Sioux Falls Gets Ready For Jacobson Plaza’s Grand Opening
Opening day is just about here for Sioux Falls' latest outdoor play space.
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation says the grand opening of Jacobson Plaza, on North Phillips Avenue, will be Monday (June 30).
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First Official Events
The first official event at the plaza will be a Patriotic Kickoff to a week of Independence Day celebrations. It starts at 4:30 PM with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, followed by activities at all of Jacobson Plaza’s amenities, including:
- The Ribbon: This 14,000-square-foot skating facility is built for year-round recreation with refrigerated ice in the winter months and concrete in the warm seasons. For ice skating season, the public can reserve skate times online and rent skates at the warming house.
- Largest Playground in Sioux Falls: Spanning over 26,000 square feet, this playground is designed to be accessible for everyone to enjoy. The playground will include specialized equipment like wheelchair-accessible swings, sensory-rich play structures, and widened ramp access to equipment.
- Pawsible Dog Park: This off-leash dog park offers a downtown play space for canines. It features an artificial turf with a sanitizing system, seating, shade, a drinking fountain, and separate spaces for small and large dogs.
- T. Denny Sanford Splash Pad: This will be the largest splash pad in Sioux Falls. This state-of-the-art splash pad is free to use and includes a variety of water features.
- The Lodge and Warming House: This building features meeting space, skate rentals, and The Lodge Bar and Grill, which has a full menu of food, Parlour ice cream, and drink options available. The Lodge also manages the venue’s reservations for its meeting space for gatherings and celebrations.
- Green Space and Connected Paths: Jacobson Plaza has paved sidewalks that connect to the rest of The Falls (Falls Park, Lloyd Landing, Big Sioux River Greenway, and the Levitt) and downtown Sioux Falls. This project also created a new open-air shelter for gatherings.
Plaza Timeline
Jacobson Plaza, which broke ground in the fall of 2023 in Falls Park West, is named after the Garry and Dianne Jacobson Family, who gifted $5.5 million through the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation to support the development of this signature park.
Hours of Operation
The Plaza is located at 810 North Phillips Avenue. Park hours will be 5:00 AM to midnight. The splash pad will operate from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.