OUTDOOR RECREATION Recognized as one of the top “50 Sports Towns of America” by Sports Afield, Spearfish is an outdoor sports enthusiast’s dream. It’s a community that loves outdoor recreation, with ample opportunities for fishing, rafting, hiking, bicycling, boating, and more, all close to the population centers. Paved walking and biking trail systems are abundant throughout the community enabling residents of all ages to walk safely, bike, and enjoy the outdoors. National parks and forests, state parks, county parks, and city parks, as well as designated open space and open land areas, are found throughout the region and are treasured by residents. Situated on the edge of a 1.2 million-acre national forest, Spearfish provides endless opportunities for playing outside.
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BIKE PATH, PARK SYSTEM There are sixteen developed parks and “pocket” parks, 2 dog parks, and many sports field areas. Spearfish parks offer a little something for everyone. Kids love the Playland in the City Park, as well as all the other parks throughout town. Sports enthusiasts will delight in the baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, football fields, horseshoes, sand volleyball, a skate park, soccer fields, tetherball, and pickleball courts. Enjoy the 7.4-mile recreation path on foot or bicycle. The path runs alongside Spearfish Creek and winds in and out of several Spearfish parks. Bring fishing gear and find a spot along the creek, which is home to rainbow, brook, and brown trout.
GOLF Golfers can enjoy two 18-hole courses within the city limits, both with spectacular views. Or enjoy one of the 20 other golf courses in the Black Hills twisting through pine forests across rushing trout streams and opening up to mountain vista views. Disc golf is also an option with two courses right in town. SPORTS COMPLEX Local softball teams and soccer teams practice and play on many wellmaintained fields. A large local sports complex is host to city and regional events in baseball, softball, and soccer. It is also home to the wood-bat collegiate baseball league, the Spearfish Sasquatch. From May-September, you will find the 2-acre outdoor pool full of residents and visitors alike. The water park includes slides, a lazy river, and other outdoor water features.
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Photo from Elkhorn Ridge Golf Course
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