South Dakota Parks & Wildlife Foundation

Enhancing and preserving our natural places for generations to come.

Great Places Don’t Just Happen

We exist to make great places happen and once they have, make them even better. The South Dakota Parks & Wildlife Foundation enhances outdoor recreational opportunities in every region of the state, connecting private resources and SD Game Fish & Parks with one collaborative vision.
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Enhancing and Preserving

Our Impact

Use our interactive project map to see how we are enhancing outdoor recreation and preserving our parks and wildlife across the state.

Palisades State Park

We have created more space and improved access for more people to enjoy this beautiful landscape along Split Rock Creek.

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Custer State Park Bison Center

Completed in 2022, the Custer State Park Bison Center celebrates the story of one of North America’s most iconic creatures.

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Good Earth State Park

Years of ongoing projects have transformed this historic landmark into a natural gem just outside of Sioux Falls.

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Operation: Mobility

Operation: Mobility is a volunteer-driven campaign working to provide up all-terrain track chairs and trailers to destinations around the state.

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Leaving Our Legacy

You can help make great places happen, too. Help us enhance outdoor recreation for future generations through our current campaign.

News & Events

Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival 2025 | SD Parks & Wildlife

Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival 2025 | SD Parks & Wildlife

May 1, 2025| Read more
GFP Begins Phase Two on Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls Expansion

GFP Begins Phase Two on Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls Expansion

Mar 11, 2025| Read more
New Work Starts at Outdoor Campus East

New Work Starts at Outdoor Campus East

Mar 7, 2025| Read more
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