Aug 4, 2023
Drive on Down: 4 Favorite Parks Near Dickinson, ND

Dickinson, ND boasts 31 beautiful parks that cover an impressive 1,763 acres of land. From hiking to paddling and picnicking, there are a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy. Load your family and friends in a roomy Chevy Traverse, Tahoe, or Silverado and embark on an adventure in these great open spaces below.

1. Eagles Park

Eagles Park, one of the most popular open spaces in Dickinson, is a sprawling ten-acre green space on the scenic Heart River at 428 2nd Ave SW. People visit the park to admire the beautiful scenery, enjoy a stroll, jog, or cycle along the Eagles Park Trail, and play tennis, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and horseshoes.

Anglers come to the park to wet their hooks from the banks, and there’s a boat launch for paddlers to explore the river. The park has several scenic picnic spots along the riverbank and two lovely shelters for larger gatherings.

2. Jaycee Park

The picturesque Jaycee Park in south Dickinson at 497 2nd Street SE also stretches along the banks of the Heart River. It’s a beautiful green space dotted with trees and the perfect spot to relax and unwind. The peaceful park is one of the town’s favorite angling spots and boasts a challenging disc golf course, horseshoe pits, a volleyball court, and a playground for the little ones. There are also spacious shelters for get-togethers with family and friends.

3. Friendship Park

Friendship Park is a fantastic open space at 1388 Gum Avenue in Dickinson specially designed to accommodate people of all abilities offering a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can have fun. One of the park’s highlights is the Universal Playground, which provides various activities for people with different needs.

The sensory wall offers a multisensory and engaging experience for people with different sensory needs, and the zip line boasts disc and molded bucket seats for kids and adults. The swings have bucket seats with pull-over harnesses for extra support and safety, and the ground-level merry-go-round is wheelchair and stroller accessible. The park also has a picnic shelter with four accessible picnic tables.

4. Rocky Butte Park and Trail

The beautiful Rocky Butte Park and Trail at 566 Fairway Street in Dickinson is just the spot to escape the bustle of everyday life. The wooded park’s rolling hills and beautiful scenery makes it the perfect place to walk, run, or cycle down the .80-mile trail that loops around the park.

A wood chip trail offers a different perspective of the lush wooded landscape and open green spaces. It’s also great for picnics and barbecues, with reservable shelters and a playground.
The open spaces around town have something for everyone, from beautiful scenery and loads of exciting outdoor activities to spacious shelters. While discovering all the outdoor fun around town, drop by Sax Motor to take a closer look at the new Chevy models on display and take one for a spin around the block.