Welcome to the Southern Gateway of the Black Hills, the perfect place to carve your own niche in the Black Hills and make our community your home. Our safe, friendly neighborhoods are idyllic places to grow up. The Hot Springs School District is one of the top in the state, serving grades k-12. Our top-notch healthcare system, churches, outdoor sports and low crime rate make our town a great place to raise a family. Hot Springs boasts five city parks which contain four ball fields (baseball, soccer and softball), two tennis courts, a basketball court, a pickle ball court and a skateboard park. In addition there is a challenging 18 hole golf course, an indoor swimming pool (Evans Plunge), miles of walking trails and 44 active clubs and organizations.
Hot Springs is home to the world-famous Mammoth Site, the Wild Horse Sanctuary, Evans Plunge, Wind Cave National Park and 170 geothermal mineral springs along Fall River. Fishing, hiking, biking and kayaking offer endless options for summer fun. there are ample opportunities for boating and fishing at Lake Angostura Recreational Area with its 36 miles of shoreline and 4 campgrounds. Explore the many trails and streams throughout the area. Families can also create special memories as they bicycle or walk the expansive Mikelson Trail system that extends 108.8 miles (175.1 km), from Edgemont to Deadwood.
Whether you enjoy a picnic in the park, relaxing in hot springs or reeling in a fish at Lake Angostura, Hot Springs is all about families.