Green River, Wyoming

About Green River

Green River, WY is a close-knit town located in southwestern Wyoming counting 11,474 people who proudly call it home. It ranks as the 8th largest city in Wyoming.

Officially, Green River is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 831 residents per square mile.

📰 Green River News Today

• Voter's Guide - Green River Mayor - 2026 Primary Election Green River Star · Aug 6
• Where to vote in Sweetwater County for the upcoming Primary Wyo4News · Aug 11
• Game and Fish asks anglers to protect Green River trout during summer heat Wyoming Game and Fish (.gov) · Jul 16
• Primary Election 2026: Who's who on the ballot WyomingNews.com · Aug 15
• After over a year’s worth of repairs, I-80 Green River tunnel officially re-opened Wyoming Public Media · Jul 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Green River Unique

• A top-25 city in Wyoming by population (#8 of 99 incorporated places).
• Positioned in southwestern Wyoming, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Home to 2.8% of Wyoming's city-dwelling population.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,474.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Green River

• Get Real Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Hitching Post Restaurant & Saloon
• Penny's Dinner

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Sweetwater County Historical Museum · Museum
• M60 · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Green River

• Andrews Park reviews ★
• Collier Park reviews ★
• Hoover Park reviews ★
• Hutton Park reviews ★
• Island Park reviews ★
• Logan Park reviews ★
• Scotts Bottom Park reviews ★
• Stratton Meyer Soccer Complex reviews ★
• Thomas Moran Park reviews ★
• Veterans Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Green River

• Expedition Academy
• Green River High School
• Harrison Elementary
• Lincoln Middle School
• Monroe Elementary School
• Truman Elementary
• Washington Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Green River

🏘️ Nearby Communities