Dinosaur Park, Sculpture garden and tourist attraction in Rapid City, United States.
The park features seven large concrete dinosaur sculptures positioned on a hilltop, offering views of the Black Hills and Rapid City below.
Created as a Works Progress Administration project in 1936, architect Emmet Sullivan designed the park to attract travelers heading toward Mount Rushmore.
The dinosaur sculptures represent early interpretations of prehistoric creatures, reflecting the scientific understanding and artistic expression of the 1930s.
Visitors can access this free attraction daily from sunrise to sunset, with parking available at the base of the concrete stairs.
A time capsule containing names of construction workers remains sealed inside one of the dinosaur models since the park's completion in 1938.
Location: Rapid City
Inception: May 22, 1936
Architects: Emmet Sullivan
Creator: Emmet Sullivan
Official opening: May 22, 1936
Website: https://blackhillsbadlands.com/business/dinosaur-park
GPS coordinates: 44.07843,-103.24799
Latest update: May 12, 2025 20:08
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