This was awesome to see some chunk of history. There is plenty of information about the Berlin Wall. It was a good opportunity to talk to my kids about it.
This needs to be seen by more younger people to help them to understand the past and what it did to the lives of thousands of people.
Pretty weird where parts of that wall ended up. Especially for a witness like me.
This is dictated from my 10-year-old son, Finn:My grandpa, James Wilson helped to take down the Berlin Wall. The memorial is beautiful.
Great place.We came all the way from europe to see this berlin wall memorial.In Europe we dont have a berlin wall memorial, you see.Ive been several times to berlin as it is quite close to my home town, but couldnt find the wall everybody talks about.Its great that I now finally found it. Allthough it was quite a journey.By the way, nearby there are also some presidents heads carved in rock, they are nice to goto after youre visit to the berlin wall memorial.
I remember knowing about the Wall in elementary school and that people were killed while trying to leave East Berlin and East Germany. Later I understood the Berlin Airlift by the Allies after WW II. It was very moving to read the different markers, detailing before the wall, during the wall, and after the wall came down. And even more moving to see the two sections on display. The high price of freedom....
This is a must see for the history buff! It was far more then it looked like when you drive up. We took our kids to see it and learn some more about history. To see it in person was quit unbelievable. They have signs with information about each item. The park that it is set in has a great walking path to take and enjoy. There is a play ground for the kids to blow off some energy. Something for all ages. Great find in Rapid City.
Amazing just sooooooo cool
This park is a blast. One of the best most interesting parks for kids Ive seen in any city ever. Easily kill 3 - 6 hours. The parking perhaps wasnt the most convenient, and prepare for full sun exposure as there are few mature trees covering the playground pads. Otherwise a must, definitely. The added history of the Berlin Wall nearby adds a little something for everyone.
Really informative and interesting place!
This is a neat attraction in the downtown area. Usually very quiet but the signs are informative and detailed. The park has several large segments of wall, barrier and can be either a short tour or helped with information online.
Im not a huge fan of ultra-nationalism, and standing in front of this piece of history genuinely made me feel something. A powerful reminder that were generally better off together than we are alone.
The whole Berlin Wall was heartbreaking... This is an excellent tribute to it coming down and the people who survived this. We should never forget history... Those who dont know it are bound to repeat it. This should not be repeated.
I really love south Dakota this was down town rapid City SD worth it
A unique place where we can learn a bit of history
Very small memorial to the Berlin wall but worthwhile if you are in the area. There are two pieces of the wall standing next to the tanks and several plaques explaining the history. Nice tribute next to a duck pond and beautiful walking paths. parking is close to the memorial. Across the bridge are a few playgrounds for children with a variety of equipment spread out in several areas. Parking is not that close to the playground, however. Although in the middle of downtown, the park is relatively peaceful with small gardens and memorials throughout. If you like walking or biking, or just like nature, this is a beautiful park.
Great park! Beautiful in town location. Fun for kids and gets you right on the bike path.
To many drunks around for my liking. But its a beautiful walking park.
This is a great big, beautiful wall. Ill tell you something. Our wall will be twice as large, spanning all the way from the Caribbean, to the Spacific ocean. Unlike this, measly little wall-y-ya know I visited this wall, terrible. Couldnt keep anything out. I walked right around it. My wall will be twice is large, and 198,754 times longer.
See, touch, and feel a piece of iconic history that impacted the world. Marking an official end to WW2, well after combat ended. Right here at home.
Its just cement.
Really neat having such an important little piece of history
Its good. The parks near to this are amazing. It is really good for kids, they likes it.
Trouble finding place to park
Interesting too see but not really a detour worth. If time, make a visit to this icon piece.of wall. Not a must.
Free parkingFree admissionMinimal walkingWheel chair and child stroller accessibleThe Berlin Wall exhibit is located in a beautiful park. Parking is easy to find and easy walking distance to the exhibit. There is lots of grass for the kids or pets to run around on. A small pond is adjacent to the exhibit. You could spend 15 minutes looking at the exhibit or an hour running around the park.The location and exhibit is great for everyone. I really enjoyed my visit, I should have brought a lunch for a picnic.
Homeless have over taken this Park area...love the history but with them all there it was a little spooky...
So much history in such a small area. Beautiful area for such a surreal piece of history
Pierre is a beautiful space. But it is small town at its finest.
The wall is really the least interesting part of this area. There is a nice lake right next to the wall segment and a playground and park five minutes walking. A great place to go on a sunny day.
A great reminder of how fortunate we are living in a free nation.
Lovely park
I loved this. As a man born the year the wall was erected and whos child was born the year it came down this was very cool. The best treatment of wall sections Ive seen to date.
Very cool spot to feel the history! Must see!
Beautiful piece of global history.... RIGHT HERE I N RAPID CITY.
This a surprising find in the middle of Rapid City memorial park. It has two parts of the wall and 2 tank traps as well as several information boards about the wall, the pieces in particular, the fall of the wall, and the hardships during the cold war in Berlin
Cool piece of word history right in my backyard
The tactal pieces really make this area alive. Not overwhelming but memorable nonetheless. Educational, outdoors, & free.
Very educational being able to feel and see what the people of Berlin saw.
Great to see a part of History.
Its not one big piece but very well thought out. nice display
A fun slice of history memorial park is right beside the piece of the wall and there is so much to learn!
Heres a piece of the border wall youre getting all upset about.
Cool piece of history to check out.
We learned a lot about past history
Beautiful park with some added history. Very interesting
This is a very informative place that should not be missed.
Nice scenery
Peaceful park in the middle of the city. Good spot for a walk with a nice pond and fountain.
Well since Rapid city is a sister city they put it there over twenty years ago and been a part of Memory parks capture so the general public can it.
Nothing I can make a fanatic deal about
Though it is only a small section of the former Berlin Wall, it still manages to serve as a poignant reminder of just how profound we allow our differences to separate us, political or otherwise.
It is a piece of the original Berlin Wall that came down in 1990. It was transported to Rapid City, SD and now is located on the west side of Memorial Park, near the Civic Center, off of Omaha Street and Mount Rushmore Road.
It was awesome.
Epic
Great place to relax
Very interesting display, and a good reminder of what people have gone through because of tyranny
Not super exciting. Fun to look at when you ride by on the bike path.
A must see if your in Rapid City
Fine memorial in a beautiful park.
Neat good info
Not much to see, but the history is rich.
The real thing is better
Very informational, well put together
A piece of world history in the United States
Fun meaningful location to visit.
A bit of history
Beautiful downtown Rapid City
Loved it
Very interesting
Lots of history, items from a bygone era. Chilly during the winter and spring, bring a jacket.
Beautiful piece of important history.
Freedom
Excellent
Worth the stop!
Great Tribute in SD of this!!!
Good
Chillin little place