If you have kids (or have ever met or been a child yourself), you know they have endless energy, leaving their adults constantly looking for new things to see and do. Thankfully, there is a perfect place for them right here in South Dakota, which is Run Wild in Rapid City, a massive indoor playground with endless places to play:

Welcome to…

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The perfectly-named Run Wild Indoor and Outdoor Playland!

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Located in Summerset, Run Wild “provides a safe place to play year round for children and provides an opportunity for parents/guardians to socialize and connect with one another,” making for a truly unique experience for the area.

Run Wild Facebook

Designed for infants through early teens, there is hands-on play for every age group, beginning with toddler areas with soft play equipment and small jungle gyms.

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For pre-school and older, Run Wild boasts an “imagination-inspired indoor play area,” plus larger play structures, slides, climbing walls, and other equipment that is sure to keep everyone engaged and entertained. 

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As the name implies, the Run Wild Indoor and Outdoor Playground also has outdoor play equipment for guests of all ages!

Run Wild Facebook

To learn more about this playground wonderland - including upcoming events and classes - please visit Run Wild’s website.

Run Wild Facebook

Admission to Run Wild is $11.25 for guests ages 7 months to 14 years.

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Run Wild is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Run Wild Facebook

Are you excited to visit Run Wild in Rapid City, South Dakota? Or have you been before? What did you think about your time there? Let us know all about it! Do you have any attractions, events, or restaurants that you would like to see featured here on Only in South Dakota? Remember to nominate it here! For even more places to take the kids, be sure to check out these fantastic things to do with kids in South Dakota. Another fun activity to do with the kiddos is having a fun meal out. Luckily there are lots of silly themed restaurants in South Dakota perfect for the whole family. You can check out Desperados for an old West themed meal, or the Hubcap Diner to eat 50’s style fare in a matching environment. And after your themed meal, you can take a trip to one of these fantastic South Dakota bakeries for a sweet treat to wrap up a great outing!

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Address: Run Wild Indoor and Outdoor Playland, 7089 Infinity Dr, Summerset, SD 57718, USA

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Family Fun In South Dakota January 20, 2023 Sara Dager What are some fun and family-friendly road trips through South Dakota?  Pack up the car and get out on the open road for one of these awesome family-friendly road trips through South Dakota (but whatever you do, don’t forget to pack the snacks!)

The waterfalls in South Dakota road trip The haunted places in South Dakota road trip The South Dakota in one take of gas road trip The hidden gems in South Dakota road trip The South Dakota donut trail

Does South Dakota have any wacky or weird museums that I should visit?  If it’s too rainy or cold for an outdoor outing with the family, why not try hitting up one of the many strange and unique museums in South Dakota, such as:

The International Vinegar Museum in Roslyn Pawnseum in Rapid City The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs The National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone The Call of the Wild Museum in Rapid City

Which are the most family-friendly hikes in South Dakota?  Hiking with the family is fantastic fun, but you want to make sure you’re picking trails that the entire crew is capable of completing. Some of the most family-friendly hikes in South Dakota include:

The Presidential Trail in Keystone The Medicine Root Loop Trail in East Shannon Sylvan Lake Trail in Custer The Iron Creek Trail in Lead The George S. Mickelson Trail in Lead

Welcome to…

Google/kelvin tagoe

The perfectly-named Run Wild Indoor and Outdoor Playland!

Google/Ronald Foree

Located in Summerset, Run Wild “provides a safe place to play year round for children and provides an opportunity for parents/guardians to socialize and connect with one another,” making for a truly unique experience for the area.

Run Wild Facebook

Designed for infants through early teens, there is hands-on play for every age group, beginning with toddler areas with soft play equipment and small jungle gyms.

Google/I’m the fun mom

For pre-school and older, Run Wild boasts an “imagination-inspired indoor play area,” plus larger play structures, slides, climbing walls, and other equipment that is sure to keep everyone engaged and entertained. 

Google/Kristina Jurgensen

As the name implies, the Run Wild Indoor and Outdoor Playground also has outdoor play equipment for guests of all ages!

Run Wild Facebook

To learn more about this playground wonderland - including upcoming events and classes - please visit Run Wild’s website.

Run Wild Facebook

Admission to Run Wild is $11.25 for guests ages 7 months to 14 years.

Google/Shannon P

Run Wild is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Run Wild Facebook

Are you excited to visit Run Wild in Rapid City, South Dakota? Or have you been before? What did you think about your time there? Let us know all about it!

Google/kelvin tagoe

Google/Ronald Foree

Run Wild Facebook

Google/I’m the fun mom

Google/Kristina Jurgensen

Google/Shannon P

Do you have any attractions, events, or restaurants that you would like to see featured here on Only in South Dakota? Remember to nominate it here! For even more places to take the kids, be sure to check out these fantastic things to do with kids in South Dakota.

Another fun activity to do with the kiddos is having a fun meal out. Luckily there are lots of silly themed restaurants in South Dakota perfect for the whole family. You can check out Desperados for an old West themed meal, or the Hubcap Diner to eat 50’s style fare in a matching environment. And after your themed meal, you can take a trip to one of these fantastic South Dakota bakeries for a sweet treat to wrap up a great outing!

The OIYS Visitor Center

Family Fun In South Dakota

January 20, 2023

Sara Dager

What are some fun and family-friendly road trips through South Dakota?  Pack up the car and get out on the open road for one of these awesome family-friendly road trips through South Dakota (but whatever you do, don’t forget to pack the snacks!)

The waterfalls in South Dakota road trip The haunted places in South Dakota road trip The South Dakota in one take of gas road trip The hidden gems in South Dakota road trip The South Dakota donut trail

Does South Dakota have any wacky or weird museums that I should visit?  If it’s too rainy or cold for an outdoor outing with the family, why not try hitting up one of the many strange and unique museums in South Dakota, such as:

The International Vinegar Museum in Roslyn Pawnseum in Rapid City The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs The National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone The Call of the Wild Museum in Rapid City

Which are the most family-friendly hikes in South Dakota?  Hiking with the family is fantastic fun, but you want to make sure you’re picking trails that the entire crew is capable of completing. Some of the most family-friendly hikes in South Dakota include:

The Presidential Trail in Keystone The Medicine Root Loop Trail in East Shannon Sylvan Lake Trail in Custer The Iron Creek Trail in Lead The George S. Mickelson Trail in Lead

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Pack up the car and get out on the open road for one of these awesome family-friendly road trips through South Dakota (but whatever you do, don’t forget to pack the snacks!)

  • The waterfalls in South Dakota road trip
  • The haunted places in South Dakota road trip
  • The South Dakota in one take of gas road trip
  • The hidden gems in South Dakota road trip
  • The South Dakota donut trail

Does South Dakota have any wacky or weird museums that I should visit? 

If it’s too rainy or cold for an outdoor outing with the family, why not try hitting up one of the many strange and unique museums in South Dakota, such as:

  • The International Vinegar Museum in Roslyn
  • Pawnseum in Rapid City
  • The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs
  • The National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone
  • The Call of the Wild Museum in Rapid City

Which are the most family-friendly hikes in South Dakota? 

Hiking with the family is fantastic fun, but you want to make sure you’re picking trails that the entire crew is capable of completing. Some of the most family-friendly hikes in South Dakota include:

  • The Presidential Trail in Keystone
  • The Medicine Root Loop Trail in East Shannon
  • Sylvan Lake Trail in Custer
  • The Iron Creek Trail in Lead
  • The George S. Mickelson Trail in Lead