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Family Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 501 Google reviews · Running trail in Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Family 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.

Dog-friendly

Park with a fenced-off dog-walking area and a lake for kayaking and fishing.

What runners say about Family Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (501 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Nonetheless, off leash areas are really nice and well kept.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“The people who go there are very nice and if you're a dog lover, you can get your puppy therapy here, no problem!”

The view is incredible for sunrise and sunset! There are so many of trails out here for walking, the dog park is extremely busy and the trails would be a good run spot for rhe pups!

★★★★★ — Jesse , Nov 2023

Nice park area. Places for fishing. Walking area is new and takes you to Skunk creek area. Not many trees or shade. Nice restroom. This is my first time here for an event walk.

★★★★★ — Tim , Sep 2024

Awesome place for dogs. Awesome! At the moment though, the city is replacing the grass and it is fenced off. May i suggest some turf instead please? Tough to grow grass at an old gravel pit. Nonetheless, off leash areas are really nice and well kept. Places to swim for your fur buddy.

★★★★★ — Chewy , Aug 2025

Right down from the Family Dog Park is the Family Park! Well kept and clean. The trail is easily accessible and bike friendly. The water was beautiful that day!! Scooby Approved!!! Enjoy the pics!!

★★★★★ — Shannon , Aug 2022

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 42 mentions

“There are so many of trails out here for walking, the dog park is extremely busy and the trails would be a good run spot for rhe pups!”

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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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitesiouxfalls.gov
  • 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

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 Family Park

S Ellis Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57107

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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.