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Parks in South Dakota

524 parks in 78 cities and 49 counties · Data as of 10/26/2026

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Parks in South Dakota at a glance

  • There are 524 parks in South Dakota, or roughly one for every 1,732 people.
  • Per person, that is 27% above the national rate (4.5 per 10,000).
  • The largest group is Local Park (79%), ahead of State Park and Skate Park.
  • Sioux Falls (90), Rapid City (41) and Brookings (16) have the most, 28% of the state total combined.

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Frequently asked questions

How many parks are in South Dakota?
There are 524 parks in South Dakota in our data as of 10/26/2026.
Which South Dakota cities have the most parks?
Sioux Falls (90), Rapid City (41), Brookings (16), Aberdeen (15), Pierre (14).