Laramie Outdoor Recreation

With kids out of school on summer vacation and weather seemingly getting nicer and nicer, the urge to spend time outside gets stronger everyday. Whether it's spending some time swimming or maybe making a quick escape outside of town, the outside provides a great temptation for many people sitting at work.

Okay, I know that what to do in a park is about as diverse as the number of people who use our parks in Laramie. We are blessed with both the number and the quality of the parks in our community. And, limiting the choices to just five will be hard, but, we decided we’d give it a try....

Call me crazy, but I enjoy camping even when winter rolls around and the ground is covered in snow! Seeing as it is that time of year, I thought it would be a good time to give some tips and locations to go for a weekend of fun. Staying inside all winter is just no fun, but you don't have to do that.

LISTING OF PARKS IN LARAMIE 1st Street Plaza (1st & Grand Ave) Includes: Benches, Performance Stage, Picnic Tables, Drinking Fountain (future). Map Scape of Downtown Area, Gas Fire Pit (facility rental required), Historic Ledger Plates, and Children’s Play Area Depot Park (1st & Sheridan) Includes: Depot #1 – 2 tables, BBQ, Playground, Railroad Heritage Park, Historic "Snow" Trai

Welcome to Laramie’s own Community Recreation Center! We offers activities for all ages from the very young to the young at heart. Multi Passes, 6 months and 12 month memberships are available or you may just pay the daily admission fee. We have an indoor walking/jogging track, 2 full size wood floor gyms, cardio equipment, weight machines, an 8-lane competition pool, indoor and outdoor leisure po

(Photo by Adam Porter)Summer-time in Laramie brings about some aweswome possibilities when it comes to different activities to take on. Many people around Laramie don't realize how lucky we are to have world class climbing fifteen minutes from town up at Vedauwoo. If you have never been up to the Vedauwoo area and like the outdoors it is without a doubt worth your time to check out. The best part

In Laramie winter is something that we surely have no lack of and fortunately there are some awesome activities to take advantage of this time of year. Whether or not you want to admit it, flying down a hill on a sled or inner tube is a great time for all ages, assuming you are still physically able. If you are really ambitious take your worn out furniture, slap on some skis and take it for a ride; more on that later!

Snowy Range Ski Area is nestled in the beautiful Medicine Bow National Forest. The ski area provides rentals, lessons, and a large warm lodge with food and drinks for the whole family.

Activity: Snowshoeing Best Location: Routt or Medicine Bow National Forest Cost: Free or very little (Equipment Only) One of the great things about the location in which we live is the quick access to public lands for all kinds of purposes. If you have never been snowshoeing your missing an activity that is not only fun and relaxing, but also a great workout for your family or group of friends. Re

Wyoming Kart Racing is a fun filled experience that will give you that rush you have been looking for. Located just 12 miles South of Laramie on US HWY-287, Wyoming Kart Racing has a quarter mile racing track featuring s-bends, hairpin curves, and elevation changes that provide racers with a unique challenge...