Welcome to Brookings, South Dakota - a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community where all are invited to Bring Your Dreams!

Brookings combines small-town charm with college-town energy and world-class cultural and recreational amenities. Tree-lined streets grace our neighborhoods. Colorful murals brighten our downtown. Miles of bike trails connect our parks, neighborhoods and schools.

We’re proud of our exceptional public parks, trails and recreational venues. Our cultural attractions include two state museums,
the state-of-the-art Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, and the renowned Children’s Museum of South Dakota.

Our residents and visitors appreciate our low crime rate, lack of traffic jams and genuine Midwest friendliness. From solo entrepreneurs to global manufacturing companies and everything in-between, Brookings is rooted in the hard work, talent, vision, and philanthropy of our people.

If you’re already a part of our community, thank you! If you’re considering relocating your home or business to Brookings – or simply thinking about visiting – please do. We trust you’ll quickly learn what our nearly 24,000 residents already know: Brookings is a special place to play, study, work, and live. Come and Bring Your Dreams!

Most Sincerely,
Mayor Oepke “Ope” Niemeyer

Get to know our community

We’re so glad you’re here! It is our goal to make you feel welcome and proud to call Brookings home. Please browse the resources below to help you become acquainted with our community.

Not finding what you need? Email us at info@brookingschamber.org and let us know!

Welcome home. We know you’re going to love it here!