Top public and private dog hiking trails in Rapid City, South Dakota

Krazy-K9 ~ Prairie Freedom

Welcome ❀ Come play, walk, and relax with your dogs and family easily here. We offer a rural / farm setting that is still just 15 minutes (mostly paved roads) from I90 (exit 61) that quickly takes you to Rapid City and the Black Hills’s premier private dog park. ❀ This space offers a fully fenced field with loads of room for both dogs and their people to play, relax and enjoy. ❀ This host is putting you and your dogs first by continuing with numerous improvements this year (2025) with (small dog area, new agility equipment and indoor training space, Rally Field, Prairie Parkour, bathroom facilities, dog wash, as well as a horseshoe pit, teether ball and badminton areas) some completed and some coming soon so please be patient with us as we complete these for you. ❀ This spot is filled with turtles, birds, bunnies, wild sage, sunflowers, fantastic views and (always changing) South Dakota prairie grasses and flowers that you are sure to enjoy! ❀ There are chickens (fully fenced) at this spot so farm fresh eggs are usually available for purchase $3 / 6 eggs. ❀ Neighbors do have dogs and livestock that may be seen or heard. ❀ Keep your eyes open for B1 fly overs from EAFB just beyond this spot as well as views of an 1880 School House (white building seen in the distance down School Road from the Gazebo at the top left of the field and Bear Butte seen to the left and of course the Black Hills off further to the left. ❀ You are sure to enjoy yourself as you stroll down the board walks and head out to the fully fenced field to take it all in while walking or relaxing from either of the 2 covered gazebos built just last year (2024) for your enrichment. ❀ Need a little training help your crazy dog? Training is also available as an extra with our IACP-Certified Dog Trainer and AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator with many years of experience. Your Host (Linda Kelly) has worked very hard with her good friend (Gary C.) to make this spot a one of a kind experience for you, your family and your dogs and they look forward to hosting you soon! Thank You

Osprey Hiking Trail

The Osprey Hiking Trail in Rapid City, South Dakota offers a serene setting for dogs to explore and exercise. Located at 57702 Rapid City, the park provides dog drinking water and a scenic trail for dogs and their owners to enjoy.

Centennial Park

Centennial Park in Rapid City, South Dakota is a dog-friendly park located at 800 E Centennial St. It offers a variety of amenities including agility equipment, a designated small dog area, a spacious field, and a scenic trail for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The park is open from 5 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week, providing ample opportunity for visitors to come and play. For more information, visitors can visit the park's website at rcgov.org or contact them directly at 605-394-4175.

Park hours: 5 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week