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Storybook Island

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,263 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Rapid City, South Dakota

Quaint park with playground attractions based on characters & locations found in children's books.

Plan your visit

  • Ages 0–10 — the venue's own stated range
  • Admission around $3 — prices change and often vary by age or day, so check with the venue
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (605) 342-6357
  • Website storybookisland.org

Hours

Monday 9 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–7 PM
Thursday 9 AM–7 PM
Friday 9 AM–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–7 PM
Sunday 9 AM–7 PM

Hours can shift for holidays and private events — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What parents highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 2,263 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 6 mentions

“The park is really well maintained, beautiful, plays Disney music and has access to bathrooms.”

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“The Ice cream shop inside was very reasonably priced a nice treat, plenty of shade, benches to rest on, places for the children to play, friendly staff, and lovely gift shop.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“The Ice cream shop inside was very reasonably priced a nice treat, plenty of shade, benches to rest on, places for the children to play, friendly staff, and lovely gift shop.”

🅿️ easy parking 2 mentions

“Ample parking and even a rv/bus strip for us out of towners”

What parents say

Highly recommend this park to everyone, fun for all ages. I had my doubts that my older teen children would not have been interested, however, we all had a great time is beautiful, wonderful experience. My daughter at age 17 says she's jealous of South Dakota over Colorado because of this park!!

★★★★★ — Jr, Jun 2020

The free admission park that is well built and well maintained. It’s good place to bring kids by and spend an hour. Lots of parking up front and on the side. Staff were friendly. Lots of characters from the folk tales and some Disney.

★★★★★ — Wind, Jul 2024

This place!!!!!! We have young toddlers who aren’t so aware of the characters/movies/stories and they still loved it. It really is a magical place. Give yourself some time to enjoy it! So many places to play; endless parks! Houses, tree houses, playgrounds, princesses, Dr. Seuss, Winnie the Pooh.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Sep 2023

I absolutely adored Storybook Island — it was a dream come true for my kids! From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere feels straight out of a storybook. You walk through castle gates over a charming drawbridge, passing a sparkling pond with ducks, whimsical water features, and playful pretend animals.

★★★★★ — Kristen, Jul 2025

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Where to find Storybook Island

1301 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD57702

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