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Dunham Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 460 Google reviews · Running trail in Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Dunham 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.

PavedScenicStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Hiking & biking trails winding through an open space with sports courts & picnic facilities.

What runners say about Dunham Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (460 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The best part is that they are all well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“It was a beautiful day, and we had a great time!”

Super luxe park with lotsof baseball fields. Loads of wildlife up in here. Seen a beaver and some deer. Appears that all these parks are connected by a trail. Can't wait to see the rest!

★★★★★ — Pete , Jun 2024

Winding walking trails next to the water. A lot of bikers, but the trail is really wide, so there no issues with spacing. Beautiful views of the creek.

★★★★★ — Jeremy , Aug 2024

Baseball and Basketball fields, playground and a bike trail. Don't forget the creek and trees. This park has it all

★★★★★ — Gran , Oct 2022

This is a great park with plenty of room to run and play. The ball fields are well kept. The location is easily accessible from Marion Road, and the Skunk Creek spur of the biking trail, especially now that the trail on the north side of the creek is complete.

★★★★★ — Steven , Oct 2018

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“It was a beautiful day, and we had a great time!”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Picnic tables, bleachers, and a paved sidewalk that makes using a stroller make this a great place for families.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Parking was great which is a big bonus to me.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“The location is easily accessible from Marion Road, and the Skunk Creek spur of the biking trail, especially now that the trail on the north side of the creek is complete.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Dunham Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitesiouxfalls.gov
  • Phone+1 605-367-8222

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Dunham Park

1301 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.