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Posted 3/11/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Magician Magic for Kids
Magician David Lloyd will show you how to perform magic tricks to dazzle and amaze. This class is intended for children 7 to 12 years of age...
Posted 3/10/2010 from Bike Riding and Bike Trails:
Bicycle Trail Temporarily Closed for Railroad Bridge Repairs
The bicycle trail between 12th Street and Madison Street across from the W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds will be closed temporarily for repairs to the Eastern and Ellis Railroad bridge...
Posted 3/9/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Great Bear Recreation Park Closed
Due to inclement weather, Great Bear Recreation Park will not be open today, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, through Thursday, March 11, 2010...
Posted 3/5/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Remaining Outdoor Ice Rinks and Tuthill Sliding Hill Closed for the Season
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that the three remaining outdoor ice skating rinks and Tuthill Sliding Hill are closed for the season...
Posted 3/5/2010 from Bike Riding and Bike Trails:
Bicycle Trail Segment Closed for Bridge Repair
The bicycle trail from Western Avenue west to I-229 will be closed until early April beginning on Monday, March 8...
Posted 3/3/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Get Your Body Movin'
This class is intended for toddlers 2 to 4 years of age. Activities may include jump roping, throwing, catching, and an obstacle course...
Posted 3/1/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Look, scour, and explore in this exciting indoor scavenger hunt designed just for toddlers. This class is intended for toddlers 2 to 4 years of age...
Posted 3/1/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Intro to Excel
Get the basics and learn features that are available in this popular spreadsheet program, especially for beginners and light users...
Posted 2/26/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Playtime for Toddlers and Preschoolers with Disabilities
Playtime for Toddlers and Preschoolers with Disabilities will be held at the Kenny Anderson Community Center on Friday, March 12...
Posted 2/25/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Summer Activities Fair
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will host the annual Summer Activities Fair on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center...
Posted 2/25/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Three Outdoor Ice Rinks Closing for Season
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that the Frank Olson Ice Rink, Campus Ice Rink, and McKennan Ice Rink will be closing for the season...
Posted 2/16/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
State Invitational Coed Volleyball Tournament
Come play in the 2010 State Invitational Coed Volleyball Tournament. The format will be pool play with single elimination...
Posted 2/16/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Toddler Gym
This class is designed to teach your toddler some basic movement exercises. This class is intended for toddlers 2 to 4 years of age...
Posted 2/16/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Spring Shape Up
Join us for this four-week session of fun and challenging workouts to help you achieve your goals. This class is intended for adults 18 years and older...
Posted 2/16/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Shape-Up Walking
Learn basic techniques on being healthy, eating healthy, and walking. We will chart how many laps you do each session for five weeks. This class is intended for adults ages 18 years and up...
Posted 2/16/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Painting Galore
Don’t want to make the mess at your house? Come to ours! This class is intended for toddlers 2 to 4 years of age...
Posted 2/16/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Adult Coed Dodgeball League - Update
Parks and Recreation is excited to introduce its first season of Adult Coed Dodgeball League!...
Posted 2/12/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Fun and Fitness Friday
Children 6 years old and younger can come out and enjoy a fun afternoon of fitness at the MariCar Community Center on Friday, February 19, 2010...
Posted 2/12/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Family Nite Out
Gather the family and friends to enjoy Family Nite Out at MariCar Community Center on Friday, February 19, 2010...
Posted 2/4/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Toddler Winter Olympics
Toddler Winter Olympics will be held at the Kuehn Community Center on Monday, February 22, 2010...
Posted 2/4/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Ice Rinks Closing
Due to inclement weather, all six outdoor skating rinks and warming houses will be closed on February 4, 2010...
Posted 2/4/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Parks and Recreation Presents Snacks, Songs and Stories
Time to get out of the house to do it all in this fun-filled class at the MariCar Community Center...
Posted 2/4/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Camping Party
Learn the basics of camping and have fun doing it at the Kuehn Community Center...
Posted 2/3/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
State Invitational Coed Volleyball Tournament
Looking for a fun day of volleyball for you and your friends? Come play in the 2010 State Invitational Coed Volleyball Tournament...
Posted 1/29/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Valentine Kisses
Bring an item of clothing you have outgrown that has a pocket and we will turn it into a wonderful Valentine’s gift for your loved one. This class is intended for toddler and preschool children ages 2 to 6 years...
Posted 1/29/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Paint a Pet Bowl
Do you have a pet at home? Would like to make a food or water bowl for them? This class is intended for children 7 to 12 years...
Posted 1/29/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Beach Day at Oyate
Join us for beach day. Kids will have the opportunity to wear their swimsuits in the winter. This class is intended for toddler and preschool children ages 2 to 6 years...
Posted 1/29/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Future Olympian Training
This class is intended for preschool children ages 4 to 6 years. Compete in a variety of sports challenges such as hockey goal shoots, scooter luge, and many more...
Posted 1/27/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Teen Movie Night
Grab your friends, a pillow or a lawn chair, and join us for popcorn and a movie. This class is intended for teens, ages 13 to 18 years...
Posted 1/27/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Flag Football Tournament
Come play in our snow flag football tournament. Come try football in the freezing cold. Teams are made up of five players...
Posted 1/27/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Cupcake Decorating
We will be decorating cupcakes for you to give out for Valentines. This class is intended for children ages 4 to 6 years...
Posted 1/26/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Toddler Gym
This class is designed to teach your 2 to 4 year old toddler some basic movement exercises and will help your child learn how to move and play...
Posted 1/26/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Sweetheart Dance
Young and old! Come and join in this fun-filled semiformal event. Bring a special person in your life and join us for an evening of dance and refreshments!...
Posted 1/26/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Boggle Tournament
Sharpen your pencils, dust off your dictionary because it’s time to shake it up and play some Boggle. All ages are welcome in this word finding tournament...
Posted 1/26/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Coed Broomball Tournament
Grab your friends to play in this fun broomball tournament. Open to the first eight teams to register. Authentic broomball equipment is provided for game play...
Posted 1/25/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
All Parks and Recreation Evening Events Cancelled Due to Weather
Due to the inclement weather, all Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation facilities will be closing...
Posted 1/25/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Great Bear Recreation Park Closed Today
Due to high wind advisory, Great Bear Recreation Park will not be open today, Monday, January 25...
Posted 1/24/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Outdoor Frosty Frolic Activities to be Held as Planned
Frosty Frolics for Sunday Jan. 24 will go on as planned. Ice rinks and Great Bear are open. Tuthill sledding hill closed due to poor conditions...
Posted 1/23/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Saturday Outdoor Frosty Frolic Activities are Cancelled
Due to inclement weather conditions all outdoor Frosty Frolic activities will be cancelled for Saturday, January 23, 2010...
Posted 1/22/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Sticky Fingers Class Rescheduled
Sticky Fingers has been rescheduled to Monday, January 25, 2010, and will be held at the MariCar Community Center...
Posted 1/22/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Tuthill Supervised Sledding Hill Closed
Due to inclement sledding hill conditions Tuthill Supervised Sledding Hill will be closed on Saturday, January 23, 2010...
Posted 1/21/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Fun and Fitness Friday
Children six years old and younger can come out and enjoy a fun afternoon of fitness...
Posted 1/19/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
2010 Frosty Frolics Weekend
Come join us for Frosty Frolic Weekend, Friday, January 22, through Sunday, January 24, 2010...
Posted 1/15/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Fun and Fitness Friday
Children six years old and younger can come out and enjoy a fun afternoon of fitness...
Posted 1/15/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Parks and Recreation Presents Picasso Mural
Picasso Mural is intended for toddlers, two to four years of age and held at the Kuehn Community Center...
Posted 1/15/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Family Nite Out
Family Nite Out is an indoor family fun event held at Oyate Community Center...
Posted 1/15/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Winter Olympics
Come and try your luck with bobsledding, curling, speed skating, and playing skeleton at the Winter Olympics held at the Tuthill Park...
Posted 1/8/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Parks & Rec. Cancellations for Friday
Great Bear Recreation Park, all public ice skating rinks, all five community centers, and four enlarged gymnasiums will be closed Friday, January 8, 2010...
Posted 1/7/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Parks & Rec Related Closings and Cancellations
Great Bear Recreation Park, all public ice skating rinks, all five community centers, and four enlarged gymnasiums will be closed Thursday, January 7, 2010...
Posted 1/7/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Frosty Frolics Coed Six-on-Six Volleyball Tournament
Frosty Frolics Volleyball Tournament will be held at MariCar and/or Morningside Community Centers on Saturday, January 23...
Posted 1/6/2010 from Parks & Recreation:
Leagues Cancelled and Outdoor Ice Rinks Closed
Due to the inclement weather, all scheduled volleyball and basketball leagues for Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at all Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation facilities will be postponed...
Posted 12/30/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
Frosty Frolics Coed Six-on-Six Tournament
A Power, B Power, and Classic teams Frosty Frolics Tournament will be held at MariCar and/or Morningside Community Centers Saturday, January 23, 2010...
Posted 12/29/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
Parks and Recreation Presents Sticky Fingers
Join us ath the MariCar Community Center to learn different play-dough recipes that you can make at home...
Posted 12/29/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
New Year’s Resolution Solution
Join us for this four-week session of fun and challenging workouts to help you achieve your goals.
Posted 12/27/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
Community Centers, Enlarged Gymnasiums, Tuthill Ice Rink and Tuthill Supervised Sledding Hill Opening
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that the five Community Center locations, four Enlarged Gymnasium locations and Tuthill Supervised Sledding Hill will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 27...
Posted 12/23/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
Great Bear Recreation Park, Public Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks, Tuthill Supervised Sledding Hill, and Community Centers Closed
Great Bear Recreation Inc. and Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announce that due to impending inclement weather, Great Bear Recreation Park, all public outdoor ice skating rinks, Tuthill supervised sledding hill, and all five Community Centers will be closed Thursday, December 24, 2009, thru Saturday, December 26, 2009...
Posted 12/23/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
Healthy Living Day
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation is hosting its first Healthy Living Day on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Morningside Community Center...
Posted 12/18/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Open For Season
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that the outdoor ice rinks will open for the season at 4 p.m. on Friday, December 18...
Posted 12/18/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
Sports Sampler
Come test your skills! Work on basketball, volleyball, and other sports skills! This class is intended for individuals with disabilities ages 13 to 18 years of age...
Posted 12/18/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
2010 Kick-Off
Start the new year off with a celebration with your friends! This class is intended for children ages 7 to 12 years...
Posted 12/18/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
Wii-athalon
Wii-athalon will consist of numerous Wii activities and games for kids to compete in. This class is intended for children ages 7 to 12 years...
Posted 12/11/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
Adult Sunday Coed Volleyball
Coed volleyball is open to all players and teams and all levels; from recreational to classic...
Posted 12/8/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
Citywide Foosball Tournament
Citywide Foosball Tournament will be held at the Morningside Community Center, on Thursday, December 17, 2009...
Posted 12/7/2009 from Planning:
Bike Trail at 41st Street to Close for Water Project
The Bike Trail will be closed at the 41st Street bridge due to a water project beginning on Tuesday, December 8...
Posted 11/23/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
Holiday Crafts and S’mores
Holiday Crafts and S’mores will be held at the Morningside Community Center on Saturday, December 19, 2009...
Posted 11/2/2009 from Parks & Recreation:
2009/2010 Winter Activities Guide Available
The Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Winter Activities Guide will soon be mailed to the residents of Sioux Falls...
Posted 10/21/2009 from Mayor:
Sioux Falls Receives National Bicycling Honor
The city of Sioux Falls has been named a 2009 Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists...

 

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