Jacobson Plaza at The Falls
Overview
Jacobson Plaza at The Falls is a major park improvement to Sioux Falls’ namesake park. Jacobson Plaza is situated at the upper falls adjacent to the Levitt Shell and Steel District Development.
Jacobson Plaza at The Falls will provide a variety of amenities, including a skate ribbon, a playground that’s universally designed for all abilities, a warming house with a gathering hall, a mechanical building, an open-air shelter, an off-leash dog park named “Pawsible Park,” T. Denny Sanford Splash Pad, and improved trail connections to downtown destinations and the greater recreation trail network.
Jacobson Plaza is a part of The Falls, a system of connected parks in downtown Sioux Falls.
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Amenities
Jacobson Plaza at The Falls will provide a variety of amenities, including:
Skate Ribbon, Warming House, and Gathering Hall
The Jacobson Plaza outdoor skate ribbon will be a 14,000-square-foot ribbon that is 20 feet wide and nearly two football fields long. It will be supported by a warming house with skate rentals, fire pits, music, and lighting. The skate ribbon will be open year-round and will be used for ice skating and other recreational activities.
The Washington Pavilion Management, Inc. will manage food and beverage services at Jacobson Plaza's gathering hall and adjacent space to create a unique experience for visitors to Jacobson Plaza. The gathering hall will be branded "The Lodge at Jacobson Plaza," and will serve a variety of hot food, adult beverages, hot cocoa in winter, Parlour ice cream, and small bites. The Lodge will also be available to rent for private events throughout the year.
Playground for All Abilities
The playground will be the largest playground in Sioux Falls and will serve as a destination playground for the region. It is universally designed so it can accommodate anyone, regardless of their abilities or medical diagnosis. The playground will support users' physical, sensory, and cognitive needs and provide an opportunity for users to acquire new skills while socializing and building self-esteem.
Pawsible Park From the Lloyd Family
The Pawsible Park is a donation from the Lloyd family. This dog park will be an off-leash artificial turf dog park with a sanitizing system, seating, shade, a drinking fountain, and separate spaces for small and large dogs.
T. Denny Sanford Splash Pad
The T. Denny Sanford Splash Pad will be the largest splash pad in Sioux Falls. It will be located to the south of the ice ribbon and will feature a variety of water play experiences for all age groups.