Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department

06/01/2026

Join Us for the South Dakota America 250 Flag Ceremony!

Be part of a historic moment as Aberdeen celebrates America's upcoming 250th birthday with the raising of the South Dakota America 250 Flag at Wylie Park's Circle of Flags.

📅 Friday, June 5th
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Wylie Park – Circle of Flags - 2300 24th Ave NW

The ceremony will feature:
-Posting of the Colors
-National Anthem
-Remarks from local and state leaders
-Community recognition
-Historical reflection on The Star-Spangled Banner
-Unfolding and raising of a massive 20' x 30' South Dakota America 250 Flag on the park's 140-foot flagpole

Special participation by local veterans’ groups and local youth organizations including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the CHS Native American Student Association.
This event marks the continuation of our community's celebration of America 250, honoring our nation's history while looking toward the future.
Following the ceremony, everyone is invited to stay and enjoy the kickoff of Family Fun Weekend beginning at 4:00 PM.

Let's come together to celebrate our heritage, our community, and 250 years of the American story.

Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Dacotah Prairie Museum Wylie Park Campground Storybook Land, Aberdeen South Dakota

05/31/2026

Week of June 1 - 7
Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. - Kuhnert Arboretum Nature Window Activity and Starling & the Call Boys Concert
Wednesday, June 3 at 4:30 p.m. - Central Park Flappity Butterfly Activity and Pete "Pops" Burckhard Music - Central Park Farmer's Market
Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. - Draw Your Partner Doubles Tennis
Friday, June 5 - Sunday, June 7 - Family Fun Weekend at Storybook Land, Aberdeen South Dakota and Wylie Park Campground
Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. - Sundays on Sertoma Stage with the Clarinet Quintet (Storybook Land, Aberdeen South Dakota)

Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center - ARCC
Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department

05/30/2026

Aberdeen Aquatic Center is closing for the evening!

Due to the continued lightning and forecasted lightning the Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be closing for the remainder of the evening (May 30th).

05/27/2026

It is SUMMER TIME!!!! We have a few roster spots still available for D League Baseball - for grades 3 & 4 at 1:00 pm - on the Browne Park team. We also have a few spots available for C League Softball - Grades 3 & 4 at 3:30 pm - on the Manor Park team. Teeball registrations are still available as well for youth grades K-3! Give us a call at 605-626-7015 or stop by the Department office at 225 SE 3rd Avenue.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Get your passes at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center today from 3pm-6pm!

We will be selling summer pool passes today from 3pm-6pm at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center!!!

05/22/2026

Get your pool passes at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center

Rain or Shine! We are still going to be selling pool passes at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center today from 3pm to 6pm! Come down and beat the rush and get your pool passes today!