Sheridan Trivia

Q: The first and only class of the Wyoming College and Normal School was graduated in what year?
A: 1897. Established in 1894 by the Congregational Missionary Society, the school was located in Big Horn.

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Kendrick Park

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 areaKendrick Pool

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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