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Cherry Rock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 481 Google reviews · Running trail in Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cherry Rock Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Riverfront play area featuring playgrounds, shaded trails, a picnic shelter and volleyball courts, plus baseball fields.
What runners say about Cherry Rock Park
“Quiet, well-kept park, close to downtown, right on the bike trail, with an old RR bridge to cross over and see another section of the trail.”
“Very well manicured, volleyball courts with a decent layer of sand, a beautiful old steel bridge that is now used as a pedestrian river crossing.”
“Quiet, well-kept park, close to downtown, right on the bike trail, with an old RR bridge to cross over and see another section of the trail.”
Paths are nice. Old steel Bridge over river is great. Ducks, geese. Open grass areas for play. Baseball diamond.
Kids enjoyed the climbing equipment at the park. Very nice bike and walking trail system. Good river views from bridge.
Great park in a residential area. Direct access to the main 19+ mile bike trail loop, along the river with nice tree coverage. Sand volleyball pits, a baseball field and plenty of open grass. Two small playgrounds, likely for 12 or under. Seasonal restroom facilities and a year round portable toilet.
I recently took a walk in this park, and it was an 🌟 incredible experience. The path was well-maintained, surrounded by 🌳 beautiful trees showcasing the 🍂 golden colors of autumn. The cool, crisp 🌬️ weather added to the charm, making it a perfect day for a peaceful stroll.
Trail conditions & character
“The bathrooms are under construction right now due to flooding earlier this spring.”
“Very well manicured, volleyball courts with a decent layer of sand, a beautiful old steel bridge that is now used as a pedestrian river crossing.”
“Quiet, well-kept park, close to downtown, right on the bike trail, with an old RR bridge to cross over and see another section of the trail.”
“Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation maintains a great trail loop around the city with connection spurs expanding as needed.”
“Lovely shade to sit in, and a nice playground for siblings to play while big brother was playing baseball.”
Plan your run at Cherry Rock Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitesiouxfalls.org
- Phone(605) 367-8222
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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