Canyon Lake Park
3700 Canyon Lake Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
73 acres · 1.4 miles of trails
At Rapid City's 73-acre Canyon Lake Park on Rapid Creek, leashed dogs explore the 1.4-mile loop trail and paddleboat dock area with shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. The setup suits moderate walks. Keep dogs leashed at all times.
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- Park
- Canyon Lake Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 44.0606, -103.2872
- Size
- 73 acres
- Trail miles
- 1.4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
73-acre lake park on Rapid Creek. Leashed dogs on 1.4-mile loop trail + paddleboat dock area.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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