Sioux Falls Officials Remind Us Not Yell at Construction Workers

There are five seasons in South Dakota. Of course, you have your typical Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer seasons. But one season that seems to happen all year-round is...construction season!

Orange cones and hard hats seem to be everywhere across the Sioux Empire, including on the beloved Sioux Falls Recreation Trail.

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The City of Sioux Falls has been hard at work updating roads and pathways on the bike trails. But something troubling has caught the attention of staff with the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department. Apparently, some rude residents on the bike trails are "yelling at construction workers, tearing down construction fences, throwing important signage into the river, and riding their bikes through freshly poured concrete." Wow...this shocking news was shared in a Facebook post.

Staff at the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department have been receiving disturbing messages about "poor behavior" on the trails. Here's the main message: Stop harassing and giving the construction workers trouble. They help keep our trails in tip-top shape.

We’d like to remind you that not every City has the privilege of a well-managed 36-mile paved multi-use recreation trail. Not every City has the privilege of being CAPRA Accredited and in the top 1% of United States local parks and trail systems. Not every city has the privilege of having a high-quality parks system like we do in Sioux Falls.

This means we need time and space to do the work. We have to ensure trail users have a safe and smooth surface that meets our high standards. It’s our job.
Please use this as a reminder that we SHARE the trail.
It’s not just for bikers.
It’s not just for walkers.

It’s not just for Canada Geese crossings, it’s for all of us. Including construction crews

Give construction workers a break. As someone who uses the bike trails often, I get how frustrating it can be to have a path closed during construction season. But this maintenance work is important. It keeps bikers, runners, walkers...everyone safe.

Share the trail and be patient! Thank you to all construction workers!

The Ultimate Sioux Falls Visitor's Guide: A to Z

Sioux Falls has lots to explore; fun stuff for the whole family, food of every kind, educational opportunities, and more! If you have out-of-town guests visiting, you're new to Sioux Falls, or you're thinking about moving here, this is a must-see guide.

Take some great photos to post on social media (and don't forget the hashtag #HiFromSiouxFalls).

Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We call it the 'Sioux Empire.' It's the biggest city in the state with a population of over 206,000. We’re known for our namesake, Falls Park, along the Big Sioux River. Sioux Falls has received numerous accolades for its quality of life. We have been named the number one best place to rent in America. We’ve topped the list of Best States to Find a Job. Sioux Falls is the Best City in America for Young Professionals. We've appeared on lists such as Most Charming Small Cities, Top 10 Place to Raise Kids, and even ranked 10th in the 2020 Top 100 Best Places to Live. We have an abundance of achievements, and you can see them on the Sioux Falls Development Foundation's website.

It's a pretty awesome city and that's why we think you should come and visit. If you're coming for business or pleasure, we've put together a list of places to go and things to see.

We know you want to explore the attractions the city is known for like Falls Park, the Arc of Dreams, and the Sculpture Walk, but there's a lot more to see and do than just the touristy (that's really a word) stuff. The best places to go are where the locals go and we have a not your average, ordinary visitor's guide.

Here's a list of over 100 things to do and places to go in Sioux Falls.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown - KKRC

32 Things to Do in Sioux Falls This Summer That Are Absolutely Free!

Sure, there are tons of things to do in the Sioux Empire every summer, but if your entertainment budget is small (or zero), we have the solution - actually, we have lots of solutions.

Here is a list of family-friendly (and some, just adult-friendly) events happening this summer in the Sioux Falls area that you should check out. Oh, the best part, everything on this list is FREE.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown