2 gardens in South Dakota checked against official websites: 2 display gardens, 1 botanical garden, 1 arboretum. Most are listed in or near Brookings, Rapid City. 0 list free general entry and 1 charge admission; the rest are unrecorded or vary.
Admission and hours checked September 28, 2026. Prices may change.
Formal display gardens of about 25 acres plus a 45-acre arboretum with trails at South Dakota State University in Brookings.
A reptile and wild animal park south of Rapid City set among planted grounds and the tropical Sky Dome. Fall hours are 9am to 5pm through November 1.
These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.
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