PIERRE, S.D. – On Memorial Day weekend, visitors to South Dakota state parks can take part in special family activities. The programs are excellent opportunities to experience the outdoors with children.

Friday – Monday, May 24-27

Memorial Day Patriotic Campsite Decorating Display, Oakwood Lakes State Park near Volga and Lake Poinsett Recreation Area near Arlington. Info: 605-627-5441

Saturday, May 25

Wishard Memorial Disc Golf Tourney, Oahe Downstream Recreation Area near Fort Pierre. Info: 605-223-7722Kids’ Fishing Derby, Lake Poinsett Recreation Area near Arlington, 10 a.m. CT. Info: 605-983-5085History Hike, Newton Hills State Park near Canton, 10 a.m. CT. Info: 605-987-2263Bean Bag Tourney, Big Sioux Recreation Area near Brandon, 2 p.m. CT. Info: 605-582-7243Geocaching 101, Newton Hills State Park near Canton, 2 p.m. CT. Info: 605-987-2263Sprouts for Sprouts, Roy Lake State Park near Lake City, 3 p.m. CT. Info: 605-448-5701Walk the Fort, Randall Creek Recreation Area near Pickstown, 1:30 p.m. CT. Info: 605-487-7046Nature Hike, Good Earth State Park at Blood Run near Sioux Falls, 9 a.m. CT. Info: 605-987-2263

On Sunday, May 26

Treemendous Trees, Palisades State Park near Garretson, 2 p.m. CT. Info: 605-594-3824Nature Hike, Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls, 2 p.m. CT. Info: 605-987-2263

Monday, May 27

Oakwood Riders Trail Ride and Horse Show, Oakwood Lakes State Park near Volga, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT. Info: 605-627-5441Nature Hike, Good Earth State Park at Blood Run near Sioux Falls, 10 a.m. CT. Info: 605-987-2263

There is no cost to participate in any of the programs, except the Oakwood Horse Show. A park entrance license is required at all parks. For more information on activities in South Dakota state parks, visit www.gfp.sd.gov , contact the individual park office, or call 605-773-3391.

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