Recreation

Recreation Opportunities Abound

Unlimited opportunities for recreation exist in the Brookings area. Whether you are an avid hunter, cyclist, or boater, entertainment is within reach in Brookings.

Brookings city boasts more than 500 acres of park space within the city limits and an excellent park and recreation program for children and adults. A six-mile bike/recreation trail provides visitors and residents with a scenic view of the area.

You don’t have to go far to enjoy camping, water sports, and even snowmobiling at the nearby state parks and numerous area lakes.

If you are a sports enthusiast, you’ll find a myriad of opportunities to watch some of the best sporting action in the region in the Brookings area. Catch the excitement as area communities cheer their high school teams on to a state championship, or experience the thrill of watching Division I athletics in state-of-the-art facilities at South Dakota State University.