Downhill
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Tubing
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Terrain Park
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
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Nature Trails
OPEN FOR HIKING
8 am to dusk
WEATHER TODAY
Widespread Frost 26°
Widespread Frost then Sunny LOW 55°
Skiing & Snowboarding
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Tubing
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Terrain Park
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Hiking/Cross Country Trails
OPEN FOR HIKING
8 am to dusk
WEATHER TODAY
Widespread Frost 26°
Widespread Frost then Sunny LOW 55°
Note: Punch cards, buddy passes and gift certificates from the 23-24 season will now be accepted through January 31, 2025.
Tips Before Visiting
- Confirm our operating hours, trail status and rates before visiting
- Tubing tickets are available at Guest Services 45 minutes before session start time. Once we hit capacity, we will stop selling tickets for that session (Lazer tubing tickets must be pre-purchased).
- Please fill out the tubing waiver online ahead of your first visit
- There are no capacity restrictions for skiing & snowboarding, lift tickets available at Guest Services
- Equipment rental sizes are limited and only available on a ‘first come first serve’ basis – we’ll help you fill out the waiver when you arrive
- Book your lesson online well in advance – limited availability
- Gift cards may be redeem at at all points of sale, including for food & beverage. However, we are unable to sell or reload gift cards for the remainder of the season.
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Make Memories At the bear!
Great Bear Recreation Park offers more than 220 acres of unlimited year-round fun and excitement just minutes away from downtown Sioux Falls, SD.
As the largest park in the Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation Department, Great Bear features winter sports activities for the whole family. The park is home to 14 downhill trails, a terrain park, the Kirby Family Tubing Park, and cross-country and snowshoeing trails that provide fun and excitement for all skill levels.
During the summer months, Great Bear provides the perfect setting for hiking, jogging, bird watching or enjoying a picnic on our 4-mile trail system. Our location also provides the perfect setting for outdoor weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions and other private parties. Stop out today and experience one of South Dakota’s top natural attractions.
