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Celebrating a Milestone

R Park’s 10th Anniversary

This summer marks a milestone for R Park, the JHLT’s flagship community open space! Ten years ago, a committed group of locals celebrated its completed transformation from a gravel mine to a flourishing natural park. We’ll be celebrating all summer at events, and we’ve launched a fundraising campaign to keep R Park welcoming, safe, and full of life for the next 10 years and beyond!

All month long, your gift of any size will bolster our Community Conservation Fund as an investment in R Park’s ongoing programming and maintenance. R Park is forever, and the fund’s returns will ensure R Park remains a flourishing community hub for generations to come. Can we count you in?

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What is R Park?

A Park for the People

As Teton County’s first nonprofit-run park, R Park is our community’s values in action. Open to all, what once was a gravel pit is now a place where kids can learn to fish, identify birds, or scramble along Mama Mimi’s outstretched legs. We host several events there each year, as do other community organizations, giving everyone a reason to love R Park. Thanks to a prime location along the community pathway and START bus line, R Park provides accessible connection to nature in the heart of the valley.

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Everything you need to make the most of your visit to R Park.

  • Visit R Park

    R Park is open from Dawn until dusk. No camping or fires are allowed. Leashed dogs are welcome on the perimeter of the trail. Practice Leave No Trace and pack out everything you bring.

  • Discovery Boxes

    Explore R Park with our Discovery Boxes, experiential learning activities created for kids. They are free to use Wednesdays throughout the summer from 10 am - noon. Current Discovery Boxes will teach your littles about aquatic insects and birds.

  • Host an Event at R Park

    We are excited to offer the opportunity for local nonprofits to partner in offering their programming and events at R Park. All programs and events must be apolitical in nature, not-for-profit, and open to the public.

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Rules

R Park is your space to enjoy, and is free and open to the public.

In order to best accommodate our visitors, and to keep the park clean, fun, and family-friendly, please follow the following rules.

Getting around:

  • Park your bike at entrances.
  • Park cars in designated spaces only.
  • Use hand propelled watercraft.
  • Swim at your own risk.
  • Walk your dogs on leash using the marked perimeter trails only.

Respect the Ecosystem:

  • Scoop your poop.
  • Respect wildlife and enjoy from a distance.
  • Fish only if you are under 16 years old.
  • Practice catch and release and use artificial bait.
  • Leave No Trace. Don’t pick or remove vegetation.

Using the Space:

  • Reserve and secure permits for group use.
  • Don’t use amplified sound.
  • Respect closures.
  • Don’t start fires.
  • Avoid glass containers.

Some Rules:

  • No smoking.
  • No use or carrying of weapons, firearms or fireworks.No commercial activity.
  • No camping.

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Support R Park, Join WYLD

Enjoy spending time at R Park? Become a WYLD member! Your generosity will ensure ongoing maintenance and programming at the park.

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