City Parks

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The City of Canton has beautiful parks that showcase many features and amenities. From event stages to volleyball courts, Canton has the perfect place for you! Below is a list of our parks and their features:

Jack Fox Park

Located North of Lincoln County Courthouse and South of Canton Public Library

Special Features: Veteran Memorial and stage with electrical box

Facilities:

  • Playground

  • Picnic tables

  • Benches

  • Vault toilet

  • Water fountain

Event Stage: The stage on the south side of the public library may be reserved for special events. Bleachers and extra picnic tables may also be placed in the park for special events, pending availability. A fee is charged for the use of these facilities. For more information and to check availability, contact City Hall at 605-987-2881 or Email City Hall.

Park Reservation Form 2024

West Ball Park

Located on West Hwy 18 and Howard Street.

Special Features:

  • Campground: West Ball Park Campground has seven electrical campsites.  Each site has a picnic table.  There are back-in and pull-thru sites.  There is a vault toilet.  The camping fee is $40 per night.  Campers must complete a registration form and place the form with payment in the drop box located in the campground.  Campers may stay a maximum of 14 consecutive days at the campground.

Kennedy Park

Located on East Second Street and North Kidder

Special Features:

  • Swimming pool

  • Two ball fields

  • Sand volleyball court

Facilities:

  • One large picnic shelter with electricity

  • Two small picnic shelters

  • Playground

  • Picnic tables, benches, two vault toilets and water fountain

Large Shelter: The large shelter in the park can be reserved for special events. A reservation can be made at Canton City Hall for a fee of $50 per day. Reservations must be made five business days prior to the event. Reservations for each calendar year are accepted beginning on January 1st. For more information or to check date availability, please contact City Hall at 605-987-2881 or Email City Hall.

Park Reservation Form 2024

Please note: If you mail the form with payment, you will receive confirmation of the reservation if the shelter is available. If it is not available, you will be notified and payment will be returned.

Stand Pipe Park

Located at the corner of North Grant and East Lynn

Special Features:

  • Playground with accessible equipment for children with special needs

Facilities:

  • Picnic tables

  • Benches

  • Vault toilet

South Mini Park

Located at the corner of Cedar and Tenth Street

Special Features:

  • Fenced playground

Facilities:

  • Picnic table

  • Vault toilet

  • Water fountain

Chautauqua Park

Located can be accessed at 10th and South Broadway or at 10th and South Lincoln

Special Features:

  • Access to the Big Sioux River

Facilities:

  • Picnic Shelter with electricity

  • Portable Restrooms

Betty Ann Everhart Park

Located on the north side of the 200 block of Fifth Street