Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

JACKSON, Wyo. — While winter is still in full force, the Teton County/ Jackson Parks and Recreation Department has begun to think about spring and summer activities.

Here is a list of updates from the Parks and Rec. Department.

Grooming

  • Staff will continue through March based on the current snowpack and forecast.
  • Staff will evaluate conditions during the week of April 3 to determine if grooming can continue past that date.  

Ice Rinks

  • Owen Bircher ice rink will be maintained through March 18 and staff will evaluate weather conditions to determine if maintenance can continue beyond that date.
  • The Fairgrounds ice rink will be closed on Monday, March 13, to accommodate activities related to the World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb at Snow King.
  • Powderhorn ice rink will stay open as long as weather allows; however, daily maintenance will cease on Monday, March 13.
  • Alta ice rink will be evaluated weekly and remain open through March 18. 

Boat Ramps

  • Wilson Boat Ramp has winter seasonal access closures through March 15. Based on the snow and forecast, staff anticipates fully opening those facilities by April 15.
  • The approved upland development and ramp improvements construction will begin this spring. However, exact dates are not available at this time.
  •  South Park Boat Ramp will open on April 15 in coordination with the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) to ensure that access aligns with downriver boat ramps managed by the BTNF. 

Seasonal Restrooms:

  • Town and County parks will open May 1.

 March Special Events:

  •  The Snow King Mountain Big Air event, followed by fireworks will take place on March 11.
  • Wyoming Special Olympics will occur March 14-16 at the Teton County School District Complex.
  • The World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb at Snow King  Mountain will take place March 23-26,
  • The Octane Addictions Freestyle event at the Teton County Fairgrounds also takes place on March 25. 

Parks and Recreation Public Open House:

  • Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation is holding an open house at the Teton County Library Ordway Auditorium on Thursday, March 9, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday, March 10, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Winter Service Levels, Karns Meadow Zoning and Planning and the Melody Ranch Trailhead Bicycle Pump Track will all be discussed.