Quality of Life

Cheyenne was among the 41 communities on the five-star "quality of life" list, selected from nearly 330 communities.

Ask almost any Cheyenne resident what they like best about their community and their response likely will be "quality of life."

While definitions of quality may vary, most would agree one of Cheyenne's greatest assets and attributes is its "livability" as a community.

Clean air, little traffic congestion, relatively low crime, affordable housing, low taxes and cost of living, good schools, recreational and cultural activities, good health care and yes, even an attractive climate-those are just of few of the pluses that make Cheyenne a good community in which to live.

While few would claim the community is perfect, one has only to glance at the headlines of problems found elsewhere to see that living in Cheyenne indeed is the good life.

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Recreation and Culture

Recreation in Cheyenne is mainly a participatory sport.

Not that spectator sports are lacking-Cheyenne's schools offer plenty of action, and the University of Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls as well as top professional teams like the Rockies, Broncos, Avalanche and Nuggets are just a short drive away.

More than 600 acres of parks, plus 15 miles of the Cheyenne Greenway, offer plenty of places to play or relax. Cheyenne has 14 baseball fields, nine softball fields, 12 tennis courts, five golf courses and two municipal swimming pools. Just beyond the community's boundaries lie Curt Gowdy State Park (25 miles), the Vedauwoo and Happy Jack recreational areas (30 miles) and the Snowy Range (70 miles), while international attractions like Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks and Devils Tower National Monument are a day's drive or less.

By mixing the traditional with the avant-garde, the community offers something for every taste and every pocketbook-from street fairs and formal programs to community activities and a wealth of private galleries, shops and businesses that enhance the cultural experience. The Cheyenne Civic Center provides the stage for performing artists from near and far, including popular singers, dance troupes and Broadway touring productions. It is home to the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, an 80-member professional symphony that is regarded as one of the best in the nation for a community this size. Other groups, such as the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players and a host of talented high school artists, help provide the community with a cultural smorgasbord that continues through the year.

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Climate

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Churches

Cheyenne is home to people of all faiths.

More than 100 churches and synagogues representing all faiths are dotted throughout the community and offer their members a wide array of social, educational and community services as well as a chance to worship.

As you might expect in the Equality State, no one religion dominates or predominates, and people of many faiths will find a high degree of acceptance and tolerance in Cheyenne.

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Community Links

Map of Cheyenne

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