Sheridan Downtown
Parks & Facilities
Kendrick Park
830 Beaver Street,
307-674-6483 Ext 250
Request for Park Permits:  Call 307-674-6483 Ext 214

Ice cream stand: 307-751-1310
Swimming pool:  307-674-9436

The park offers facilities for family or solitary activities. The band shell is the location of Concerts in the Park, the summer musical series held every Tuesday. Picnic areas, fishing, horseshoes, a large children's playground, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and wide open space make Kendrick Park a place to enjoy while you are in the Sheridan area

Adjacent to the park is a wildlife area which is home to a small herd of buffalo and elk Spring is a great time to view the newborn buffalo and elk. There are several areas along the fenced enclosure for taking photographs of these amazing creatures. The animals are for viewing only. Please do not feed them.



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Thorne-Rider Park
WebSite: http://www.sheridanrecreation.com
Thorne Rider Park offers the following:
  • Dan Madia Field
  • Redle Field
  • Thorne-Rider Park Tennis Courts
  • Thorne-Rider Park Sand Volleyball Courts
  • Sheridan Skate Board Park
  • BMX Bike Track

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Whitney Commons
320 W. Alger
Sheridan, WY 82801
Website: http://www.whitneybenefits.org  


Whitney Commons has something for everyone to enjoy. Several features include a universally accessible play structure designed for fun and safety, large turf areas supporting any number of informal leisure activities, vintage lighting illuminating pedestrian walks and bike paths, and closed circuit cameras providing park security and on-line viewing.

Other Features Include:
  • Plaza Area - This 5,000 square foot area adjoins the amphitheater. The plaza, equiped with electrical outlets, accommodates large gatherings of people for festivals and a variety of special events.
  • Labyrinth - In many cultures the labyrinth is a metaphor for life's journey, however long or complex, to attain connection with the spiritual nature of human existence. Today, many find in walking the pattern from one end to the other, a means to relax, meditate and free up the mind.
  • Mandel Cabin - One of Sheridan's first buildings, the old Mandel Cabin makes its home in the park. Edward A. Whitney, for whom the park is named, established Sheridan's first bank in the building. Whitney resided in living quarters above the cabin for the remainder of his years.
  • Amphitheater - The amphitheater with five- tiers of seating will comfortably accommodate 160-200 people. Concerts, theater presentations and outdoor classrooms are just some of the activities suitable for the amphitheater.
  • Reflective Garden - The spectacular reflective garden was dedicated to Mrs. Dorothy King in 2004. The path in the garden leads visitors to a vast variety of native plants, trees and shrubs, as well as a reflective fountain, labyrinth and historic Mandel Cabin.
  • Water Feature - A fun way to cool off on a hot day, this interactive playground is designed with a surprising water display. The feature employs low volume nozzles and water storage for reuse as park irrigation.
  • Playground - This playground with a universally accessible play structure and state of the art surface provides fun for kids of all ages!

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Sheridan Ice LLC
Located on the corner of Sheridan Avenue and BrundageStreet
P.O. Box I (307) 674-9423
Website: www.sheridanice.org


The Whitney Community Ice Rink is located at the corner of East Brundage and North Sheridan Avenue and is a few short blocks to downtown Sheridan. The NHL regulation ice rink provides a safe, clean, educational, customer and community – oriented skating experience and is designed to appeal to people of all ages and interests. For information regarding the Whitney Community Ice Rink call 307-674-9423 (307-674-Y ICE). You can also view schedule of events, skate rental, membership information, along with free times and a view the rink and the ice skaters on the Web Cam by visiting the rink's website.
 
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Sheridan County YMCA
417 N Jefferson St
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-7488

Jay McGinnis, Executive Director
Bruce Garber, Chief Volunteer Officer

Hours of Operation:
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Programs: Health and Fitness, Aquatics, Camping, Family, Childcare, World, Community Development, Arts, Sports, Teens

Facilities: Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Gym, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, Aerobics/Dance Studio, Youth Gym, Handball/Racquetball, Tennis, Indoor Running Track, Outdoor Field, Sauna/Steam Room, Whirlpool/Jacuzzi, Teen/Youth Center, General Purpose Room, Child Care/Preschool Room, Computer Room
 
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