Wander across the border to Colorado for A Wanderlust Adventure in the white-water rapids of the Poudre River. AWA offers exciting recreational rafting trips along this wild and scenic river, less than an hour away from Cheyenne. Great for novice adventurers and active thrill seekers alike, this ride over the rapids is comparable to one of the Cheyenne Frontier Day bull rides.
Come watch the newly formed Cheyenne Stampede showcase their sports skills on the ice at the Ice and Events Center. Part of the Western States Hockey League, this Cheyenne-based hockey team is Wyoming’s newest Jr. A team and has recruited players from all over the state to take on (and take down) opponents from New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, California and Arizona.
Get active outdoors along the Dry Creek Parkway, a wide but linear park with an expansive bike trail and disc golf (also known as Frisbee golf) course. Like the Greater Cheyenne Greenway, this park’s trails are expanding and growing in popularity. Walk, play and explore the area following the creek, which forms a few lakes and ponds along the way.
Connecting the city together is the amazing Greater Cheyenne Greenway. More than just a 32-mile-long sidewalk, this 10-foot-wide reinforced concrete path is a monumental achievement and a key component in Cheyenne’s non-motorized transportation system. Walk, run, jog, bike or even skate through neighborhoods, parks and urban centers on this highly accessible outdoor path system.
For some of the greatest names in music and show business, check at the Ice and Events Center, also known as Taco John’s Events Center or the Ikon Ice & Events Center. This flexible facility brings a unique configuration to Cheyenne’s entertainment venues. Enjoy laser tag, miniature golf, an arcade and an ice/roller rink as well as a large area for concerts, art shows, conventions, trade shows, sporting events and more.
Located in Lincoln Park, Johnson Pool is a great way to cool down during the hot summer months. This seasonal outdoor pool is open to the public from June until August, and offers pool rentals, swimming lessons and a swim team. Take advantage of this 25-yard lap pool and diving board for a water recreation-filled summer!
Part of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, an almost 2.9 million acre forest straddling Wyoming and Colorado, the Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest showcases some of the most breathtaking landscape in the state–from mountain ranges and towering trees to grasslands and crystal clear streams. Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, horse riding, camping, sightseeing and a variety of winter sports.
Parents skate free with children’s admission at Roller City. Since 1972, this skating rink has attracted residents and visitors of Cheyenne with its fun events. Join in a public skating session, learn to skate in private classes or watch the roller derby group show off their skills. All this set to the best music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today!
Feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins as you fly down the slopes of the Snowy Range Ski & Recreation Area, nestled in the breath-taking Medicine Bow National Park. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert skier or snowboarder, you’re sure to have a great time exploring the many trails down the mountainside.
Dust off your bowling ball and lace up your shoes for a game over at Two Bar Bowling Lanes, the best locally owned bowling alley in Cheyenne. This recreation facility offers daily and league specials for bowlers of all ages and skill levels. Hit the lanes on your next group or family outing!
Support the University of Wyoming’s athletic teams, the Wyoming Cowboys, in a wide range of sports. Represented by the iconic silhouette of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco, these NCAA Division I sports teams include basketball, football, golf, volleyball, track and field, cross country, wrestling, tennis, soccer and swimming and diving.