With summer on the way, it’s time to start planning activities that the entire family can enjoy. Luckily, there’s plenty to see and do around Casper during the summer months. Let’s talk about some of these activities and why you should add them to your summer to-do list.
Pools and Aqua Parks
While the indoor facilities at Casper’s Family Aquatic Center are open year-round, it’s during the summer that the fun really starts to heat up. That’s when the city’s outdoor pools and aqua parks are open for business. At the Mike Sedar Aqua Park, you can enjoy a giant water slide, a splash pad, and a lazy river. The park also features a climbing wall, zero depth entry, and in-water benches. You can also enjoy a swim at the pools located in Washington Park, Marion Kreiner Park, and Paradise Valley.
If your child is celebrating a summer birthday, the city’s pools offer special birthday party packages. For beginning swimmers, the Family Aquatic Center offers lessons taught by Red Cross-certified instructors. You can even learn how to swim like a mermaid.
Parks and Trails
The city of Casper maintains several parks that are perfect for summer play and exploration. Amoco Park and Yesness Park are great areas for hiking and fishing. At Riverview Park, you can enjoy activities like handball, pickleball, and horseshoes. If you’re looking to stay in shape, Paradise Valley Park offers a fitness course and lighted tennis courts. The Morad Park, which features the Platte River Trail and a picnic area, also has a special area where your canine companions can roam off-leash. Dogs can also play and swim at the Lake McKenzie Dog Park.
Museums
Whether you’re into science, history, or art, the museums of Casper have something for everyone. At the Bishop House, Casper’s only historic home that allows tours, you can see how the town’s residents lived during the city’s first economic boom. Constructed in 1907, it’s the first multi-story brick house built in Casper. The Fort Caspar Museum takes you even further back in time to when Native Americans, mountain men, fur traders, and emigrants all lived in the Casper area. The reconstructed fort stands at the crossroads of the Oregon Trail, the Mormon Pioneer Trail, the California Trail, and the Pony Express Trail.
The Nicolaysen Art Museum’s 8,000-piece permanent collection features works from contemporary artists, renowned Western artists, and Old World masters. Children of all ages will enjoy creating and exploring in the museum’s Discovery Center. Exciting exploration also takes place at the Science Zone, a hands-on science center that kids and adults can both enjoy.
Casper Municipal Golf Course
The Casper Municipal Golf Course features three unique nine-hole courses that are fun for all skill levels, yet challenging enough the most seasoned golfers. The course offers a junior golf program over the summer as well as private lessons.
These are just some of the fun things you can see and do in Casper this summer. Get out there and have some fun!
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