CONGRATULATIONS TO theotherguy FOR FTF! Hello and welcome to May Park! East Jackson is a quiet area even though its so close to downtown and a lot of visitors don't make it over this way. Hence this geocache! The view of Snow King mountain is supurb so bring a blanket for a picnic if youhave time. This is my FIRST hide and I'm pretty stoked. The container is a plastic, clear and yellow, water tight box. (IT IS NOW A SMALL, GREEN AMMO CAN) This cache is stocked with a variety of collectibles and tradables that I will refresh each time I check on it, so be sure to visit this one more than once! Also, be sure to bring your best trades with you, as you just never know what will turn up in there. This cache will most likely not be available in winter, when there is a lot of snow. Happy Hunting!
Wayne May Park, also known as May Park, is a recently established in-town park in East Jackson. This park features a paved trail groomed by Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation in the winter. The trail is ideal for kids and beginner xc skiers so if you're here in the winter, grab your skis and go hunt! Unfortunately, your fur-baby will have to stay home for this one as dogs are not allowed in May Park. There was an option to build a dog park but was not approved in 2011. (In Jackson, we bring our dogs just about everywhere so you'll see dogs inthe park anyway...)
There are plans for a Wellness Garden at the corner of Hansen and Rancher Streets. The Wellness Garden will be .72 acre located in the southeast corner of the Park and will border the community vegetable and flower garden already in place and thriving.The concept has preliminary approval by the Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Department and the total project cost is projected to be $500,000, which includes maintenance funding. Anticipated next steps include street enhancements such as sidewalks, curbs and accessible parking lots.
A brief history for those of you who are interested: Wayne May’s parents acquired the former George Lamb property in east Jackson in the early 1960s. The Lambs had raised Palomino horses there and built the original barn, still on the May Park property. (Take a selfie and post it in your log if you're so inspired! I would love to see it.) Mr. May lived on and worked the land, growing hay and boarding horses. In 1982, Wayne May married Selma Parnes, who worked across the way at the Pioneer Homestead Apartments. In 1990, Wayne and Selma May generously sold the approximately 10-acre property to the Town of Jackson at one third its appraised market value, a wonderful gift to the people of Jackson, specifically for a park. At the time, the land was valued at $1.2 million.
Happy Hunting!