The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $900,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources division. This grant will enable the division to subcontract with the City of Gillette to develop improvements to the Heritage Village Park. The key products and services to be delivered include: Providing ADA-accessible connections, permanent facilities such as drinking fountains and an enclosed...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,448,718 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources division. The funding will be used to support the Washington Park Revival Phase II project in Casper, Wyoming. Key project elements include: Relocation of a storm sewer Construction of six new tennis courts with spectator seating for tennis and pickleball Relocation of a park shelter Removal...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources (WYPR) division through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA #15.916). This grant will enable WYPR to subgrant funds to the City of Powell to install a splash pad in the previous wading pond area and landscape Homesteader Park. This project will increase outdoor recreational opportunities, benefitting the Powell community...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $936,448 Project Grant to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources department. This grant will fund the development of a new 6.3-acre Rotary Clubs Park in Laramie, Wyoming through a sub-award to the City of Laramie. The Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) is providing the grant funding to support the construction of new playground equipment for 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds, a...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Division. This grant will fund the rejuvenation of the Greenbelt Trail Playground at Optimist Park in Laramie, WY. The project aims to replace the outdated play structures with an innovative, inclusive playground design and install a new safety surface. This will...
The National Park Service awarded a $450,000 Project Grant to the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to install 12 small shelters around 4 existing softball fields at the Energy Capital Sports Complex in Gillette, Wyoming. This project, funded through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), aims to improve public outdoor recreation experiences for visitors of all ages and abilities. The Wyoming Department of State Parks and...
The National Park Service awarded a $900,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources division. This grant will fund improvements to Antelope Valley Park in Gillette, Wyoming, including: Providing ADA-accessible connections to play areas and shelters Installing port-a-lets, site furnishings, shelters, and rubber mats Enhancing adult seating and observation areas to improve child safety...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $275,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources department. This grant will enable the State of Wyoming to subgrant funding to the City of Gillette to install outdoor exercise equipment with concrete surfacing and an aggregate base at the Energy Capital Sports Complex. The project will benefit the Gillette community and visitors of all ages and abilities, and is scheduled for...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources division. This grant will be subgranted to the City of Gillette, Wyoming to renovate the 2.59-acre Hidden Valley Park. The project will create connection pathways and ramps to the play areas and shelters, replace existing playground equipment and surfacing, install benches and picnic tables, and improve the...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,141,927.06 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. The Department will sub-grant these funds to the City of Casper to renovate Washington Park, including restroom upgrades, parking lot improvements with accessible spaces, converting tennis courts to pickleball courts, installing a transit bus stop, and replacing baseball field lighting. This...