Not every student is able to participate in school sports programs, but studies tell us that outdoor play and exercise help not only with physical health, but creativity, teamwork, and other skills. This is an argument made in support of team sports. But not all students get picked for organized sports, or even want to try out for teams. How … Read More
Pitch In on Rapid City Clean-up Day
Earth Day isn’t just one day a year. Help Rapid City clean up this spring during a week long “city pride” event that includes recycling, parks clean-ups, and other events. You can read more about it here.
40th Annual City Wide Clean Up Day Needs YOU
Join Friends of Rapid City Parks and dozens of your friends and neighbors in spiffing up public areas in our parks, along Rapid Creek, and on our busiest streets. The Mayor’s office reports that this year, the 40th annual event—coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day—is drawing volunteers from organizations and groups who have never participated before. Meet at … Read More
FRCP urges city to stop waterfowl feeding in parks
Dear Mayor and Council Members, To quote the carol: “Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, please to put a penny in an old man’s hat. If you have no penny. . .” why not spend $200,000 you don’t have? In the alternative, we urge you to take action to curb waterfowl populations and feeding in Rapid City’s Parks. … Read More
Reflections on the year past
The year has been a busy one for Friends of Rapid City Parks. In addition to our biennial city election forum to hear what candidates think about the parks and greenway, we helped sponsor the Fat Tire Fest, supported construction of the new Vicki Powers Memorial Park, staffed a booth at a city forum on Green/Sustainable, supported the Lions Club … Read More