Parks & Recreation

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Go out and GET SOME FRESH AIR!

Are you looking for a place to relax? Then head over to one of Spearfish’s parks, relax on a picnic table or under a tree, or dip your toes into Spearfish Creek, which runs alongside several of the city’s parks.

The city of Spearfish maintains 130 acres of parkland in 16 developed parks, six “pocket” parks, and five sports field areas, according to the city’s Parks, Recreation, and Forestry department. Those parks are connected by a paved rec path that is eight miles long.

The city is also home to more than 1,500 acres of undeveloped land including 300 acres of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks leased property, which includes a disc golf course, and the popular Lookout Mountain Park.

The city also has a skateboard park and seasonally, an ice rink. n

ENJOY MOVIES IN THE PARKS

Spearfish has combined the beauty of its parks system, beautiful summer evenings and movies to make a fun family evening.

Movies in the Parks draws people together to watch both classic and modern family-friendly movies projected onto a big screen.

“My favorite thing about Movies in the Parks is the nice weather and getting the kids out to run around then watch a movie,” said Brett Rauterkus, the interim director of the Spearfish rec center.

Occasionally, weather can be a factor, he said, but typically people settle onto spread blankets or in chairs to watch movies.

Rauterkus said Movies in the Parks is something different, and gives people an opportunity to come together as a community. n

All movies begin at sunset, weather permitting. Check out spearfishreccenter.com for updates. People are encouraged to suggest movies they would like to watch. n