CHEYENNE, Wyo. – May 14, 2026 – Curt Gowdy State Park and the Gowdy Family Foundation are thrilled to announce the season opening of Little House on the Park. Join us on May 29, 2026, for a special weekend as the family and the park dedicate the house to the family legacy and to Curt and Jerre Gowdy. Come celebrate kindness, family, and children with us. 

Little House on the Park, whose mission is to reflect the golden past of western homesteads and celebrate the future of fairytales, teaches, embraces, and inspires kindness in children ages 3 to 12. Through innovative artistic programming, interactive behavioral activities, and specialized arts and crafts, our mission is to help each child experience a magical moment when kindness and love touch their heart, spirit, and soul. 

We are celebrating the opening of the fourth season of Little House on the Park with Cheryl Gowdy, daughter of the famous native and sportscaster Curt Gowdy. Little House will be open at 10 a.m. beginning May 30, 2026, and the special celebration begins at 11:00 a.m. with a plaque dedication to Curt and Jerre Gowdy. The schedule of events from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. includes special kindness programming, sweet treats, an opportunity to purchase a brick for the Kindness Walkway, and a very special Kindness Hour with Ms. Cheryl Gowdy at 1:00 p.m.  Special activities continue through Sunday, June 1, 2026.

“This will be a very special opening that remembers the love, kindness, and contributions of Curt and Jerre Gowdy with a special plaque dedication by their children,” says Cheryl Gowdy. “I am so excited about kindness programming for this year and am looking forward to finishing the Kindness Walkway this season, where people will be able to purchase bricks to remember loved ones, celebrate our children, and promote kindness in the world.”

Little House on the Park at Curt Gowdy State Park is open May 29 to September 6, 2026, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  To stay informed about updates, events, and park conditions, visit wyoparks.wyo.gov/curtgowdy or follow Curt Gowdy State Park on social media.

Figure 1: Little House on the Park at Curt Gowdy State Park. 

Contacts: 

Park Headquarters, (307) 632-7946

Carlo Migliaccio, (307) 745-6161; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.