[ Black Hills Photo Gallery - Rapid City - Canyon Lake Park ] Stop seven on the Rapid City Star Tour is Canyon Lake Park. The park consits of 29 acres of woods, playgrounds, picnic areas, canals and ponds. This makes it one of the most beautiful parks in the midwest. It is even lighted for nighttime excursions. It is located west of downtown Rapid City on Jackson Blvd and Canyon Lake Dr. It is open all year.