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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.

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.

Sioux Falls announces pool closure schedule

By Pigeon605 Staff | August 6, 2025

It’s time: The city of Sioux Falls has announced its pool closing schedule for the season.

Sioux Falls pools open Friday, with new additions ahead

By Pigeon605 Staff | May 28, 2025

Outdoor swim season arrives Friday in Sioux Falls with the opening of seven pools and splash pads.

Sioux Falls pools announce seasonal closing dates

By Pigeon605 Staff | August 9, 2023

It’s that time again: The Sioux Falls city pools will be starting to close for the season.

Midco Aquatic Center proves city’s demand for indoor aquatics

By Jodi Schwan | October 17, 2022

Six years ago, no one knew how Sioux Falls would respond to indoor aquatics. Now, demand is so high the city is open to a second location.

What do Sioux Falls residents want in new pools? We’re beginning to find out

By Jodi Schwan | September 26, 2022

Sioux Falls residents have had a lot to say as the city plans for the future of its pools.

Adaptive Aquatics welcomes kids with disabilities into water

By Submitted | June 27, 2022

There are some incredible things happening in the water at Sanford Wellness Center. Meet the only instructor of her kind in five states.

As all Sioux Falls pools set to open, city starts planning for aquatics future

By Jodi Schwan | May 25, 2022

For the first time since 2019, all Sioux Falls city pools will open for swimmers soon — and more aquatics options could be coming.

Here’s a first: Outdoor pools close for poor air quality

By Jodi Schwan | July 29, 2021

All the smoke in the air has resulted in Sioux Falls closing all public outdoor pools for the remainder of the day. It’s the first time that has ever happened as far as parks director […]

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