City Of Rock Springs

Rock Springs is located in southwest Wyoming at the strategic crossroads of Interstate 80 (the East-West corridor of historic transcontinental trails, railroads, pipelines and telecommunications) and US Highway 191 (the North-South corridor running from Mexico all the way to Canada and connecting Arches National Park, Moab, and Dinosaur National Monument to the Teton and Yellowstone National Parks).

Historically we are the "Gateway to the West" and our magnificent high desert scenery, as well as our fishing and hunting are the equal of any in America. These and our unique off-road and water recreation resources, and impressive wildlife, are making Rock Springs a recreation destination unique among the many in Wyoming. Historic Flaming Gorge, the unusual Killpecker Sand Dunes and the gorgeous Red Desert are all right in our back yard.

A variety of recreation facilities are available in the town, including the Paul J. Wataha Recreation Area Complex which hosts an 18 hole championship golf course complete with a driving range, pro shop, and restaurant; four tennis courts, a ball complex with four fields, fishing pond; pavilion and picnic grounds. The city also boasts two multi-purpose indoor recreation facilities, offering everything from aerobics to ice skating, rock climbing to yoga classes.

Western Wyoming Community College, an unusual architectural structure sitting on the plateau overlooking the town is an accredited two-year college offering A.A. and A.A.S. Degrees and in cooperation with area universities, Bachelor and Masters Degrees. The extensive adult education programs, teleconferencing capabilities, a stunning Natural History Museum and Dinosaur Exhibit also enrich the community.

The largest coal reserves west of the Mississippi River, booming oil and gas fields, power plant development, and the Trona industry industry keep us working hard in Rock Springs