SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A new connection on the Sioux Falls Bike Trail is now open.
The connection is between Dunham Park in northwest Sioux Falls and the Big Sioux River dam near the Country Club of Sioux Falls.
The City now has 30 miles of bike trail that does not cross a city street.
For more information, read the City's news release below.
-----
Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that the new Bike Trail connection between Dunham Park and the Big Sioux River dam is complete and open for all trail users to enjoy.
With this additional 1.25 miles of trail development, Sioux Falls now has over 30 miles of uninterrupted paved trails where users never have to cross a City street, making the City’s Bike Trail system very safe and enjoyable as it meanders through 21 City parks adjacent to the Big Sioux River and Skunk Creek.
This new stretch of trail will provide neighborhoods a direct connection to the main trail loop between West 12th Street and West 41st Street. “This new trail will provide more than 40,000 residents who live west of I-29 with a much more convenient trail access point to the main loop,” said Tory Miedema, Park Development Specialist.
This project is funded through Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation’s capital improvement program and is a $450,000 investment in the citizens’ park and recreation system.
The general contractor for the project was Soukup Construction Inc.
Walking, jogging, and cycling are the most common uses of our trail system and offer many health benefits. Cycling is an exceptional aerobic workout that is easy on the joints. Cycling is also associated with improved cardiovascular fitness; cycling just 20 miles a week can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
The benefits of trail use are not just physical. Trail activities have been proven to reduce stress, help eliminate depression, and boost confidence levels.
For more information on the Bike Trail and an interactive trail map, visit www.siouxfalls.org/bike.