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

Hello Class of 2014: Our parks need a couple good Friends

Prospectus for High Schools Friends of Rapid City Parks are seeking second semester juniors who are interested in completing a community service project. Selected student(s) would work with the FRCP Memory Walk committee (board members and executive director) to plan, develop, cooperate, publicize and carry out the Third Annual Memory Walk commemorating the 1972 Flood. The purpose of the annual … Read More

Memory Walk Elicits Recollections of 1972

The best part of the walk along Rapid Creek last Sunday was not the gorgeous weather or even the snazzy, high tech QR codes. The best part of the Memory Walk along Rapid Creek was listening to the memories of people who experienced the tragedy of the flood on June 9, 1972. Thanks to Keith Johnson, Bonnie Newnum, Del Beck, … Read More

Go out and play!

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

Volunteer at the Fat Tire Fest!

As a sponsor of the BH Fat Tire Festival, Friends of Rapid City Parks is looking for volunteers to staff a table and to help out in general with the event. According to Festival organizers, volunteers are the heart and the soul of this event “and receive perks for helping us pull this anarchy together, all while having one hell … Read More

Fat Tire Festival Set for May

Registration opened March 1 for the Black Hills Fat Tire Festival, named one of South Dakota’s “Great Events” of 2010. Friends of Rapid City Parks has again joined other sponsors of the Festival, which draws cyclists from around the country. Organizers have added many new events, races, and programs to the festival. Read more about it on their website.  And … Read More

Ad Hoc Green Task Force Seeks Participants

The Mayor’s Sustainable Cities Ad Hoc Task Force for the City of Rapid City will meets the second and fourth Fridays of every month at 8 a.m.  at the conference room of the Parks Division at 2915 Canyon Lake Road (the entrance to Old Storybook Island).  The first session of each month includes time for public comment, and the second … Read More