Storybook Island is a free children’s theme park that’s been open each summer from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend since 1959. The park is a cultural icon in Rapid City, delighting children and the young at heart adults with each new season. Storybook Island is decorated with whimsical characters from a number of fables, nursery rhymes, and children’s stories, encouraging imaginations to run free. The Storybook Island Children’s Theatre provides visitors with several fun summer theater productions throughout the season. Duane Laflin and The Great Magic Show is also presented three times each day for a nominal admission fee.

Address: Storybook Island, 1301 Sheridan Lake Road, Rapid City, SD, Phone: 605-342-6357

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