Family-friendly things to do in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Quiet neighborhood park near Evans Plunge with a playground, picnic tables, and shade trees.
1400 School St. and Cold Brook Ave. Hot Springs, SD, 57747
Local theater group providing family-friendly entertainment and theatrical training programs.
512 Main Suite 140 Rapid City, SD,
Extensive recreation area with sports fields, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a formal garden.
733 Canyon Lake Dr Rapid City, SD,
Railroad dining car china, porcelain signs, lanterns, a 75-foot timeline of rail history, and a working HO scale layout — next to the 1880 Train depot.
222 Railroad Ave Hill City, SD, 57745
Offers walking trails, picnic spots, and playgrounds for families and visitors.
275 N 5th St Spearfish, SD, 57783
71,000-square-foot rec center with big water slides, a lazy river, spray fountains, and a dump bucket — summer fun for the whole family.
122 Recreation Ln Spearfish, SD, 57783
11.5 miles along Spearfish Creek from downtown through a historic fish hatchery and into the mouth of one of America's most beautiful canyons.
Spearfish, SD,
An 8,800 sf concrete skate park in Spearfish with quarter pipes, rails, ledges, a bowl, and lights for night skating — open daily to skaters, BMX, and scooters.
329 State St, Spearfish, SD, 57783
State-of-the-art arcade, virtual reality rides, and duckpin bowling for all ages.
221 Swanzey St Keystone, SD, 57751
A peaceful park, ideal for family outings and nature walks.
Steamboat Rd Summerset, SD, 57718
A free park featuring storybook characters, play areas, and picnic spots.
1301 Sheridan Lake Rd Rapid City, SD, 57702
New 18-hole mini-golf course located at the state's largest candy store.
2310 Jackson Blvd Rapid City, SD, 57702
Family-friendly dining serving a variety of grilled dishes and beverages.
Custer, SD, 57730
Pickleball, a playground, and a picnic shelter on Belle Fourche's north end — free and easy.
22 N 8th Ave Belle Fourche, SD, 57717
Massive indoor waterpark with slides, a lazy river, and a large arcade for year-round fun.
1314 N Elk Vale Rd Rapid City, SD, 57701
Family-owned hobby shop since 1950, specializing in models, RC cars, trains, and art supplies.
715 Main St Rapid City, SD, 57701
Independent toy store in Main Street Square with a massive selection of creative and classic toys.
512 Main St, Ste 160 Rapid City, SD, 57701
A creekside waterfall, Black Elk Peak views, and a family-friendly 2.8-mile loop through Norbeck Wildlife Preserve — 6 miles west of Mount Rushmore off Hwy 244
Keystone, SD,
Flower gardens, pickleball, ice skating, and year-round events — right on Mount Rushmore Road.
1701 Mt. Rushmore Road Rapid City, SD,
One of the world's longest caves featuring boxword formations and guided tours.
26611 US-385 Hot Springs, SD, 57747
