Water and Science Collide

Join the Science Zone at EKW in exploring the water that runs through the park as we test its quality by measuring temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen, and discover fascinating macroinvertebrates living in the water. Then, test your creativity and engineering abilitie......More

Join the Science Zone at EKW in exploring the water that runs through the park as we test its quality by measuring temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen, and discover fascinating macroinvertebrates living in the water. Then, test your creativity and engineering abilities by building your very own water filter and evaluate its success! It’s going to be a blast!

Mountain View Shelter- first shelter around the pond

Art in the Park

Centennial Shelter

Nature Journaling

Experience nature from a fresh perspective with Natrona County Extension by capturing your observations through writing and illustrations. You don’t have to be an artist; these skills can be acquired by anyone and will improve with practice.

Platte River Shelter- Second shelter around the pond

Night Hike

Start at Platte River Shelter (Second Shelter)

Wyoming Walks: Bees

Join us for a walk led by a graduate student from the University of Wyoming, who conducted a bee survey at EKW in June 2024. Discover the results of the survey and how this and other bee surveys in Wyoming will be used to update the range maps for various bumblebee spec......More

Join us for a walk led by a graduate student from the University of Wyoming, who conducted a bee survey at EKW in June 2024. Discover the results of the survey and how this and other bee surveys in Wyoming will be used to update the range maps for various bumblebee species.

Cottonwood Shelter- third shelter around the pond

Movie on the Pond: Surf's Up

Experience a movie night under the stars! A big projector will be positioned by the beach, allowing you to enjoy the movie while relaxing on the water.

Pond

Paddle on the Pond

Explore EKW's swimming pond while on canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. First come, first serve on equipment and life jackets.

Pond

Storytime and Craft

Experience story and craft time in the great outdoors! A Converse County Librarian will read Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and Sticks by Diane Alber, followed by a fun craft related to the tales.

The Reading Tree- Near the second parking lot

Paddle on the Pond

Explore EKW's swimming pond while on canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. First come, first serve on equipment and life jackets.

Pond

Every Kid in a Park

Mid-Summer Bash- Cornhole, Giant Slip-N-Slide into the Pond, craft a boat, plant seeds, furs and skulls, Northern Ice- Shaved Ice Truck, AND MORE!!!

Platte River Area- Second shelter around the pond