City of Sioux Falls

Gnats or not, why the bugs are biting — and what to do about it

By Jill Callison | June 12, 2023

There’s no denying the bugs have been biting — here’s why, and the best ways to fight back.

As heat persists, what to know about caring for your lawn

By Pigeon605 Staff | June 7, 2023

We sprung right into summer – and your lawn likely is feeling it. Here’s how to take care of it with an overall “green” approach.

New public safety training center takes shape with focus on real-life simulations

By Jodi Schwan | June 5, 2023

This is about as real-life as training can get — take a look at the progress of the new public safety training center.

City parks fill with thousands of new flowers

By Jodi Schwan | May 22, 2023

If you think your backyard planting is a bit much, consider this: Every year, the city of Sioux Falls plants roughly 20,000 flowers throughout the park system.

Hayward Park unveils improvements, with ripple effect in school, neighborhood

By Jodi Schwan | May 17, 2023

Talk about making a splash. Take a look at the newly improved Hayward Park — and the difference it’s already making for a neighborhood.

New skate park finalizes design, nears construction

By Jodi Schwan | April 19, 2023

When it opens later this year, the new Barb Iverson Skate Park likely will be among the largest in the country. Check out what’s ahead!

City opens leaf, branch drop-off site

By Pigeon605 Staff | April 17, 2023

Just in time for spring cleanup: Sioux Falls has opened a leaf and branch drop-off site.

In State of the City, TenHaken announces new quality-of-life, neighborhood investments

By Jodi Schwan | April 17, 2023

What news came out of this morning’s State of the City address? Multiple new neighborhood-level improvements.

Neighborhoods band together to drive change, create community

By Jacqueline Palfy | April 12, 2023

There are about a dozen neighborhood associations in Sioux Falls — which leaves a lot of room for more.

New fitness court coming to city park

By Jodi Schwan | April 10, 2023

The city’s first outdoor fitness court will be installed soon.

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