Family Fun | Things To Do in the Black Hills

Dirt Jump Park

A volunteer-built dirt bike jump park along the Swanny Pathway in downtown Rapid City — free, open to all, and a decade in the making.

2120 W Omaha St
Rapid City, SD, 57702

Parks & Monuments Rapid City

Elks Theater

Historic downtown cinema offering affordable movie tickets and a nostalgic theater experience.

512 6th St
Rapid City, SD,

Entertainment Rapid City

Evans Plunge

Natural spring water indoor pool with sauna, waterslides, and fitness center.

1145 N River St
Hot Springs, SD, 57747

Health & Wellness Hot Springs

Founders Park

Where Rapid City began — 60 creekside acres of history, trails, and community just off downtown.

1510 W. Omaha St
Rapid City, SD,

Parks & Monuments Rapid City

Freedom Trail

Warm river, waterfall, mineral springs, and four parks — all on one 1.3 mile paved trail.

Hot Springs, SD,

Parks & Monuments Hot Springs

Frick's Arcade

Retro-style arcade on Colorado Boulevard with classic games, prizes, snacks, and Italian cream sodas. Load a play card that never expires and dive in.

208 E Colorado Blvd
Spearfish, SD, 57783

Entertainment Spearfish

Gordon Park

Gordon Park offers playgrounds, picnic areas, and family-friendly space near Deadwood, SD.

125 Sherman St
Deadwood, SD, 57732

Parks & Monuments Deadwood

Herrmann Park

Community gathering spot. A green oasis with a historic bandshell and picnic grounds.

Belle Fourche, SD, 57717

Parks & Monuments Belle Fourche

Highland Park

Belle Fourche's most versatile park — skating, volleyball, a skate park, and a playground.

Belle Fourche, SD,

Parks & Monuments Belle Fourche

Holy Terror Mini Golf

Unique mini golf course with a gold mining theme and a water wheel.

609 U.S. Highlway 16A
Keystone, SD, 57751

Entertainment Keystone

Horatio's Homemade Ice Cream

Crafts all ice cream in-house. Dairy-free options. Located in a historic bank.

548 Mt. Rushmore Rd
Custer, SD, 57730

Dining & Desserts Custer

Iron Creek Lake

Iron Creek Lake offers quiet fishing, camping, and scenic views on the edge of the Black Hills.

SD,

Outdoor Activities

Jenny Gulch Picnic Area

Discover the hidden turquoise waters and towering granite cliffs of Jenny Gulch at Pactola Lake.

Rapid City, SD, 57701

Parks & Monuments Rapid City

Jewel Cave National Monument

One of the longest caves on Earth — 220+ miles of glittering passages beneath the Black Hills.

11149 US-16
Custer, SD, 57730

Parks & Monuments Custer

Jones Park & Splash Pad

A seasonal splash pad for children to cool off and play during the warm months.

11th Ave & Todd St
Belle Fourche, SD, 57717

Parks & Monuments Belle Fourche

Jorgensen Park

An all-inclusive playground in the heart of Spearfish, with fully accessible ramped play, sensory features, ball fields, and Spearfish Creek alongside.

1905 Stagebarn Cir
Spearfish, SD, 57783

Parks & Monuments Spearfish

Jump N Slide Adventure Park

South Dakota's first indoor inflatable park. 11,000 sq ft of slides, obstacle courses, a Meltdown, toddler zone, arcade, café, and gel blasters. Open year-round

840 Centre St
Rapid City, SD, 57701

Parks & Monuments Rapid City