CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Oct. 9, 2026 - Wyoming State Parks is developing a Curt Gowdy State Park Master Plan to guide recreation, management, and investment decisions for the next 10 to 15 years. As one of the system’s most visited recreation destinations, the Curt Gowdy State Park Master Plan will respond to new challenges and opportunities.
Curt Gowdy is considering adding a showerhouse, a disc golf course, a strider park, and trails; upgrading day-use areas and the amphitheater; and much more. Wyoming State Parks is considering changes across multiple areas throughout the Park, as well as land acquisition, operations management to protect visitors and natural resources, and expanded education and interpretation opportunities.
How to Participate
Wyoming State Parks invites the public to continue helping shape the future of Curt Gowdy State Park. This effort provides visitors and community members with an opportunity to directly influence how Curt Gowdy State Park evolves.
Find Us at an Open House
Review the recommendations, speak with project team members, and provide feedback through interactive activities at one of these open houses. Each event will be the same.
- Mon., October 26 (5–7 p.m.) — Wyoming State Museum — 2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001
- Tues., October 27 (5–7 p.m.) — Wyoming Territorial Prison (Historic Horse Barn Building) — 975 Snowy Range Rd, Laramie, WY 82070
- Wed., October 28 (5–7 p.m.) — Curt Gowdy State Park (Visitor Center) —1264 Granite Springs Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82009
Take the Questionnaire by November 20 at: Engage Now! | Curt Gowdy Master Plan 2025 (Bit.ly/CurtGowdyMP)
About Curt Gowdy State Park
Established in 1971 and located between Cheyenne and Laramie along Happy Jack Road, Curt Gowdy State Park is one of Wyoming’s most visited recreation destinations, welcoming more than half a million visitors annually. The 3,552-acre park encompasses three historic reservoirs (Granite Springs, Crystal, and North Crow) that supply drinking water to Cheyenne and provide a scenic backdrop for year-round outdoor activities. As a premier mountain biking and outdoor recreation area, Curt Gowdy’s visitation has surged by 27% since 2019, creating new challenges and opportunities for sustainable park management. The Master Plan will serve as a long-term roadmap to guide management, improvements, and decision-making for the park. Sign up to stay up to date and receive future notifications for input opportunities at Sign Up | Curt Gowdy Master Plan 2025.
For additional information, please contact Carly-Ann Carruthers, planning manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Adam McKay, park superintendent, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Figure 1: Site improvements at the Hidden Falls Trailhead include a new restroom, an accessible picnic shelter, isolated picnic options, and formalized parking for improved visitor experiences while visiting one of the Park’s busiest trails.
