Dakota Nature Park

08/11/2026

Don't forget to sign up so we know who is coming and what we will need for supplies! https://brookingsrec.activityreg.com/

08/05/2026

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Make your own bird feeder! This Friday night at the Nature Center! Register so that we have enough supplies! This is a great family event!

07/24/2026

Pack It In, Pack It Out, Brookings! When enjoying our beautiful parks and outdoor spaces, the Brookings Sustainability Council reminds you to take your trash with you when you leave. 🌳🥾🗑️

Every item left behind tells a story. Some take decades – even centuries – to disappear. From plastic bottles to aluminum cans, what you leave behind impacts our environment for generations. 🥫🚯♻️

Recycle when you can, reduce waste, and help keep Brookings green and clean for all to enjoy. Together, we protect the natural beauty we love. 💚

07/09/2026

Don't miss this fun $5 program! Registration is recommended so we know we will have enough supplies! https://brookingsrec.activityreg.com/

07/08/2026

We still have room in our Weather Detectives class! Here's a chance to learn all about this crazy weather we have been having! :) Sign up here! https://brookingsrec.activityreg.com/

06/29/2026

$5 Fridays at the Nature Center!

06/29/2026

We have another fun program for our future scientists! Don't miss out on the fun! Register here under Nature Center special programs! https://brookingsrec.activityreg.com/

06/23/2026

Butterfly w**d is abundant throughout the park in the bright orange blooms...butterflies and moths can be found feasting on them The showy Columbine is where hummingbirds sip on the nectar deep in the blooms.
Remember to keep dogs on leash at all times in all of our parks and remember we have two wonderful dog parks where the dogs can roam free.

06/17/2026

Don't miss out on our Drone Discovery labs. There is still room to sign up! https://brookingsrec.activityreg.com

05/02/2026

We have babies! Please remember to give parents a wide berth as they are protective! Do not feed or harass the wildlife.
Dogs need to be on leash throughout our parks as we have ground nesting sites and dens. We know dogs love to use their noses and often find a ground nest.
A reminder of a 15 mph bike speed limit through our DNP trails and bike courtesy for walkers. Bikes need to stay on paved trails unless on the bike jump course.
Thank you.
We love and respect Mother Nature. Do what you can to help keep our park clean and pack out your litter.