Falls Park
Falls Park
4.5
1:00 AM - 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
1:00 AM - 4:00 AM
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
1:00 AM - 4:00 AM
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
1:00 AM - 4:00 AM
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Park with waterfalls where the river flows over many tiers of Sioux quartzite.
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- GinNBerryBranson, Missouri281 contributionsBeautiful park and falls; but not much open in the morning.There was some street construction with detours which made finding the park difficult. But, once we found it, quite nice to walk and view. Visitors center didn't open until 10?? too late for us. Cafe housed in historic building didn't open until 11am! Too late for us.Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 22, 2023
- SnickersDaisyCleveland, Ohio258 contributionsBeautiful FallsWe viewed this beautiful natural resource at around 8 pm. The falls were brightly lit and we were able to view them only from the walkways as the viewing tower closed at 6 pm. Maybe due to the time of year or lack of rainfall, but there was not nearly the volume of water as seen in pictures. On the down side, there was an awful odor in the area.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 25, 2023
- Ted L5 contributionsWorth the visit.Really nice place to visit. Was surprised with how cool it was. Also nice that you can pretty much get out of your car, and you're right there. If you don't have a lot of time, you can take plenty of pics and get in and out of there in about 20 minutes if you choose. Or spend longer there taking in the whole thing and walking down by the falls on rocks.Visited August 2023Traveled soloWritten September 27, 2023
- WanderingFarmerPayson, Utah454 contributionsInteresting place to stop, walk and exploreWe were in town for business and decided to check out the falls. While the river was not flowing high it was still interesting to see the red rock exposed by years of flowing water. Nice park to walk around and look at the different formations left behind.Visited September 2023Traveled on businessWritten September 27, 2023
- BigMerkGlasgow, United Kingdom2,566 contributionsGood park for walking. Falls are great.There were road works on the approach road our GPS directed us towards so we parked and walked thru the park towards the falls. It’s a nice large open space and of course the highlight is the waterfalls. The river levels were quite low but the falls were still impressive. What a nice place to have so close to the cityVisited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten September 28, 2023
- Doron ZTel Aviv, Israel238 contributionsI was surprisedI recommend a visit to the Falls Park to anyone who passes through Sioux Falls. The falls were a big surprise to me. I mean, I assumed there were falls (based on the city name), but they exceeded my expectations. The river goes between quartzite boulders and has a series of falls. Although they are not high, they are beautiful. The park has trails that goes to different sides of the falls. In addition, there is a city information center in a building that has a tower. You can climb it (no cost) and get views of the falls, the city and the area.Visited September 2023Written September 28, 2023
- NaberiusWest Des Moines, Iowa153 contributionsUnexpected nature!Even if the water isn't high, this is still pretty cool to visit! The signage really helps explain a lot of the history, which was very helpful. The cafe is in a nice spot and perfect for a quick cup of cocoa or coffee. The one note is: driving her can be a bit tricky, as there are some very short turns - so glance at your map/directions before you start out. But once you're there, this is pretty amazing and a bit unexpected to see this raw bit of nature!Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 13, 2023
- GoAlong2Seattle, Washington893 contributionsBeautiful falls.This neatly kept park provides views of Sioux Falls. We enjoyed walking the paths and bridges alongside the river and the cascading water. The park includes a viewing tower providing an overview of the falls, the park, and the city. There is a restaurant in one of the old stone buildings that used to be part of the power plant. The park is a pleasant place to stroll or picnic while enjoying the waterfalls.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 14, 2023
- AmythevetStillwater, Oklahoma45 contributionsTake a strollGo up the tower for a good view. Stroll along the Falls. Stop at the Farmers Market if it’s a Saturday- we had some tasty kombucha- rose, and blueberry. Could even walk over to the Sculpture Walk from here.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 12, 2024
- careyontravelsBoulder, Colorado85 contributionsSunrise at Falls ParkWent to Sioux Falls park to watch the sunrise before heading out of town (part of a road trip). This is a nice park for walking, connecting to a broader trail system. The falls are quite scenic, though there are office buildings backing to one side.Visited May 2024Traveled soloWritten June 5, 2024
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Paula J
Mission, SD28 contributions
Jun 2019 • Business
We stopped in to check this out, it is so beautiful, you can't imagine a raushing River in the middle of a city. It is both beautiful and invigorating. Very cool, to say the least. Just follow the signs through Sioux Falls SD and you will find it.
Written February 14, 2020
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Mississauga, Canada1,801 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Beautiful!!! The falls are plentiful and they cascade on magnificent red granite outcrops/riverbed. The park itself is very well planned and designed. Various look outs give different perspectives of the falls. Plenty of parking, facilities and parkland. Too bad that the Smithfield food plant nearby stinks so badly.
Written March 19, 2020
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Spencer A
Patterson, CA46 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
While visiting Rapid City from California, decided to make the 5 hour drive to check out Sioux Falls. It was well worth the day trip. Falls are awesome, park has great viewing platforms and areas to sit snd relax. Got the added bonus of seeing 3 fighter jets make a circle around the area. Only drawback was the smell of the meat processing plant down river from the falls.
Written July 14, 2020
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travelhound26
Milwaukee, WI47 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
We were in Sioux Falls for just one night as a stop over on our road trip. Falls park was recommended to us and I'm glad we stopped. I loved that you can climb the rocks. We went in the early evening and it wasn't too crowded. Beautiful stop.
Written October 3, 2021
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Colin Archibald
Kingston, TN4,368 contributions
Jul 2020
Being named for the Falls, I knew there had to be a set of falls here, but had no idea how magnificent they would be. The pink color of the rocks in the falls give them a unique appearance. There are walkways with various viewpoints each giving a different view of the various levels of the falls. This is definitely a must if you are in Souix Falls.
Written August 8, 2020
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TimA_22233
Atlanta, GA258 contributions
Jun 2021
This wasn't the high point of my vacation (i went to Yellowstone Park, after all); but i think it was was the Most Pleasant Surprise of my vacation. We went to Falls Park figuring, "yeah yeah, the city park; a place to hang out until suppertime..." But this place is beautiful! It really really is! And the old Light And Power Company building (see my photo) has a nicely-presented history of the site and its transformation to its present elegance. And good ice cream. The many walk-up trails, and the stability of the red quartzite around the falls, make it possible to walk right up to it and see it close up. Don't even think of doing that at Niagara.
Let's face it: no one's going to travel all the way to Sioux Falls to see this. (Well, unless you're a student in an architecture / urban design / urban renewal curriculum. In which case, you'll love this.) But plenty of us travel through Sioux Falls, or near it, for one reason or another. If that's you anytime soon, you really should check this out.
Let's face it: no one's going to travel all the way to Sioux Falls to see this. (Well, unless you're a student in an architecture / urban design / urban renewal curriculum. In which case, you'll love this.) But plenty of us travel through Sioux Falls, or near it, for one reason or another. If that's you anytime soon, you really should check this out.
Written June 3, 2021
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PhatPatW
Charlotte, NC2,049 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Had to stop at Falls Park. I was presently surprised here as this was a nice well maintained park. We spent about 2hrs here exploring around, walking on the rocks, watching the ducks and going to the observation deck. There was lots of Greenway if you wanted to walk or had a bike. We really enjoyed our time here and best part it was free. It would be nice if parts of the falls were cleaned. There was some debris and trash that would of been easy for a ranger to get. Overall nice time and a must see.
Written August 22, 2021
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ColoradoEd176
Monument, CO18 contributions
Sep 2022
On Saturday, the visitors' center closed early for lack of staffing. The city trolley drove past the stop in the park without slowing down at 5:30p and didn't show at all for the 6p stop.
It's a beautiful park but the advertised services failed. We understand staffing problems, like maybe not having a driver for 6 - 11p, but changes to the visitors' center and trolley hours were not posted on the park's web site. We stood with other tourists trying to open the visitors' center door and waiting at the trolley stop for experiences that never happened.
The falls are this city's namesake. Disappointing.
It's a beautiful park but the advertised services failed. We understand staffing problems, like maybe not having a driver for 6 - 11p, but changes to the visitors' center and trolley hours were not posted on the park's web site. We stood with other tourists trying to open the visitors' center door and waiting at the trolley stop for experiences that never happened.
The falls are this city's namesake. Disappointing.
Written September 17, 2022
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Amanda L
Appleton, WI190 contributions
Oct 2020
I've known of the city Sioux Falls most of my life, but never knew it was named after the falls in the heart of the city. What a beautiful and relaxing site. So nice to enjoy time outdoors and forget about the Covid-19 situation for a while!
Written October 6, 2020
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Stephanie C
Brooklyn Park, MN188 contributions
Jun 2021
We stopped here on our way from Minneapolis to Rapid City and it was a very nice wayside rest. There are a lot of vantage points to see the falls from, including a tower (that has an elevator) to give you a view of the entire area. There is a ton of history here as well if your kids will give you the time to read the plaques! There is a restaurant on-site that sells several flavors of ice cream; perfect for a hot day! Ample parking and bathrooms on site as well as picnic areas. There is a bit of an odor from the falls, but it wasn't anything that we found so bad that we couldn't hang out there for a while. While you wouldn't want to make this stop your entire vacation, it's worth a stop!
Written June 24, 2021
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Fernando A
Fort Worth, Texas
Did you can drive thru the park and see the falls from the car?
Written August 5, 2024
How hard would it be to walk to arc of dreams from falls park, as well as to downtown Phillips Street??
Written February 7, 2024
At the visitors center, no. But there's more parking nearby but no hookups.
Written July 29, 2022
How far off 90 is this? I'm headed to the badlands coming from Chicago I don't want to venture too far off the 90. Thank you.
Written May 7, 2021
I'm not sure how far it is from 90, but it's too far. It's south of the interstate.
Written May 15, 2021
It’s South Dakota ... the Covid capital of America. No.
Written October 10, 2020
In their parking lot. in the park.
Written August 30, 2019
The parking lots we drove through wouldn’t have been possible for an RV to get through them (these were closest to the falls). We were not looking for RV parking, though.
Written July 21, 2018
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