Ice Skating Rinks

Are you looking for a place to take the family for a hot time at a cool place? Sioux Falls has six beautiful ice rinks around the city. Each ice rink has a warming house, concessions, and skate rentals available. Locations are:

• Campus Park, 26th Street and Summit Avenue
• Frank Olson Park, 16th Street and Grandview Avenue
• Memorial Park, 26th Street and Sertoma Avenue
• McKennan Park, 21st Street and Third Avenue
• Sherman Park (*), 15th Street and Kiwanis Avenue
• Tuthill Park, South Cliff Avenue, southeast of I-229

Hours of Operation
Rinks are tentatively scheduled to open December 15 at 4 p.m. Hours may change, subject to weather.

• Monday through Thursday: 4 to 8 p.m.
• Friday: 4 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 1 to 9 p.m.
• Sunday: 1 to 8 p.m.

Schedule for public school holiday vacation:

Parents of small children should be especially aware of weather conditions and warming house hours before leaving their children at the outdoor rinks when the weather conditions are extreme. Children 6 years of age and younger must be accompanied by someone 16 years of age or older.

Hockey Rink (*)
The Sherman Park hockey rink was so much fun last year, it's back again! It will be available for open use when not being used by scheduled groups such as Sioux Falls Youth Hockey, which will use the rink Mondays through Thursdays, January 6 through February 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. (weather permitting). For open schedule, call Parks and Recreation at 367-8222 or check with the Sherman rink staff.

* Sherman skate rink/hockey rink may not open for this winter season due to a City storm sewer project. Check back later for the latest information.

Skate Rentals
Skates may be rented at all rinks: Campus, McKennan, Memorial, Frank Olson, Sherman, and Tuthill.
Fees:

• Youth Rental (ages 1-15) - $1.00
• Adult Rental (ages 16-54) - $3.00
• Senior Rental (ages 55 and up) - $2.00
• Friday Night Special (all sizes) - $1.00

Group rates : If you have ten or more in your party, all skates will be $1.00/pair. Party sizes are limited. Please call Parks and Recreation for details.

Nordic Ski Trails

Did you know that Sioux Falls has three Nordic ski trails within the city limits? All trails offer a variety of skill levels, scenic wooded areas, and a surefire way to get some exercise. The Great Beartrail location also offers lessons to the beginning skier. So grab a friend, dust off those skis, and head for the trails.

Locations:

• Spencer Park, southwest of I-229 and South Cliff Avenue
• Sertoma Park, West 49th Street and Oxbow Avenue
• Great Bear Recreation Park, 5901 East Rice Street