McCrory Gardens
TuliPalooza Update:
This spring, despite the dedicated efforts of our team, the tulip beds have not flourished as we’ve historically seen. In October, our staff carefully planted 15,000 new tulip bulbs with great anticipation—but nature had other plans.
An exceptionally dry fall and winter, combined with a lack of snowfall and minimal spring rainfall, created difficult conditions for the bulbs to establish. As a result, many of the newly planted tulips were unable to fully develop, using their stored energy simply to survive. This has led to shorter stems, fewer blooms, and an overall diminished display.
Due to these circumstances, we will not be declaring TuliPalooza this year (2025).
However, there is still much beauty to enjoy at McCrory Gardens! Our horticulture team has been hard at work growing over 40,000 annuals from seed in the greenhouse, and many established tulip varieties are currently in bloom. While this year’s tulip display is not typical, we warmly invite you to visit and take in the fresh spring air and the vibrant blooms that are showing their colors.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We look forward to a stronger, more colorful season ahead!
*To honor those who sponsored a tulip plot, your name plaque will be placed within a vibrant bed of annuals in the garden, where it will remain on display throughout the summer and into the fall.
Please keep an eye on your email for more information.
For any questions, please contact us at 605-688-6707 or McCrory Gardens.
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- Adults: $6 plus tax
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- Youth ages 6-17: $4 plus tax
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Fall/Winter Hours (November-April)
- Extended hours for McCrory Gardens' special events and holiday shopping.
- Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m (Last admission 4:30 p.m.)
Summer Hours (May-October)
- Sunday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m (Last admission: 5:30 p.m.)
Open Holiday Hours
- Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day: 10 a.m.-6 p.m
- Native American Day: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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We are celebrating 60 years at McCrory Gardens this year!
In celebration of this monumental milestone, we are hosting an All-Crew Reunion on Aug. 1. If you or someone you know has worked at McCrory Gardens, please contact us at McCrory Gardens or call 605-688-6707 to RSVP!
Whether it’s a business meeting, family celebration or wedding ceremony, your guests will love being surrounded by stunning flowers, vibrant autumn colors or serene snowscapes of South Dakota's premier wedding and event venue.
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We are a member of the American Horticulture Society Reciprocal Admissions Program!
Included with your membership to McCrory, you also get free or reduced admission at nearly 345 participating botanical gardens, arboreta and conservatories nationwide!
McCrory Gardens has been awarded a Level 1 accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity and professionalism.
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* Winter Hours (November 1 - April 30) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
* Extended hours for special events and holiday shopping.