Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation

Park priorities: Sioux Falls residents push for recreation options, neighborhood parks

By Jodi Schwan | July 2, 2025

Sioux Falls residents largely are happy with the city’s parks system – but have plenty on their wish list for improvements.

City provides progress report on Westside Recreation Center’s first few months

By Jodi Schwan | May 7, 2025

The first few months of uses have brought strong crowds to the city’s new Westside Recreation Center.

New west-side city rec center adds indoor play; memberships exceed projections

By Jodi Schwan | March 3, 2025

There’s a new option for kids’ indoor play as the city of Sioux Falls has added equipment to its new Westside Recreation Center.

Parks system starts work on new long-term plan

By Jodi Schwan | February 19, 2025

The Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation Department will look out to the year 2030 with a new comprehensive plan that will address every element of the city parks system.

Sioux Falls recreation trail to expand with $1.3M donation

By Pigeon605 Staff | January 8, 2025

The Sioux Falls recreation trail will be expanded on the east side thanks to two donors contributing a combined $1.3 million.

Sioux Falls receives $3M for more trees

By Pigeon605 Staff | July 10, 2024

More trees will be coming to Sioux Falls neighborhoods, thanks to a $3 million federal grant.

More e-bikes to be allowed on city recreation trail

By Pigeon605 Staff | March 6, 2024

A new class of e-bikes will be allowed on the Sioux Falls recreation trail starting in June.

Pool plan: City presents option for indoor pool at Frank Olson, outdoor at Kuehn

By Jodi Schwan | February 12, 2024

Plans to replace two Sioux Falls pools are moving forward, with an indoor concept shown for one and an outdoor for the other.

City sets stage for next round of input on pool improvements

By Jodi Schwan | January 31, 2024

Why is the city looking at another indoor pool? This one was built for about 80,000 visitors – and now regularly gets more than 200,000.

City shows plans for McKennan Park wading pool; neighbors weigh in on ice

By Jodi Schwan | December 6, 2023

The replacement wading pool at McKennan Park is moving forward, while future improvements could include a refrigerated ice rink.

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