Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

Time is running out to get your advanced Aberdeen Haunted Forest tickets!!!! Very limited supply left at our partner locations: Kamerud Chiropractic, Dakotaland Federal Credit union, Area Federal Credit Union, & Dacotah Bank. Whatever is left will be sold through 5:00 pm Friday, October 23 at the Aberdeen Parks & Rec office. PLEASE NOTE: All tickets must be paid by cash or check as we do not accept card payments for HF tickets. Tickets go up to $20 at the door (again - cash or check only). See you in the Forest - if you dare!!!!

10/22/2026

Can you find the Aberdeen Haunted Forest Tickets at Riverside Memorial Cemetery?

10/22/2026

FALL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Autumn is upon us! Take part in the Aberdeen Parks Fall Photography Contest! Go take a picture at any Aberdeen park from September 15th through October 25th, and send us your best shot for a chance to win a prize! Please send your submission to the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department via email: [email protected]

Winners will be announced on Facebook and contacted directly. Make sure to include your name, e-mail, phone number, address, and where and when the photo was taken! Submissions must be taken between September 15th and October 25th. Check out the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Facebook Events Page for more info.

For a list of City of Aberdeen parks and facilities, visit: www.aberdeen.sd.us/150/ Parks-Facilities Photos submitted become property of the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and may be used for future promotional materials.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING THOSE PICS!

10/22/2026

NO Youth Open Gym Today, Thursday, October 22, 2026 due to Parent/Teacher Conferences.

10/20/2026

The YAPAtorium will be closed Friday October 23 & Saturday October 24 for Haunted Forest.

YAPA will be closed for The Haunted Forest Fri. Oct. 23rd and Sat. Oct. 24th.
We will Reopen on Mon. Oct. 26th.
See our events calendar for more info: https://www.aberdeen.sd.us/152/YAPAtorium-Teen-Center

10/18/2026

Weekly Activities Calendar

10/17/2026

*TICKETS HAVE BEEN FOUND!*

Aberdeen Haunted Forest is 1 week away! We are giving away two tickets! The wind has blown me down to a new hiding spot, come find me if you can outside of the Strode Activity Center! (Please message this page when found!)

10/15/2026

Check out what The YAPAtorium has coming up!

YAPA's annual Ghouls' Gala Halloween Party is this Friday 10/16 @ 5pm.
Click here for more details: https://www.aberdeen.sd.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=9810&month=10&year=2026&day=16&calType=0

10/13/2026

Get your Aberdeen Haunted Forest advanced tickets NOW!!!! Advanced tickets are $15 and are available for sale at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Forestry Office, Dacotah Bank Main St. location, Area Federal Credit Union, Dakota Land Federal Credit Union, & Kamerud Chiropractic.