40th Anniversary Events & More

In 2026 South Dakota Parks & Wildlife Foundation Celebrates 40 Years of enhancing outdoor recreation for future generations and preserving our parks and wildlife statewide with Special Events and more!

Celebrate with Us!

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of enhancing outdoor recreation for future generations and preserving South Dakota’s parks and wildlife with special events, and more.

Celebrating 40 Years of Making Great Places Happen

You're Invited to Our Birthday Bash!

Join the celebration as the South Dakota Parks & Wildlife Foundation teams up with park staff to host Birthday Bashes in some of our most beautiful parks! 

Partygoers will enjoy s’mores around the campfire, coloring pages, and plenty of good ole’ birthday party fun while celebrating the memories, adventures, and outdoor traditions that make our South Dakota state parks so special. Follow each park on social media or contact them directly for details on each Birthday Bash event.

Palisades State Park – May 29, 2026

Custer State Park – May 30, 2026 

Lake Vermillion Recreation Area – May 30, 2026 

Hartford Beach State Park – June 5, 2026 

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve – June 25, 2026 

Big Sioux Recreation Area – June 27, 2026 

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area - July 11, 2026

Oakwood Lakes State Park – August 1, 2026 

Event Gallery