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Downhill

Target opening Dec. 21, 2023

Tubing

Not yet open

for the season

Terrain Park

target opening dec. 21, 2023

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Nature Trails

OPEN FOR HIKING

8 am to dusk

WEATHER TODAY

[now:12/02/2023 9:42 am]vs[saved:12/02/2023 8:31 am]vs[updated:12/02/2023 8:31 am]~ Site is Current.

Partly Sunny 42°

Mostly Cloudy LOW 22°

Skiing & Snowboarding

Target opening Dec. 21, 2023

Tubing

Not yet open

for the season

Terrain Park

target opening dec. 21, 2023

Hiking/Cross Country Trails

OPEN FOR HIKING

8 am to dusk

WEATHER TODAY

[now:12/02/2023 9:42 am]vs[saved:12/02/2023 8:31 am]vs[updated:12/02/2023 8:31 am]~ Site is Current.

Partly Sunny 42°

Mostly Cloudy LOW 22°

Tips Before Visiting

  • Confirm our operating hours, trail status and rates before visiting
  • Buy your tube tickets online to guarantee a spot for your desired session – and fill out the tubing waiver online ahead of your first visit
  • Lift tickets are available for purchase online – at this time, there are no capacity restrictions
  • Equipment rental sizes are limited and only available on a ‘first come first serve’ basis. Fill out the waiver online ahead of your first visit
  • Book your lesson online well in advance – limited availability 

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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.

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