09/28/2026
๐ Fall may still be feeling amazing, but winter can creep up on us quickly!
Did you know that our park restrooms are seasonal? This time of year can be unpredictable, with temperatures changing in a hurry. As the weather cools down, Parks crews begin winterizing restrooms, since most of our facilities are not heated.
If an unheated restroom is left open during freezing temperatures, there is a risk of pipes freezing and bursting, which can lead to costly damage and impact our parks and the community.
We know itโs hard to say goodbye to our park restrooms for the season, but winterizing them helps protect our facilities and ensures theyโll be ready to welcome everyone back when warmer weather returns! โ๏ธ๐ณ
MOST PARK RESTROOMS SET TO CLOSE FOR SEASON FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER
RAPID CITY, SDโEffective next Monday (October 5), most restroom facilities in the Rapid City parks system are set to close for the winter season. Meanwhile, adjustments in hours of operation will be made at three City park restroom facilities during the month of October.
โข The Sioux Park restroom facility near the playground and the lower Robbinsdale Park restroom facility will be open through October depending on weather conditions and will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the Sioux Park Tennis Courts restroom facility will remain open during park hours depending on weather conditions.
โข On November 1, year-round facilities at Skyline Wilderness Park, Founders Park and Canyon Lake-West restroom facilities will adjust to winter hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be closed for inclement weather.
โข The Memorial Park bandshell facility will also be winterized and closed for the winter season in October.
โข The remainder of restroom facilities in City's parks will close after Sunday, October 4 for the winter season until May 1.
Portable restroom facilities are available throughout the year at Braeburn Park, Jackson Park Disc Golf Course, West Fulton Trailhead, Robbinsdale Park Walking Path and at Lacroix Disc Golf. Seasonal portable facilities will be available beginning October 5 at Canyon Lake Park Pumphouse Playground, Canyon Lake Park Shelter #3, Vickie Powers Park, Wilson Park and beginning October 30 at the Sioux Park Playground and Robbinsdale Park Lower Playground.
