Sioux Falls Parks

McKennan wading pool ready for start of city swim season

By Jodi Schwan | May 28, 2026

It’s ready! Take a peek at the new McKennan Park wading pool, opening with the swim season this Friday.

City adds funds to advance design for neighborhood parks

By Jodi Schwan | May 6, 2026

The groundwork will be laid this year for improvements to two neighborhood parks thanks to additional city funding.

Neighbors invited to give input on new northeast Sioux Falls park

By Pigeon605 Staff | April 29, 2026

The city of Sioux Falls is moving forward with plans for a new park in northeast Sioux Falls — and asking neighbors for feedback this week.

From city’s smallest park to emerging neighborhoods, grants will fund improvements citywide

By Jill Callison | April 27, 2026

The city’s smallest park gets some love, plus little libraries, public art and pedestrian improvement: All funded by this year’s neighborhood grant program.

City Council considers donation that would expand Falls Park

By Jodi Schwan | April 22, 2026

An offer of land adjacent to Falls Park is getting a second look before the City Council agrees to accept it.

New renderings show what’s ahead with McKennan Park wading pool

By Jodi Schwan | April 15, 2026

The McKennan Park wading pool is on track to be open at the start of this year’s swim season.

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.

Kuehn Park pool bids come in below budget, allow for extra amenities

By Jodi Schwan | March 4, 2026

The low bid to build the outdoor Kuehn Park Family Aquatics Center came in below budget and will allow for some items to be funded that the city had hoped to include.

New donation to enhance landscape, add overlook at Jacobson Plaza

By Jodi Schwan | March 2, 2026

A new donation to Jacobson Plaza will bring additional landscaping, a new scenic overlook and potentially more play equipment to Falls Park West.

Park Madness returns for second year of bracket-style competition

By Pigeon605 Staff | February 25, 2026

It’s time to show some love for your favorite Sioux Falls parks as the annual Park Madness competition returns.

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