HUNTING AND RECREATION

Plankinton has many active, community-oriented organizations, which sponsor various year-round events, in addition to our many recreational activities.  These include:

• Pheasant Hunting  - Hunt in prime pheasant hunting area (October - December)
• East River Deer Hunting - (Fall)
• Fishing and Boating - at lakes nearby
• Plankinton Annual Lawnmower Poker Run (June)
• Community Theater Productions (August)
• Community Library (Open year around)
• Historical Museum (Open summer hours and by appointment)
• 4-H Achievement Days/County Fair (August)

• Three city parks - maintained by the City of Plankinton
• Holiday Extravaganza (December)
• Golfing at Fish Lake Country Club- great sport for all ages
• Baseball/Softball Programs - Amateur/Adult/Youth (Summer)
• Swimming Pool (Summer Fun)
• Dart Leagues - held at local establishments
• Crazy Days - held on Main Street with a kiddy parade (August)

Click on any of these activities to learn more about them or scroll down the page to read it all!
 

PHEASANT HUNTING

FISHING AND BOATING

Plankinton is alive in October with pheasant hunters from all across the United States,
 as well as other countries. 

Plankinton boasts:

• Finest Quality pheasant hunting preserves
• Friendly hunting lodges (Check the Business Directory)

• An abundance of area farmers who provide rooms
  in their homes and land for hunting
   

Twin Lakes

There are some excellent fishing spots in the immediate area: 

Twin Lakes is open to the general public for camping, swimming, fishing, and boating.

Wilmarth Lake is also open to the general public for
 fishing and boating.

Plankinton is just a short 40-mile drive from one of the world's best walleye fishing locations:
  the Missouri River.

Local Jail Pond

Photo courtesy Jim Cody

Our local jail pond is stocked with fish and provides
family fishing fun.

Located in the "Heart of Mother Nature's" finest area, Plankinton is a hunting and fishing paradise, with an abundance of native wildlife and bountiful cropland.

EAST RIVER DEER HUNTING

Plankinton is known for being a great hunting area for many wildlife including white-tail deer.

Check out the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Web Site for more information.

Plankinton has a wildlife locker to help with processing needs for their hunters!

ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE/AUTO POKER RUN

Starting point at DJ's Drive Inn in Plankinton.

First of six stops at Wermers' Lounge in
Mt. Vernon

Poker Run over--All ready for the fun and dancing!

COMMUNITY THEATER

SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM

Little Red Hen Productions

If you are looking for fun in the arts, come out to our Summer Production starring children of the community in August.
Check the Community Calendar for date and time!
 

Photo courtesy SD Mail
Former Mayor Greenwold reading to the young.


The 2008 Summer Library Program is active NOW

Story Hour - Crafts and Games

Ages:  Pre School through 6th grade

To call the Library:  942-7600

Photo courtesy SD Mail

The children of Plankinton join in on the fun for the annual Crazy Days held in Plankinton.

GOLFING AT FISH LAKE COUNTRY CLUB

   

Fish Lake Country Club is a 9-hole golf course overlooking the scenic beauty of Fish Lake

For your after-golfing enjoyment, head for refreshments and a fine meal at the Fish Lake Country Club restaurant.

Enjoy golfing at one of the finest
9-hole public golf courses in     south central South Dakota.  Activities include open golfing, shootouts, league play, and tournaments.
 

Fish Lake Country Club has well-kept grass greens!

4-H COUNTY FAIR

HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Photo courtesy SD Mail
Our County Fair is held at the 4-H Fair Grounds on the east side of town. 


Photo courtesy Jim Cody
Fair Grounds
This event is held in July of each year.  Purple ribbon winners go on to the State Fair held in Huron, SD. 
 

Photo courtesy Evette Rihanek

The Historical Museum is located just one block from the Aurora County Court House in Plankinton. 

Buildings and artifacts from the pioneering days of Plankinton and Aurora County are on display.

PLANKINTON CITY PARKS

The City of Plankinton has several parks for your family enjoyment.
 

Photo courtesy of Jim Cody

Photo courtesy of Jim Cody

Memorial Park is located one block from Main Street in Plankinton.  This park has a stage that we use for our Community Theater Productions.  Memorial Day Services are also held here each year.

DART-THROWING LEAGUES

Plankinton has several dart-throwing leagues that compete in contests throughout the state.

 This is family fun entertainment.  You are welcome to join one or more of the leagues.

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL

HOLIDAY  EXTRAVAGANZA

Photo courtesy Jim Cody

Join in the fun by watching your kids play in city summer baseball and softball leagues.  The City of Plankinton sponsors both boys and girls teams.

The Plankinton Service Club sponsors an annual Holiday Extravaganza each year in early December.
Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas!