Jackson Town Square: hours, parking and what to see

Jackson Town Square is at 10 E Broadway Ave in the centre of downtown Jackson. Its formal name is George Washington Memorial Park, and it was dedicated as a park in 1934.

The square makes a natural starting point for a downtown walk: begin among the arches, then follow the surrounding streets toward shops and other town stops. If you’re planning several stops on foot or by car, this guide to getting around Jackson covers ways to move around town.

The four arches at the corners of Town Square are made from elk antlers collected from the nearby National Elk Refuge. The first arch was built in 1953, and each arch is periodically taken apart and recreated.

Inside the one-acre park, benches are distributed throughout the grounds. The centre holds a stone memorial honoring local veterans, and features include an open lawn, a veteran’s statue, a flagpole, a drinking fountain, bike racks, utility outlets and a stage stop building.

Town Square takes on seasonal uses, too: winter brings an ice-skating rink and holiday lights on the arches. In summer, people often ride a stagecoach around the park, while the Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum guides walking tours of Jackson.

Town Square is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If you’re planning around a particular activity or park use, check the official site before you go; reservations and requests for George Washington Memorial Park go through the Town of Jackson.

Opening hours

• Monday to Sunday: 6 AM–9 PM

Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.

Dogs are not allowed in Town Square. The park also hosts events throughout the year, including rallies, memorials and an Easter egg hunt. Jackson’s seasonal events can shape what’s happening around town, so this seasonal guide to Jackson events is useful when planning your visit.

Downtown street parking within the area bounded by Mercill, Millward, Simpson and Willow Streets allows stays of up to three hours at a time year-round. Beyond the downtown core, street parking allows stays of up to 72 hours from April 15 through October 31; overnight street parking is prohibited from November 1 through April 15.

The Town Public Parking Garage is at 150 West Simpson Avenue, at Millward and Simpson, five blocks from Town Square. Daytime parking is free.

From 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM, the rate is $5 per hour, with a maximum daily rate of $20. Parking is allowed for up to 30 days at a time, except on the top level overnight.

Other public lots sit around the square. Home Ranch Welcome Center is at Cache and Gill, two blocks north, with a three-hour limit and no parking from 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM.

The Deloney Public Restroom & Bus Shelter lot is one block east at Willow and Deloney; Miller Parking Lot is two blocks west at Jackson and Deloney and Millward and Deloney. Both prohibit parking from 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM.

Pair a walk through Town Square with a loop along downtown Jackson’s storefronts, then return to the park to see the arches from another corner. The Town’s downtown visitor map identifies Home Ranch, Miller Park, Deloney, Town Parking Garage and Center for the Arts as public parking locations, and marks street parking around Town Square with a three-hour maximum.

What is Jackson Town Square’s official name?

Its formal name is George Washington Memorial Park.

Can you bring a dog to Town Square?

No. Dogs are not allowed in the park.

Who handles park reservations and requests?

Reservations and requests for George Washington Memorial Park go through the Town of Jackson.