Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Sioux Falls
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Our top picks are Sioux Falls Recreation Trail, Falls Park and Great Bear Recreation Park.
Sioux Falls has paved recreation routes as well as parks with walking, hiking, and singletrack biking trails. The places below are listed in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in official city or tourism sources.
Sioux Falls Recreation Trail, access points throughout Sioux Falls, SD
The Sioux Falls Recreation Trail is a paved trail system with more than 45 total miles of route. Its 19.13-mile Greenway Recreation Main Trail Loop follows the Big Sioux River and passes parks, open fields, and forested areas.
Best for: paved walking and biking
131 E. Falls Park Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Falls Park is a city park on the Big Sioux River. The City lists a walking trail among its amenities and gives the park’s address as 131 E. Falls Park Drive.
Best for: river views and walking
5901 E. Rice St., Sioux Falls, SD 57110
Great Bear Recreation Park has nature hiking trails and walking trails. Its Ralph and Doris Wallin Nature Trail system has nearly four miles of trails in three loops through hills and valleys.
Best for: nature hiking and walking
3500 S. Cliff Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Tuthill Park is a city park with singletrack bike trails. The City identifies a singletrack bike trail among the park’s features.
Best for: singletrack biking
3901 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Yankton Trail Park has walking trails and singletrack bike trails, as well as access to the city recreation trail. The City also lists open green space and soccer fields among its features.
Best for: walking and singletrack biking
3501 S. Cliff Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Spencer Park includes singletrack bike trails, walking trails, and access to the recreation trail. The City also lists Nordic ski trails and a nine-hole disc golf course among its features.
Best for: biking and walking
2521 S. Southeastern Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Helen Pasley Nature Area is a city nature area with a native plant display and recreation trail access. The City lists it as accessible and states that it is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Best for: nature walks
4300 S. Oxbow Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Sertoma Park is a city park with an accessible walking path and access to the recreation trail. The City also lists Nordic ski trails among its features.
Best for: walking and Nordic skiing
221 E. 6th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
The Downtown River Greenway is a nearly one-mile riverfront trail stretching from Falls Park to East 11th Street. The tourism site describes it as a place for walking and biking along the Big Sioux River.
Best for: riverfront walking and biking