacQuoid played a key role in saving and revitalizing the historic Egyptian Theatre, founding the Park City Performing Arts Foundation and helping raise $9 million to build the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts. She also spearheaded the city's Open Space Task Force, which enabled Park City to protect treasured lands including the White Barn, Round Valley, and critical entry corridors. In addition to her civic work, MacQuoid opened Park City's first full-service day spa, Vie Retreat, in 1986, and co-owned the Goldener Hirsch Inn in Deer Valley with her husband. She was also a highly successful real estate professional, earning numerous industry honors over her four-decade career.

• MacQuoid passed away on February 2, 2026.
• MacQuoid moved to Park City with her husband in 1979.
• MacQuoid served on the Park City Council in the 1980s.
• MacQuoid opened Vie Retreat, Park City's first full-service day spa, in 1986.
• MacQuoid and her husband built and owned the Goldener Hirsch Inn in Deer Valley in 1989.

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What’s next

A celebration of life will be held in Park City in early spring, as Ann wished. Her ashes will be scattered in Park City, Hawaii, and Kenya — the landscapes that held her heart.