Edness K. Wilkins State Park
| Edness K. Wilkins State Park | |
| Wyoming State Park | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| City | Casper |
| Elevation | 5,150 ft (1,570 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 42°51′23″N 106°10′34″W / 42.856389°N 106.176111°WCoordinates: 42°51′23″N 106°10′34″W / 42.856389°N 106.176111°W |
| Area | 362 acres (146 ha) [2] |
| State purchase | 1981 [2] |
| Management | Wyoming Division of State Parks and Historic Sites |
| IUCN category | V - Protected Landscape/Seascape |
  Location in Wyoming
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| Website: Edness K. Wilkins State Park | |
Edness K. Wilkins State Park is a state-owned, public recreation area on the North Platte River 6 miles (9.7 km) east of the city of Casper in Natrona County, Wyoming.[3] The state park's 362 acres (146 ha), a former rock quarry, were purchased in 1981 for $380,000 and named after Edness Kimball Wilkins (1896-1980), an area resident and 25-year Wyoming legislator. The park offers facilities for picnicking, boating, fishing, and swimming as well as opportunities for bird watching.[2]
References
- ↑ "Edness K. Wilkins State Park". Wyoming Places. Wyoming State Library. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Edness K. Wilkins State Park Brochure" (PDF). Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Edness K. Wilkins State Park". Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails. State of Wyoming. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
External links
- Edness K. Wilkins State Park Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails
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