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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Town/County Ice Rinks Close for the Season

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Due to above freezing temperatures experienced this week, the Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department has made the decision to close all Town and County Ice Rinks for the season.

Parks Manager Andy Erskine says that this week’s tempe...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Early Season Boat Ramp Access

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Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation, in coordination with the Snake River Fund, are pleased to announce that river access at Wilson Boat Ramp and South Park Boat Ramp will be open to users as early as this week.

Due to the exceptional snowfall this...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Winter Service Updates and Important Dates

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Winter is still in full force, but the Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department is starting to think about spring and summer activities. Please see the winter service level updates and other important event information.

  • Grooming: Staff will con...
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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Public Invited to Provide Feedback on Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Projects

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Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation (TCJPR) is hosting a series of open houses to gather feedback on three projects that impact the community.   The events will be held on Thursday, March 9th from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. and&n...

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

Call for Sponsors for the 2023 Teton County Fair

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Planning for the 67th Annual Teton County Fair is underway and Fair Board Members are looking for sponsors to help make the 2023 Fair one of the best in the west.

The Fair, set for July 22 – 30, 2023, spans nine days during peak summer visitation...

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Posted on: February 24, 2023

County Installs a Reflective Moose Silhouette in Alta

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Motorists traveling on Ski Hill Road in Alta may notice new wildlife artwork on the side the road. Earlier this month, Teton County Public Works installed a reflective moose silhouette off the road toward Grand Targhee Resort to remind motorists to slow d...

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Posted on: February 22, 2023

Results of the 2022 Waste Characterization Study

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Please click on the link to watch Teton County Integrated Solid Waste & Recycling for a presentation on the results of the 2022 Waste Characterization Study, a strategy for effective waste management and community involvement on the Road to Zero Waste...

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Posted on: February 14, 2023

What to Expect when Calling 911

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The telephone number "9-1-1" has been designated as the universal emergency number for people throughout the United States to request emergency assistance. You never know when you might have to call for help, but you can learn what to expect whe...

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Posted on: February 11, 2023

Public Facing GIS will Remain Accessible to the Public

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Teton County is pleased to announce that the public facing Geographic Information System (GSI) website will remain accessible to the public.

Earlier this week, the County announced that the public facing GIS platform would go offline at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday...

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Posted on: January 31, 2023

Video Highlights the Negative Impacts of Feeding Wildlife

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A recent video circulating on social media shows a person feeding a mule deer a chocolate coated cookie in Jackson. While it may be tempting to approach or feed wildlife especially during winter months, Teton County would like to remind the public that fe...

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Posted on: November 30, 2022

Pond Aerators Must be Turned Off by December 1

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Teton County is reminding homeowners and homeowner associations that aerators in manmade ponds must be turned off this winter season to be compliant with County Land Development Regulations (LDR’s).

Located in Article 5 under Physical Development...

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Posted on: October 25, 2022

Preparations Underway to Open Seasonal Dog Park

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With the arrival of winter weather and closure of the outdoor rodeo arena, preparations to open the seasonal dog park at the Teton County Fairgrounds is underway.

 

Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation, in partnership with nonprofit PAWS of Ja...

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Posted on: September 22, 2022

Parks and Recreation and Volunteer Recognized for their Work

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Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Intermountain Wyoming has recognized the department and a dedicated volunteer with two distinguished awards.

 

USTA Intermountain Wyom...

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Posted on: September 12, 2022

County Bear Regulations in Effect

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The Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved changes to the Land Development Regulations focused on wild animal feeding and garbage storage in April 2022 that went into effect July 1st. With fall right around the corner with expected increases ...

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Posted on: February 22, 2022

Reminder: Pick Up After Pets on Public Trails

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The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) would like to remind the public to clean up after pets when utilizing public hiking and walking trails.

 

There have been numerous complaints to TCJPRD this year regarding owners lea...

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