Wide Open Spaces Foundation

06/23/2026

One of the best things about the community listening sessions was hearing about what people's dreams are for the rodeo grounds. This comment stands out to us; it's proof that dreaming big is part of who we are around here.

04/29/2026

Our final community listening session is tomorrow! Head over to the Bonesteel Community Room at 5:15 to find out more about how we're reimagining the current rodeo grounds and offer your input on how we bring it all to life. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Please share!

04/16/2026

Thanks for joining us at the noon community listening session, Burke! Looking forward to seeing more of you at 5:15 tonight.

We'll share our plans for the existing rodeo grounds and want to hear your ideas and input!

Burke Civic Center
5:15-6:00

04/15/2026

Community Listening Sessions start tomorrow in Burke!

12:00 and 5:15 at the Burke Civic Center.

April 20th in Gregory, 5:15 at 621 Main.
April 30th in Bonesteel, 5:15 at the Bonesteel Community Room.

These sessions will last about 45 minutes. All are welcome. See you there!

As y'all know, we have some pretty big plans for the grounds. With our pals at Gregory County 4-H, we aim to turn the space into a pretty epic place to enjoy rodeo, youth activities, and lots more — we think the sky is the limit here, folks.

Wide Open Spaces Foundation is hosting listening sessions to get your input on what you'd like to see included — your big ideas are welcome, so bring 'em our way!

They are hosting sessions in Bonesteel, Burke, and Gregory:

Bonesteel:
4/30 5:15 pm
Bonesteel Community Room

Burke:
4/16 12:00 pm & 5:15 pm
Burke Civic Center

Gregory:
4/20 5:15 pm
621 Main

04/03/2026

We created the Founding 50 to honor folks who have given us so much over the years. These are the ones who showed up for countless 4-H and rodeo events, lending a hand where needed. They don’t do it for recognition. But communities like ours don’t thrive without people like them. Their impact is lasting, and their generosity shapes the future in incredible ways.

Learn more about the Founding 50 here:
https://www.wideopenspacesfoundation.org/post/our-founding-50

04/03/2026

While rodeo and 4-H will always be the core activities out here, we are dreaming big about what else we can do on these special grounds. Music and culture, reunions and weddings, community events; it's all on the table!

Stay tuned for upcoming community listening sessions — we can't wait to hear more about what you want to see at the rodeo grounds!

03/31/2026

As we continue developing this beautiful stretch of land just southwest of Burke, we’re certainly not creating something new from scratch: We’re building on decades of momentum, and with people who believe that if you create something for your own community first, others will come.

Head on over to the website to check out the roadmap!

https://www.wideopenspacesfoundation.org/roadmap

03/31/2026

If you’ve been to the Burke rodeo grounds, you get it right away. The view stretches on and on, the perfect place for a warm summer night. We think it’s South Dakota at its very best.

Wide Open Spaces Foundation is helping the Burke Stampede Rodeo and Gregory County 4-H build a space that brings our community together for celebrations and events, big and small. From rodeo to youth events, together, we have the opportunity to create something worthy of this place and the people who call it home.

We're excited to share more about our mission and our plans for the rodeo grounds — the future looks bright!