Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Schedule
Wednesday, Morning Walking
April 29, Kenny Anderson, Kuehn, and Morningside Community Centers, 367-8222
8–10 a.m. Walking is one of the best ways to stay healthy! Pedometers are available for checkout so you can log your daily progress. We will help track your miles each week and award incentives when you reach 25, 50, and 100+ miles. Walking has many benefits for your health, and we want to reward you for healthy behavior. The more miles you log in our climate-controlled gyms, the more incentives you will be awarded. Free. No registration required.
Wednesday, Play Group
April 29, Morningside Community Center, 2400 South Bahnson Avenue, 978-6930
10 a.m.–12 noon Play groups are especially for stay-at-home kids with their parents. Gather your friends at our community centers to play and not get your house messy. Our play groups are open for kids from infant age to prekindergarten age and are designed for stay-at-home parents. We will provide the equipment and toys. Parents provide the supervision. Not intended for child care centers or in-home care providers. Free. No registration required.
Wednesday, Couch to 5K®
April 29, Fawick Park, 200 South Second Avenue, 978-6932
6–7 p.m. Are you hoping to run a 5K this summer, but are having a tough time getting off the couch? 605 Running Company will help you reach your running goals through this Couch to 5K® program. You will learn about different running programs for training for your big race, as well as learning about what type of equipment and nutrition will help make your training easier and more enjoyable. Ages 14 and up. Free. Registration closes five business days in advance.
Thursday, Morning Walking
April 30, Kenny Anderson, Kuehn, and Morningside Community Centers, 367-8222
8–10 a.m. Walking is one of the best ways to stay healthy! Pedometers are available for checkout so you can log your daily progress. We will help track your miles each week and award incentives when you reach 25, 50, and 100+ miles. Walking has many benefits for your health, and we want to reward you for healthy behavior. The more miles you log in our climate-controlled gyms, the more incentives you will be awarded. Free. No registration required.
Thursday, Play Group
April 30, Kuehn Community Center, 2801 S. Valley View Road, 978-6926
10 a.m.–12 noon Play groups are especially for stay-at-home kids with their parents. Gather your friends at our community centers to play and not get your house messy. Our play groups are open for kids from infant age to prekindergarten age and are designed for stay-at-home parents. We will provide the equipment and toys. Parents provide the supervision. Not intended for child care centers or in-home care providers. Free. No registration required.
Thursday, “Fan”tastic Tailgating Games
April 30, Oyate Community Center, 2421 West 15th Street, 978-6932
7–8 p.m. Are you tired of boring tailgating events where you have no games to play? Once you attend this event, you won’t be bored anymore! In this class, we will be building your own ladder ball set. The cost of this class will cover all materials needed. Ages 18 and up. $15 per person. Registration closes five business days in advance.
Friday, Morning Walking
May 1, Kenny Anderson, Kuehn, and Morningside Community Centers, 367-8222
8–10 a.m. Walking is one of the best ways to stay healthy! Pedometers are available for checkout so you can log your daily progress. We will help track your miles each week and award incentives when you reach 25, 50, and 100+ miles. Walking has many benefits for your health, and we want to reward you for healthy behavior. The more miles you log in our climate-controlled gyms, the more incentives you will be awarded. Free. No registration required.
Friday, Play Group
May 1, Morningside Community Center, 2400 South Bahnson Avenue, 978-6930
10 a.m.–12 noon Play groups are especially for stay-at-home kids with their parents. Gather your friends at our community centers to play and not get your house messy. Our play groups are open for kids from infant age to prekindergarten age and are designed for stay-at-home parents. We will provide the equipment and toys. Parents provide the supervision. Not intended for child care centers or in-home care providers. Free. No registration required.
Saturday, Arrowhead Barn Open House
May 2, Arrowhead Park, 1600 Riverbluff Road, 367-8222
10 a.m.–1 p.m. View century-old and architecturally interesting old barn up close as we open the doors of the historical barn at Arrowhead Park. During this one-day open house, tour the barn and grounds at your leisure. Park staff will be on hand to answer questions and share historic facts. The barn was designed by Wallace Dow, an early Sioux Falls architect who designed many local landmarks, for use in the town of East Sioux Falls. It served as a storefront livery and has many unusual barn features. All ages. Free. No registration required. Take advantage of the Springtime in the Country event held the same day at Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum.
Tuesday, Rescue Rally
May 5, Lien Dog Park, North Cliff Avenue and East Chambers Street, 978-6924
6–7:30 p.m. Do you have a canine who was rescued—or is it that they rescued you? Either way, we want to celebrate all breeds of dogs who have been rescued. Come down to Lien Park to meet with multiple rescue agencies and have an evening full of fun. We will have bean bag toss for owners, games for dogs, and much more. Don’t have a rescue dog? Come celebrate with us anyway. If you are a rescue agency and interested in participating, please contact 978-6924. All ages. Free. Registration is required.
Wednesday, Senior Bike Trail Tour
May 6, Tomar Park, 100 West Twin Oaks Road, 367-8222
9 a.m.–12 noon Cherry Rock, 1800 East 18th Street, 367-8222
This experience is for those who are not able to explore our beautiful trail system on their own. Golf cart tours from Cherry Rock to Tomar Park will allow you to experience stunning views of the river, parks, and wildlife. You must be able to transfer independently. Return trip is provided by Stellar Limousines. Light refreshments will be served. Call 367-8222 to register. Ages 55 and older. Free. Registration closes five business days in advance.
Wednesday, Simple Cooking with Heart
May 6, Kuehn Community Center, 2801 South Valley View Road, 367-8222
7:15–8 p.m. Cooking at home can be a daunting task, but a rewarding one for your diet and lifestyle (and your wallet). Making small changes in your diet is important to your heart health. If you’re ready to start cooking at home, this 45-minute cooking demonstration from the American Heart Association will give you the basics you need to make low-cost, heart-healthy meals. Each session will feature a different set of affordable and healthy recipes to give you the basic skills and techniques to get started and inspired—and have fun! Ages 18 and older. Free. Registration closes five business days in advance.
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