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Legacy Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 297 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 Legacy 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Riverfront space featuring paved trails, grassy paths, plus picnic spots and clean bathrooms.

What runners say about Legacy Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (297 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“It was a nice place to get on the bike trail and had clean bathrooms.”

This is a very nice Park. I added some photos of their recent flooding, and the bridge that was washed out a few years back seems to have held up to the flooding. Looking forward to walking through there again soon when the bridge is reopened.

★★★★★ — Kevin , Jun 2024

Nice winding paved trail with a few bridges and plenty of creek views.

★★★★★ — Jeremy , Aug 2024

We had a lovely walk on the paved trail and the sound of running water by the trail was very pleasant. I appreciate the full map showing the full length of the trail that goes around Sioux Falls. It looks to be about 20 miles so it might be great for a bike ride.

★★★★☆ — Zentravan , Nov 2023

The trails are paved and everything is kept up well. There are several tables/benches with overhangs. Very nice public restroom building, also kept up and clean. Every sioux falls park I've been to has been very nice and enjoyable and clean.

★★★★★ — C , Oct 2017

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 13 mentions

“The part I found the most neat was the bike repair station by the bathrooms.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“We had a lovely walk on the paved trail and the sound of running water by the trail was very pleasant.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Pretty sure this is going to become my new go-to place for walking with my dog.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“With the trails along the creek you have a lovely view of nature as well as the ability to get off into some grassy trails for an even more peaceful experience.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“New parking lot is twice the size and much easier to get in and out of.”

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Plan your run at Legacy 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitesiouxfallsparks.org
  • 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 Legacy Park

7001 W 12th St, 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.