Ralph Coe Arboretum & Memory Lane
1111 Mountain View Road ( by Mountain View Water Treatment Plant)
About the Arboretum
This shared partnership between the Rapid City Garden Club and the City of Rapid City showcases over 100+ trees as an Arboretum for education, beauty and reflection. Ralph Coe worked for the Soil Conservation Service as a long-time west-river resident. Memory Lane was dedicated in 1981 with a granite wall memorial and trees to recognize Rapid City Garden Club Honorary and Deceased Members.
Over the years the area has been made available to commemorate significant events for families, groups and individuals. Rapid City is a designated Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for 44 consecutive years. This recognition honors the city’s commitment to urban forest management and meets the four standards of the Tree City USA program: having a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget, and an Arbor Day Observance.
Arboretum & Memory Lane
Dedication Article
Memory Lane
Granite Wall
Deceased and Honory Members are included on the Granite Wall. Honory Members contribute to club with years of service, positions held, support to other members, and community engagement with the club mission.
Plant a Memorial Tree
in the Arboretum
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Memorial trees provide a meaningful and personal way to honor deceased loved ones and can be planted in almost any park within the Rapid City park system. However, trees with memorial plaques are only allowed in the Arboretum. For questions about possible locations and tree types, please contact the Urban Forester at the Parks Division using the application below. The costs for the trees and plaques are the responsibility of the applicant, and once everything is ready, the parks staff will gather and place the tree and plaque at the selected site. Applicants will be notified once the project is complete. Your contribution with a Memorial Tree and Plaque creates a lasting memory for your loved one and supports the City of Rapid City as a Tree City USA.
Memorial Tree Application
Click to Download, Print and mail to Urban Forestry Division
515 West Boulevard
Rapid City, SD 57701
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Arboretum Sketch
Below is a hand drawn map of trees in the Arboretum.
Future plans include a Walking Tour QR code map.
Below is an image of trees in Rapid City.
Using this link of Tree Plotter will let you see trees in City of Rapid City Parks
