Edgemont City Park

Edgemont City Park — also known as Teddy Roosevelt Park — is a charming 100-year-old green space in the heart of downtown Edgemont, tucked alongside the railroad tracks on the southern edge of the Black Hills. The park is home to a historic gazebo where President Theodore Roosevelt delivered a speech in 1903, a landmark that continues to connect the community to its past. A display marker tells the full story of the visit, making the gazebo a genuine piece of American history. The park is also home to the longest covered bridge in South Dakota at 120 feet long, spanning a scenic pond alongside the railroad tracks. The bridge draws photographers and history buffs who make the detour specifically to see it. The Mickelson Trail trailhead is located directly in the park — the premier 109-mile recreational trail stretching north to Deadwood, open to hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders. The park also features a pond, several picnic tables, a pavilion, and a large playground. The Last Saturday in September, the park hosts the Fall Festival with local vendors and an antique car show.