Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation

Kuehn Park Family Aquatic Center begins construction while pool remains open

By Jodi Schwan | June 10, 2026

Site work is underway at the site of the new Kuehn Park Family Aquatic Center while as the current pool at the park remains open this season.

Donor-backed project expands city recreation trail

By Jodi Schwan | May 29, 2026

The Sioux Falls recreation trail is 1 mile longer thanks in part to private donations.

Westside Recreation Center marks first year with new indoor play space

By Jodi Schwan | April 23, 2026

The Sioux Falls Westside Recreation Center is marking its first year with a new indoor playground.

Sioux Falls details approach to future park planning

By Jodi Schwan | March 11, 2026

City park officials are estimating Sioux Falls could support several new parks as the city grows, identifying half a dozen potential areas for them.

Ice skating to arrive downtown as Winter Wonderland-related programming expands

By Jodi Schwan | November 19, 2025

Ice skating downtown is getting closer! And Winter Wonderland will be bigger than ever. Here’s what’s coming up.

Jacobson Plaza closes skating ribbon as park preps for ice

By Pigeon605 Staff | November 3, 2025

Get ready for ice skating downtown in a matter of weeks.

Parks master plan places heavy emphasis on year-round recreation, neighborhood parks

By Jodi Schwan | October 22, 2025

In the coming decades, the Sioux Falls community could support as many as six indoor recreation centers — according to an analysis that’s part of the proposed plan for the city’s parks and recreation department.

Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation earns second perfect score in reaccreditation review

By Pigeon605 Staff | September 24, 2025

Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation once again has achieved a perfect score during its reaccreditation review.

From mowers to line painters, robotic technology goes to work in city parks

By Jodi Schwan | September 10, 2025

“What used to take days now takes hours.” Meet the robots that are helping support the city’s park system.

Jacobson Plaza ready to roll with skate rental, special events ahead

By Jodi Schwan | September 8, 2025

Roller-skating has started at Jacobson Plaza, with skate rental expected to begin this week and tons of fun events and activities ahead.

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