Summer Events at Palisades State Park

This summer, the Palisades State Park expansion will be open! The new entrance will be opening soon at 484th Avenue and 255th Street, with an expansion of services, campsites, a new playground, and more. (Some new facilities may not be available immediately, keep an eye on Facebook at Palisades State Park for updates.)

Not only that, but there will be some great events and happenings in the park!

(The following events will be at Palisades State Park only unless otherwise noted)

  • May 17-19: SD State Park Open House – free entrance and free fishing all weekend at any South Dakota State Park
  • June 16: 10:00 a.m. Fathers Day Fishing
  • July 6: 9:00 p.m. Nature’s Fireworks
  • July 12: 4:30 p.m. Monarchs and Pollinators
  • July 27: 2:00 p.m. Make your own ice cream
  • August 10: 9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Perseid Meteor Shower

All summer: Park Rx

Photo courtesy of Healthy SD

Introducing Park Rx in South Dakota. ☀🕶 Doctors can prescribe a day in the park, and you get a free, one-day, or discounted annual state park pass! Check with your physician and discover the benefits of nature therapy.

Learn more about Park Rx here: https://healthysd.gov/park-rx-prescribe-a-day-in-the-park/

Latest Articles

Garretson Food Center updating hours

On Monday, November 4, Garretson Food Center will be...

First Bank & Trust Garretson to utilize new phone number

On Monday, November 4, the Garretson Branch of First...

Garretson Commercial Club Meeting Minutes for October 9, 2024

The Garretson Commercial Club met on Oct. 9, 2024...

Halloween & Trunk or Treat events next week!

Next week, Garretson will be transformed into a Treat-tacular...

Local Resources