When it comes to family fun, there are loads of great kid-friendly activities in Dickinson, ND. Pile the family in a Chevrolet Traverse or Tahoe with ample space for everyone to learn more about local history, spend an exciting time outdoors, and join the fantastic Dickinson Parks and Recreation Summer Program, which offers plenty of family entertainment.
1. Discover the Past at the Dickinson Museum Center
The Dickinson Museum Center at 188 Museum Drive East in Dickinson spreads over 12 acres featuring the Badlands Dinosaur Museum, the Pioneer Machinery Hall, the Joachim Regional History Museum, and Prairie Outpost Park. Find out more about the region’s history with fun interactive exhibits and see complete dinosaur skeletons that are part of the most extensive collection of real dinosaur fossils in North Dakota.
Stroll through Prairie Outpost Park to view the historical and ethnic architecture that tells the story of southwest North Dakota and go on a guided tour to the 1881 Northern Pacific Railway depot, the 1912 farmhouse, and the 1915 Ridgeway Lutheran Church. Pop in at the Scandinavian Stabbur to learn about local Scandinavian heritage, the Czech Town Hall for Czech culture, and the Germans from Russia Pioneer Stone House.
2. Get Outdoorsy at the Patterson Lake Recreation Area
The Patterson Lake Recreation Area at 3753 114th Avenue SW in Dickinson is perfect for the whole family to have exciting outdoor fun. There’s plenty to do on the 1,438 acres of land, 819 acres of water, and along the 26-mile shoreline. Take the kids fishing, paddling, boating, and picnicking. Play horseshoes, volleyball, and disc golf on the 18-hole course and hike or bike down the multi-surfaced Crooked Crane Trail to catch glimpses of wildlife.
Spend a weekend on the shores of the lake at the modern campground, and get cozy around the campfire roasting s’mores. There are primitive campsites and sites with electricity and water close to restroom facilities.
3. Enjoy Summer Fun With Dickinson Parks and Recreation
Join the Dickinson Parks and Recreation Summer Program that kicks off at noon on Wednesday, April 5th. Take the 100-mile challenge and walk, run, or bike down the Crooked Crane Trail and log your mileage over the summer to get a cool t-shirt, or take the Lazy River 5K in 5 Days challenge in the indoor or outdoor pool at the West River Community Center at 2004 Fairway Street in Dickinson.
You and your family can also go on a healthy Walk with a Doc at your own pace, join mini-art classes for kids between two and five, and Summer Art for kids between six and twelve throughout the summer. Take the kids to the Playzone for games and Little Cooks to get creative in making interesting snacks and trying new foods.
Squeeze every drop of fun out of warm summer weather, and have a blast with your family. Make a stop at Sax Motor Co part of a fun family outing, and test drive a brand-new Chevy SUV.
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