Custer City

Big Rock Park is approximately 73 acres, including Pagent Hills, of undeveloped land which was part of the orginal township that was purchased and donated to the city for the purpose of parks and recreation.

 

 

Pagent Hill is approximately 15 acres. Pagent Hill has been the location of the Gold Discovery Days Pagent for 78 years. In the 1920s a covered shelter was built on Pagent Hill for the pagent by a Civic Organization and has since been redone. 

Years ago Native Americans would camp on Pagent Hill during the local celebration. Besides being a great spot for sledding in the winter, Pagent Hill is also the location of the Custer Volunteer Fire Department 4th of July Fireworks.

 

Another feature of Big Rock Park is the Custer sign, which lights up in the evenings. The Custer sign was put up in 1945 by Custer Women's Civic Club. During Christmas time one might also notice the star that lights up at night. 

 

 

Big Rock Park is the future home of the Custer Skywalk, a in-town nature trail. It will begin at the south end of Sixth Street and extend to the north border of Big Rock Park. Once in the park, the skywalk will ascend through the trees to the base of Big Rock. After acessing the top of Big Rock via a series of stairs the walk will terminate at a viewing platform.