Grounds are open daily for walk-through through Oct 15, 2026, weather permitting. Rides and concessions closed for the year after Labor Day and return Memorial Day weekend 2027.
About Storybook Land
Storybook Land is a free city park in Aberdeen with nursery-rhyme scenes, a Land of Oz section and a handful of kiddie rides. It's ideal for young kids and grandparents on a budget. Walking in costs nothing, and a 10-ride punch card brings rides down to $2.50 each.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single ride ticket | $3.00 | Good on any ride · under 2 free with a paying adult |
| 10-ride punch card | $25.00 | Never expires |
Admission to Storybook Land and the Land of Oz is free. You only pay for rides.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Ten rides for $25 instead of $30, and the card never expires.
See the dealPromo codes
There are no promo codes for Storybook Land. Admission is already free, and the punch card is the only ride discount.
Good to know
- Address
- 2300 24th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD 57401
- Hours
- Spring and fall 9 AM–7 PM (walk-through, Apr 15–Oct 15). Summer 9 AM–8 PM with rides.
- Phone
- +1-605-626-3512
- Type
- Kiddie park · run by City of Aberdeen
- Official site
- aberdeen.sd.us/storybookland
Don't miss
- Land of Oz with the Wizard's Balloon and Carousel
- Humpty Dumpty Roller Coaster
- Storybook Land Express Train and Rio Grande Train
- Tea Cup Ride and Bob's Barnyard Ride
- Walk-through storybook scenes and play areas
Little ways to save
Buy the punch card. Leftover rides carry over to next summer since it never expires.
Pack a picnic. Outside food is allowed, alcohol isn't.
Come between Memorial Day and Labor Day if the kids want rides. Spring and fall visits are walk-through only.
Questions people ask us
Is Storybook Land free?
Yes. Admission is free. Rides are $3 each or $25 for a 10-ride punch card.
When are the rides open?
From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 9 AM–8 PM.
Can I bring food to Storybook Land?
Yes. Picnics are allowed. Alcohol and smoking are not.
Do toddlers pay for rides?
Kids under 2 ride free with a paying adult.
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Where these prices come from: City of Aberdeen Storybook Land FAQ, City of Aberdeen rides page. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.