10 Amazing Picnic Spots Near Casper To Relieve The Summer Heat
The dog days of summer are here in Casper. It is the few months of the year where the heat can become unbearable. Although at the same time, there is a driving need to get outside. Any Wyomingite knows snow is always a possibility ... somewhere in the state. That why we put together these 10 amazing places around Casper that can help beat the heat. Some spots might require a little drive, while others are within walking distance.
The requirements are simple. They need shade and have someplace to eat. Each location has a list of the amenities available. So grab a cooler filled with your favorite lunchtime treats, and find yourself a nice shady spot to enjoy the great outdoors.
Aamco Park (Next to Take Pump House)
- In Town
- Large Trees with lots of shade
- Picnic Tables
- Labyrinth or the Bart Rea Learning Circle
- Access to Platte River Trails
- Access to White Water Park
Ares Natural Bridge (Douglas)
- Large Trees with Lots of Shade
- Picnic Tables
- Historical Significance
- Hiking and Exploring
- Wadding in River
- Fairy Gardens
- Large Grassy Areas
- A Few Picnic Tables
- Tennis Court
- Pool (has fees to enter)
- BMX Park
Endess Kimball Wilinks Park (Evansville)
- Large Trees with Lots of Shade
- Picnic Tables
- Swimming Pond
- Fishing Acess
- Audobon Sanctuary
- Walking Trails
Rotary Park/Garden Creek Falls
- Plenty of Shade
- Cool Mountain Breezes
- Picnic Tables
- Hiking Trails to Falls or Up Casper Mountain
- Popular Spot for Locals and Tourists
Beartrap Meadow (Casper Mountain)
- Cool Moutain Breezes
- Shaddy Groves of Trees
- Picnic Tables
- Hiking Trails
- Beautiful Scenery
- More Nature and Fewer People
- Adventure Playground
- Large Shady Trees
- Picnic Tables
- Access to Platte River Trail
- Baseball Feilds
Independence Rock (Alcova, WY)
- Historical Importance
- Picnic Table/Shelters
- Hiking Trail around Inpendce Rock
- Flushable Toilets
Reshaw Park (Evansville)
- "Hidden Gem" no one knows about it
- Secluded
- Next to Platte River
- Picnic Table under Pavillion
- Grassy Area
- Garden Creek Runs Through Park
- Shaddy Trees
- Picnic Tables
- Walking Pathway
- Large Grassy Area
- Playground
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