Free Summer Activities in Rock Springs

Fun for Free

This summer, take advantage of all the seasonal free things to do. Enjoy all that Rock Springs has to offer on a budget anyone can afford.

Flaming Gorge Scenic Byway & Bus Tour

After exploring the city of Rock Springs, make sure to take a breathtaking drive on the Flaming Gorge Scenic Byway and see colorful landscapes, a variety of wildlife and more. View or download a map of the Flaming Gorge Scenic Byway. Or reserve your spot on a Flaming Gorge Bus Tour and leave the planning to us. Discover Flaming Gorge Country on an all-inclusive motorcoach tour that stops at key points along the Scenic Byway. The tour includes a local guide and lunch.

Farmers Market

Looking for fresh bread, homemade items, and much more from vendors from right here in Rock Springs and beyond? Stop by one of our farmers market in Downtown Rock Springs. The Main Street Market takes place every Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m. on Main Street. The family-friendly even will begin on July 7 and run through September 8, 2022. 

Cultural Opportunities

Experience the rich and diverse culture in Rock Springs by attending one of our free exhibits and/or events: 

Cultural Opportunity Address Days / Hours
Rock Springs Historical Museum and Downtown Walking Tour 201 B Street Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Community Fine Art Center 400 C Street Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 12 - 5 p.m.
Art Underground Gallery South Main Street Always Open
Rock Springs Library / White Mountain Library 400 C Street/2935 Sweetwater Drive Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 12 - 5 p.m.
Dinosaur Exhibit at WWCC 2500 College Drive Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
Wiedner Wildlife Museum at WWCC 2500 College Drive Monday, Wednesday: 10 a.m - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.

Rock Springs Parks

During your stay in Rock Springs, don’t forget to pack some snacks and put some time on you calendar to stop and play one of the many parks in Rock Springs. Download our map to find all the local parks and municipal areas in Rock Springs. Open daily from 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Park Address Park Amenities and Features
 Arthur Park  3522 College Drive Disc Golf, Playground, and Picnic Area
 Bitter Creek Park  850 W Center Street Off-Leash Dog Park with a Pond & More      
 Blairtown Park     100 First Avenue West Wading Pool, Playground, and Cable Ride
Bunning Park   Evans Street Band shell, Pavilion, and Playground
 Century West Park  1002 Evergreen Way Wading Pool, Playground, and Picnic Area
 Foothill Wetland Area  Foothill Blvd. On-Leash Dog Park with Walking Path
 Garnet Park  230 Garnet Street Splash Pad, Playground, and Picnic Area 
 Rec Center Park  3900 Sweetwater Drive   Splash Pad and Picnic Area
 Springland Park  1035 Jackson Street  
 Washington Park  608 D Street  Wading Pool and Picnic Area
 Wataha Complex  North Rock Springs  Fishing Pond, Picnic Area, Ball fields
WWCC Nature Trail  2500 College Drive   1 Mile Maintained Path

Sweetwater County Parks

Still looking for more parks to get active? Check out these additional Sweetwater County Parks. Open daily from dawn to dusk.

Park Address Park Amenities and Features
Aero-Models Park  Exit 111 off I-80, 3.5 miles east Model airplane runway and Picnic Area
Archery Range      Little Firehole Road Archery Range
Shooting Range  Little Firehole Road Shooting Range  
 Trap Club                655 Gookin White Mtn. Rd. Trap shooting

For more information give us a call at 307-382-2538.

Take a virtual tour of the Sweetwater County Shooting & Archery Range!