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 U.S. Department of the Interior'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. The grant will be used to subcontract with the City of Gillette to develop improvements to the Heritage Village Park. Key project elements include providing ADA-accessible connections, permanent facilities like drinking fountains and lighting, improving...
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. National Park Service awarded a $402,995.48 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources division. The grant will support a project to resurface and upgrade a walking path around Panther Pond and the visitor center in Wright, Wyoming. Key project elements include: Installing a concrete overlay on the existing aged asphalt sidewalk Replacing the existing metal grate bridge with two...
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...
This federal Project Grant award of $150,000.00 from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund recreational developments at Wylie Park in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks will make a sub-award to the City of Aberdeen to execute this project, which will benefit the general public through improvements to parks and outdoor recreation...
This federal Project Grant award, provided by the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), will provide $4,394,190.25 to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism to make a subaward to the Arkansas State Parks for developments at Hobbs State Park. The project will benefit the general public by supporting the acquisition, development, and improvement of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities in Arkansas, aligning with the...
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 $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...