Officially known as George Washington Memorial Park, Town Square is one of Jackson’s top tourist attractions. During the summer, the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum offers free historic walking tours from the Town Square, and this is also where you can catch a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. During the winter months, the Town Square turns into an ice skating rink, and Santa makes his annual visit the day after Thanksgiving.
The Jackson Town Park antler arches are a must-see for first-time visitors.
There’s a webcam on the southwest corner of the park, and you can view the activity in the park anytime online.
The boardwalk paths in the park are uneven in places, but can be navigable with a wheelchair.
The Jackson Town Square is located in the center of downtown Jackson, at the corner of Broadway and Cache. Street parking is available adjacent to the park. The nightly shootout show begins in the northeast corner of the square.
Since the Town Square is a public park, it's always open. Check the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum site to see when walking tours depart. The Jackson Hole Shootout takes place Monday through Saturday evenings from Memorial Day until Labor Day.
The park’s four antler arches are made entirely of local elk antlers, and each arch contains about 2,000 antlers. Each year local Boy Scouts assist the National Elk Refuge, which is home to over 10,000 elk, with collecting antler sheds. The antlers are then auctioned off during Elkfest, held annually each May. Proceeds from the auction benefit the refuge, and the event also features live music, a chili cook-off, a parade, and more.