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    The following are frequently asked questions of the Park Department with responses. If you have an additional question please contact the Department at (605) 842-0931.

Q: Do I need to reserve the City Park if I am planning an event at the Park?
   A: Yes, to avoid conflict with another group you should call the City Office at (605) 842-2606. The office will confirm whether or not another event is scheduled for the time you are requesting.

Q: Is there a fee to use the City Park?
    A: No, the City Park is open to the public from 5:00 AM until 11:00 PM.

Q:  If I want to use the ball parks for a tournament do I need to reserve them?
    A: Yes, to avoid conflict with City league play you need to call (605) 842-3662 and visit with Steve Ellsworth who keeps the master schedule for the five City ballparks. If an opening exists and the event is a non-city league function, you may be required to place a deposit for use of the fields. The deposit is returned when the fields are left in the condition they were found and all trash is picked up.

Q: How do I schedule game or find out the schedule for city league play on the ball parks?
    A: Check this WEBB site for schedules of the various leagues. If you still have a question you can call Steve Ellsworth at (605) 842-3662 as he keeps the master schedule.

Q:  Is alcohol permitted in any of the City parks?
    A: No, alcohol is not allowed.

Q: Are restroom facilities available in the City Park and ballparks?
    A: Yes, if you find they are locked after 5 PM you should call the police department at (605) 842-3324 otherwise during the day contact the Parks Department at (605) 842-0931.

Q: Does the City have a roller blade park, ice-skating rink, and bike path or soccer field?
    A: No, the City does not offer these types of recreational activities.

Q: Does the City provide an area for overnight camping?
    A: Yes, there are no water, sewer or electric hookups but a bathroom facility is nearby as well as a water hydrant. Picnic tables and grills are also provided. Contact the city office at (605) 842-2606 for the location and to notify the City you are camping. There is no fee.

Q: I missed the sign up for summer recreation activities for children. Who do I call for more information?
    A: Summer recreation activities for children are provided for by various independent organizations. For information on the summer Out Of School Time six week program contact Barb Meyer at (605) 842-0959, for the summer recreation program contact Linda Nelson at (605) 842-1611, for little league baseball contact John Driscoll at (605) 842-3333, for t-ball contact Greg English at (605) 842-1818, for girls softball contact Brad Norrid at (605) 842-0377, for women's softball contact Roni Phillips at (605) 842-3955 and for men's softball contact Tim Pravacek at (605) 842-0855.