Project news
A foundation has pledged a $150,000 matching gift, contingent on securing a combined $150,000 in donor contributions. Multiple donors can contribute toward the match. If the match is met, the combined contributions will provide $300,000 toward the Big Horn Recreation & Early Learning Center.
The State Fire Marshal permit has been finalized. All permits have been completed.
Today, the Big Horn community came together to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Big Horn Recreation & Early Learning Center. Students, families, and neighbors gathered at the site to mark this milestone for a place dedicated to learning, recreation, and community connection.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all who have helped bring this project to this moment. We’re excited to share the progress ahead!
In the news: Read coverage of the groundbreaking from The Sheridan Press and Sheridan Media.
Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Big Horn Recreation & Early Learning Center on September 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Let’s celebrate this milestone and break ground on the future of the Big Horn community!
On May 28, the community gathered for a fundraising event, project update, and Q&A about the Big Horn Recreation & Early Learning Center. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the project! Read the Sheridan Press coverage.
On March 18, a new ‘Coming Soon’ sign was installed for the Big Horn Recreation & Early Learning Center, sharing a look at the future facility with the community. View the Facebook post.
Commitment by two private families with donations of $25k each!
Commitment by foundation with a $150k grant!
Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners approves Conditional Use Permit 3-2. Thank you Commissioners Haswell, Siddle, and Wright! (Sheridan Press Story & Sheridan Media Story)
Sheridan County Zoning and Planning approves CUP plan to go in front of Sheridan County Commissioners. (Sheridan Press Story)
Commitment by local foundation with a $200k grant!
The Sheridan County School District #1 Recreation District approves agreement assigning ownership of the Recreation Center to them upon completion of construction. (Sheridan Press Story)
The Big Horn Baseball Club has submitted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Sheridan County for the proposed facility.
WYDOT has reviewed the traffic plans for the facility with access/exit on Wyoming Highway 335 and issued a preliminary approval letter.
Commitment by local foundation with a $750k grant!
On August 6, 2025 from 6:00-7:30pm at the Big Horn Women's Club there will be a community meeting to discuss the vision of the proposed Big Horn Recreation Center. Come ask questions, learn about the project, and find ways that you can help move this project along. (Sheridan Press Story, Sheridan Press 2nd Story and Sheridan Media Story)
Sheridan County School District #1 approves MOU with the Big Horn Baseball Club concerning use of land, ownership, operation and maintenance of a potential community center. (Sheridan Press Story)
Sheridan County School District #1 discusses potential Big Horn community center. (Sheridan Press Story)
