Washington Park

The Annual Dog Day in the Park is set for Sunday, August 26th in Washington Park from noon to 4 p.m. Laramie Parks & Recreation will have all sorts of fun, free activities for you and your favorite canine companion.

Ventriloquism, puppetry and illusions are just a regular day on the job for Jillybean and Emmaus Road Community Church is bringing her to Laramie for Freedom Has A Birthday. Jillybean will have two shows on stages in Washington Park on Independence Day and there will be free balloon animals at the Emmaus booth.

Have you wanted to help those affected by the wildfires in Colorado, but you are unsure how to help? There are two drives in Laramie this weekend to help those in need and the firefighters in the area.

Most people know that Freedom Has A Birthday is the kickoff of Laramie Jubilee Days. But did you know that a children's parade is the official start of Freedom Has A Birthday?

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.

Laramie will have to wait a little bit longer before dipping into the Washington Park Wading Pool this summer. Issues with work recently done to the surface will delay its opening until Saturday, June 23 according to the City of Laramie.

The weather outside has still been a little chilly in Laramie over the last few weeks, but it is indeed getting warmer and warmer as Summer approaches. As kids are getting out of school, chances are that they are itching to hit the community pools around Laramie; fortunately they are opening soon according to Laramie's Parks & Recreation department.

Volleyball lovers will have an extra chance to play some organized volleyball this summer in Laramie. Parks & Recreation is starting four different sand leagues playing Monday-Thursday nights at the Undine and Washington Park sand volleyball courts.

Your Question: Oh, City, it's spring time. When will the green waste recycle bin be back in Washington Park so we can properly dispose of our grass clipping and such?

In America only 1-5 children in the U.S. currently live within walking distance of a park or playground, 151 cities and towns, including Laramie, earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! As 2011 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to increase play opportunities for children.