🐾 Kids at the Dog Park: Real Stories, Safety Risks & Smarter Solutions
If you’ve spent time at an off-leash park, you’ve probably seen it:A parent strolls in with a stroller 🚼 or […]
Family Park Dog Park is a spacious and versatile dog-friendly destination located at 300 N Ellis Rd, Sioux Falls, SD. Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and range of amenities, the park features multiple fenced areas—including a section just for small dogs and an area for all sizes—ensuring safe, off-leash play. Local dog owners appreciate the clean environment, frequent seating spots, plenty of trash cans, and water access for thirsty pups or cleaning muddy paws.
What sets Family Park apart from other dog parks in Sioux Falls is its access to pet-friendly trails and a scenic lake, as well as leashless walking areas for a true sense of freedom. Visitors can enjoy public restrooms (including a port-o-potty), picnic tables, and a park that is accessible, kid-friendly, and known to be well-maintained. Whether you seek a lively community for your dog or peaceful walks on South Dakota’s scenic trails, Family Park Dog Park is a top pick for pet owners in the area.
We love bringing our dog here. Most of the other dogs and their owners are great. Even those who seem to be having a challenging day are not too bad.
Not too busy in the early morning. Usually picks up in the afternoon. There is a port-o-potty on site. An area for small dogs and an area for all dogs. All the dogs we have met have been friendly and their owners have kept an eye on them. Trash cans are available to toss poop bags. Multiple water sources available.
Family Park in two words. South Dakota = Freedom. This is a park that brings freedom to roam for dogs. That is an understatement. Family Park has a lake for fishing, two large enclosed dog parks and an awesome off leash hiking nature area.
There are several areas for dogs. You have the walking paths, the fenceless, leashless paths to walk, a fenced area for small dogs only, and a fenced area for all sized dogs. I was very impressed with the fun set up and the water you can get to give to dogs and clean paws. It was really nice and we plan to go back for sure!
Good fishing! We caught four trout, a blue gill, and 2 bullhead. We only kept the trout, the others weren’t big enough. We have used the upper dog park as well.