Sioux Falls Parks and Trails Set To Bloom: Here's What to Expect

The grass is starting to green up, and the city of Sioux Falls is beginning to shift into spring and summer mode.

The city announced on Tuesday, (April 22) that it is now in the process of getting the city parks and trails system ready for the Spring and Summer season.

Josh Johnson, Park Operations Manager for Sioux Falls, told Dakota News Now, “We’re finally getting to a point now where we’re starting to see some really nice weather and great overnight temperatures. Those overnight temps are what will really help us push through."

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Over the next couple of weeks, Park and Rec Crews will be opening up the restrooms and turning on drinking fountains throughout the city parks, along with preparing the athletic fields in the city for increased usage during the warmer weather months.

Maintenance and expansion coming to portions of the Sioux Falls trail system.

Johnson told Dakota News Now, "Residents can expect to see construction throughout some overlay projects and expansion in one area near Lien Park. Also, be on the lookout for construction on Cliff Avenue with the expansion of that intersection with 229. The trail is always a busy place. It’s our most used asset we have, so we just ask users to be respectful and just mindful of everyone.”

Sioux Falls still looking to fill Lifeguard positions for the summer.

The city of Sioux Falls prides itself on offering fun, flexible, part-time positions with competitive wages for people throughout the summer months. If you're interested in diving into a Lifeguard position at one of the six Sioux Falls outdoor aquatics facilities this summer, get all the details and apply here.

You can also learn more about what the Sioux Falls Park and Recreation Department has planned for the spring and summer of 2025 here.

Source: Dakota News Now/Sioux Falls Park & Rec Department

Best Hiking Trails Around Sioux Falls

There's nothing like spending a few hours outdoors enjoying all that Mother Nature has to offer. And what better place to explore but right in your own backyard?

The Sioux Falls area has some fantastic hiking trails. Thanks to Experience Sioux Falls and their hiking guide we can start exploring today.

What a great resource, Experience Sioux Falls is really on top of everything our city has to offer and that includes scenic outdoor fun.

You may think that all these places are part of a state park. Well, some are which require a State Park sticker to enter. And some you don't.