Paul Smith Children's Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

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Paul Smith Children's Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Name: Paul Smith Children's Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
Address: 616 S Lions Park Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82001, Cheyenne, WY, US
Telephone: (307) 637-6349
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (213 reviews)

📍 616 S Lions Park Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82001

📞 (307) 637-6349

🌐 www.botanic.org/discover/childrens-village

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Paul Smith Children's Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Kids' park with interactive features. Interactive garden for kids with a windmill, teepee village, educational plantings & a pond. Paul Smith Children's Village offers free admission, making it an accessible educational resource for families in Cheyenne. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 213 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Botanical Garden with Children's Village
Best For: All ages
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Key Features: Wetlands, secret garden, tipis, windmill, sheepherder wagon
Programming: Drop-in classes and field trips with hands-on learning

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Paul Smith Children's Village offers free admission, making it an accessible educational resource for families in Cheyenne
⭐The attraction features curriculum-based field trips of approximately 45 minutes that are structured by grade level and school quarter, allowing for targeted educational programming
⭐Drop-in Friday Storytime sessions led by a staff member nicknamed 'the Goofball Supreme' have become a popular recurring program that generates enthusiastic reviews from regular visitors
⭐The venue maintains a strict adult-to-child supervision ratio of one adult (age 19+) per five children, ensuring structured safety standards for group visits

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan to spend 30-45 minutes exploring the main attractions. Visitors report the garden is compact but well-designed with interactive features throughout, making it perfect for a focused outing without feeling rushed.
💬Admission is completely free, making it an excellent budget-friendly option for families. No entry fee means you can visit multiple times without financial commitment to explore different seasonal exhibits.
💡Attend Friday Storytime with Aaron for an engaging, entertainment-focused experience. Reviews specifically highlight this recurring program as a favorite, adding value beyond typical garden exploration.
💡Book field trips early—fall trips start booking July 1st and summer trips start booking January 1st. With curriculum-based programming by grade and quarter, advance booking ensures you get your preferred dates and grade-level content.
💡The play areas are the main draw for children according to visitor reviews. Prioritize these interactive features and hands-on learning stations over passive plant viewing to maximize engagement for young visitors.