Storybook Island Opening Day 2026
Schedule
Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
1301 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57702 | Rapid City, SD
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📅 Storybook Island Opening Day – May 23, 2026!✨ FREE ADMISSION ✨ May 23rd-Sept 7th, 2026
🎉 Join us as we open the gates for another magical season at Storybook Island! Our park is admission-free for all ages, offering a fun and safe place for families to explore, play, and make memories together.
✨ What to Expect:
✅ Over 60 play sets featuring your favorite fairytale characters!
✅ Toddler-friendly & stroller-friendly paths for easy exploration.
✅ Train rides – Just $4 per person, wheelchair accessible. 🚂
✅ Carousel rides – Enjoy the magic for $4 per person 🎠
✅ Plenty of shaded areas & grass to relax and play.
✅ Enchanted Gift Shop – Find toys, books, and Storybook Island souvenirs!
📍 Open Daily: 9 AM – 7 PM (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Bring the whole family and experience the magic where stories come to life! ✨💫
🍧Kona Ice will be joining us in the park as well serving their shaved ice.
May 23-25, 9am-2pm. Price range $5-$8.
🩸Vitalant Blood Drive May 23, 10am-1pm
Every blood donation will receive a free train or carousel ticket and custom t-shirt from Vitalant!
🎨Caricatures By Alyssa
Sat May 23, 9am-1pm
Sunday May 24, 9am-1pm
Park Rules:
No outside food or drinks
No pets within the gates - Working ADA compliant service dogs are allowed.
No skateboards, skates, bikes, or trikes.
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