Greta Chapman is the organization’s board chair and Nicole Uhre-Balk is a board member. They preview the event and discuss the importance of remembering the lessons learned from the flood.
10th Annual Flood Memory Walk SUNDAY, June 6
10 a.m. at Memorial Park Bandshell
Three ways to participate in the Ninth Annual 1972 Black Hills Flood Memory Walk
In honor of the flood victims, and to educate those who are not aware that our legacy of parks was bought with a terrible price, Friends of Rapid City Parks holds an annual Memory Walk on the anniversary of the flood, June 9-10, 1972. This year’s event was to have taken place on Saturday, June 13, but like many local … Read More
What’s happening at West Memorial Park?
Friends have been getting a lot of questions about the earth-scaping along Omaha Street at the intersection with West Boulevard. During a big SD DOT project improving Omaha Street surface, sewer and storm water connections, the area has been used to stage equipment and materials. But the exciting work began in march: the West Memorial Park Improvements … Read More
Picture the Rapid Creek Greenway
Friends of Rapid City Parks are looking for great pictures from our park system. A high school photo contest last year produced some beautiful images of Rapid Creek and local parks. This year we are calling all photographers. The photo contest, open to the public, begins in conjunction with the walk and ends Sept. 8. There will be a public … Read More
Public Library and Journey Museum Observe 45th Flood Anniversary
Rapid City—The Rapid City Public Library and The Journey Museum will feature June events that tell the story of the 1972 Black Hills Flood. Sunday, June 4, Alexa White of Pennington County Emergency Management will talk about flood response in 1972 and today. Don Barnett, who was mayor of Rapid City in 1972, will describe the city’s actions during and … Read More
High school photographers picture our parks
As a way to reach the next generation with our message of protecting Rapid City’s parks, our intern suggested we sponsor a photo contest with prizes. We did, and we share the results with you here. A weekly winner was chosen during May based on “Likes” on our Facebook page, and a grand prize winner was selected by a group … Read More
Give the parks a little love before Valentine’s Day
The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking public comment on proposed improvements to Founders Park North. Comments must be received by Friday, February 13. This area north of Rapid Creek, across from Founders Park, is slated for development to enhance a variety of uses, interpretation, connectivity to bike paths and trails, and improvements to vegetation. Friends of Rapid City … Read More
Green Space is Good for You!
The contribution of parks and open space to the health and well-being of communities is widely documented. But don’t take our word for it. Here are a few sources, including Rapid City’s own recently approved Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Million Dollar View Health Benefits of Parks How Cities Use Parks to Improve Public Health
Keep Your Word
That’s what we are telling the Rapid City Common Council. You can add your voice by signing this petition, by attending Monday’s meeting and speaking out during general comments, or by writing, calling, or emailing your member of the council. Council members John Roberts, Steve Laurenti, and Darla Drew Lerdahl believe the council should honor the agreement to take out … Read More