Goshen County Area Recreation and Entertainment
ARBORETUM & FITNESS TRAIL
- Labeled collection of trees and shrubs open to the public adjoins a fitness trail with workout stations on the Trail Elementary School grounds, 1601 East M St., Torrington.
BINGO
- St. Rose Hall, 22nd Avenue and East F Street, Torrington, Mondays, 7 p.m.
- Harvest Fest Bingo, American Legion Hall, Lingle, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
- Elks Lodge, 120 East 20th Ave., Torrington, Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
- VFW, 25th Avenue and Armory, Torrington, Thursdays, 7 p.m.
- American Legion No. 5, 2102 Main St., Torrington, Saturdays, 7 p.m.
BOWLING
- Ten Pin Tropics, 800 East Valley Road, Torrington, (307) 532-2187. Rock’n Bowl is Saturdays from 7-10 p.m. Bowling alley is closed in summer.
FAIRGROUNDS
- In addition to the Goshen County Fair, events are scheduled at the indoor arena, outdoor arena and Rendezvous Center year round. Go to the community calendar at www.goshencountychamber.com for event details.
- Goshen County cattle brands embossed on leather panels are displayed in the Brand Room of the Rendezvous Center at the Goshen County Fairgrounds, west Highway 26/85, Torrington. Call (307) 532-2525.
FARMERS MARKET/CORN MAZE
- Goshen County Farmer’s Market, Buy fresh, locally grown produce and products. Thursdays and Saturdays July-October. Thursdays: starting July 16, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Goshen County Extension Center, 4516 Hwy 26, Torrington. Saturdays: starting July 18, 7:30-11 a.m., Main Street, between 20th and 21st Avenues, Torrington. Contact Jerry Simonsen, Goshen County Master Gardeners (307) 532-2436.
- Harvest Home, 2 miles west of Lingle on Highway 26 and 1/4 mile south across the railroad tracks. Corn maze and pumpkin patch. Seasonal. Call for hours (307) 837-2130 or 532-1686.
FITNESS CENTERS
- Eastern Wyoming College Wellness Center, 3200 West C St., Torrington. Racquetball courts, aerobic conditioning machines, weight machines, free weights, (307) 532-8243.
- North Platte Physical Therapy, 680 East Valley Road, Torrington, (307) 532-5355.
GOLF
LIBRARY
- Goshen County Library, 2001 East A St., Torrington (307) 532-3411. Internet available. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays.
MOVIE THEATER
- Wyoming Theater II, 126 East 20th Ave., Torrington, (307) 532-2226. Movies are shown 7:30 p.m. nightly.
MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES
- Fort Laramie National Historic Site, 965 Gray Rocks Road, Fort Laramie, (307) 837-2221. Extended hours through the summer.
- Homesteaders Museum, 495 Main St., Torrington, (307) 532-5612. Open Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday noon-6 p.m. Sunday 1-4 p.m.
- The Western History Center, Highway 26, 5 miles west of Lingle, (307) 837-3052. Summer hours Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call ahead, other hours may be possible. Also, dig site tours are available.
- Historic Jay Em, Highway 85. Tours by appointment, (307) 735-4364 or 322-2839.
RESERVOIRS ~ RIVERS
- Hawk Springs Reservoir: 32 miles south of Torrington, take U.S. Hwy. 85 then State Route 151.
- North Platte River from Fort Laramie to Torrington.
- Springer Reservoir, Yoder, Wyo.
PUBLIC PARKS
Pioneer Park, 15th Avenue and West D Street
City Park, 21st Avenue and West C Street
Jirdon Park, 25th Avenue and East G Street
Grande Vista Park, Grande Vista Road and Camino del Ray (northern part of town)
Botanical Park, Highway 85 South
Tower Park, Albany Avenue & Carbon Street (next to hospital)
Mini Park, 27th Avenue and West C Street
Goose Park, intersection of Main Street and Highway 26/85
Bell Tower Park, B Street & 22nd Avenue
- Fort Laramie, South City Park
- LaGrange City Park, Mini Park 5th Avenue
- Lingle Whipple Park, Freimuth Avenue
- Yoder City Park, Markley Street and 4th Avenue
ROCK SHOP
- Torrington Rock Shop, 5 miles west of Torrington on Highway 26/85. Open year round Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. Call (307) 532-5938.
SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC LOOP TOURS
- Directions for self-guided day journeys are available from the Goshen County Chamber of Commerce, 350 W. 21st Ave., Torrington, or here.
SKATING
- City Skateboard Park, 27th Avenue & East G Street, Torrington’s northeast side.
SPORTS COMPLEX
- American Legion and Little League baseball diamonds, soccer field, concession stand, restrooms, 820 Fremont, Torrington.
SPORTSMAN’S CLUB
- Trap shooting, skeet/sporting clay, pistol range, rifle range, archery, club house, 86 camp spots with electricity and water. From Torrington, take Highway 85 south to Veterans Highway, then 4.5 miles west to County Road 41, turn south. Call (307) 532-3879.
SWIMMING POOLS
- Dale Jones Municipal Swimming Pool and Water Slide, Jirdon Park, 25th Avenue & East G Street, Torrington, (307) 532-7798. Open Swimming 1:30 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lap Swimming, 5-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Lingle Municipal Pool, Whipple Park, (307) 837-2794. Open swimming 1-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., lap swimming 5-6 p.m. June 1-August 15.
TENNIS COURTS
- Public courts are located at 2602 West E Street and Eastern Wyoming College campus, 3200 West C Street, Torrington.
- Fort Laramie, north tennis courts.
- LaGrange, Second Avenue.
WALKING
- Grassroots Trail, 24th Avenue & East I Street, 25th Avenue & West C Street, Torrington. Ten blocks of sidewalk trail through residential area.
- Self-Guided Historic Walk through downtown Torrington. Brochures available at Goshen County Chamber office, (307) 532-3879.
WILDLIFE VIEWING
- Springer Reservoir: 15 miles south of Torrington, first on WY 154, then on County Road 133.
- Rawhide Habitat area: Turn off Highway 26/85 between Torrington and Lingle.
WINERY & VINEYARD TOURS
- Table Mountain Vineyards, Huntley. From south Torrington take Highway 92 toward Lyman, NE for approx. 12.5 miles. Turn right on County Rd. 61. Drive one mile south and turn right on CR 48. Drive 1/2 mile west. Winery located on left side of road. Vineyard and winery tours and wine tastings available. Call for appointment (307) 459-0233.
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