City of Green River Information

The City of Green River is located in the southwestern corner of Wyoming, and serves as the county-seat to Sweetwater County. The City of Green River is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Most residents love Green River’s charming and friendly small-town atmosphere. It has a different feel than other cities across western Wyoming and is many people’s first choice for where they want to live. Green River offers an outstanding lifestyle with a variety of quality programs for recreation, arts, and education that are attractive to families. The local school system provides a highly competitive foundation in academia, complimented with active athletic and cultural components. The City of Green River is approximately 172 miles, driving east on I-80, from Salt Lake City, Utah. Strategically located, Green River offers its unique proximity to major tourist destinations and seasonal retreats such as Flaming Gorge, the Ashley and Teton National Forests, Jackson Hole, Park City, and Salt Lake City. Throughout the year, there are numerous amenities to entertain people including art shows, festivals, and community events such as Art on the Green and Flaming Gorge Days. Residents share a love for the outdoors and enjoy an array of outdoor sports including unlimited hiking, biking along the river, camping opportunities, hunting, and some of the best trout fishing in the country, as well as kayaking, boating, and jet skiing at the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The City is operated under the Council-Administrator form of government with an elected Mayor and six elected Council Members. Green River is divided into three wards, with two Council Members representing each ward. The City Administrator is responsible for implementing the Council’s policies and managing the City’s day-to-day operations. Residents of Green River are civic-minded and engaged in their community and in their local government.