Lakes to Paddle
It is recommended that children under the age of 15 first paddle on a lake
1. Lake Alvin – Harrisburg, SD
Calm and large lake to paddle with plenty of areas to explore and great places to stop for breaks.
Lake Alvin State Recreation Area, 47954 273rd St, Harrisburg, SD 57032
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3. Covell Lake – Sioux Falls, SD
Found right here in Sioux Falls at Terrace Park and is known as a safe lake go float for the day as well as a great lake for fishing.
2. Wall Lake – Hartford, SD
Very nice wide open lake known for recreation here in Sioux Falls. Great spot for fishing! Better for a short paddle.
Wall Lake Park, 46290 266th St, Hartford, SD 57033​
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4. Family Park Pond– Sioux Falls, SD
Tucked away park perfect for beginners and small children! Very calm waters for a relaxing day outside.
Popular Paddling Locations
For the City of Sioux Falls
1. Legacy Park – Begin at Legacy Park (Off of 12th Street) – Paddle to the Farm Field Park (point 2)
[5 miles from point 1 - point 2]
Recommended paddling level = 4.5 feet and up
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2. Farm Field Park – Point 2 begins at Farm Field Park
(57th Street and Western Avenue)
[4.15 miles from point 2 - point 3]
Recommended at 250cfs+
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3. Rotary Park – Point 3 begins at Rotary Park (26th Street and Southeastern Avenue)
[2.25 miles from point 3 - point 4]
Recommended at 250cfs+
Rotary Park Flow/Depth
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4. Cherapa Place – Point 4 begins at Cherapa Place
(Between 8th street and 6th Street Downtown)
[0.15 miles from point 4 - point 5]
Recommended at 250cfs+
Cherapa Place Flow/Depth
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5. Killian College – Point 5 is found at Kilian College
( Off of 6th Street Downtown)
[Great/Required Ending Point]
Recommended at 250cfs+
Killian College Flow/Depth
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Our Routes
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Verde Valley – Begin at Legacy Park (Off of 12th Street) – Paddle to Farm Field Park (point 2)
[5 miles]
Recommended paddling level = 4.5 feet and up
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Rapid Greenway – Begins at Farm Field Park
(57th Street and Western Avenue)
Paddle to Rotary Park (26th Street and Southeastern Avenue)
[4.15 miles]
Recommended at 250cfs+
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YAKKERS METRO - Begins at Rotary Park (26th Street and Southeastern Avenue)
Paddle to Cherapa Place (Between 8th street and 6th Street Downtown)
[2.25 miles]
Recommended at 250cfs+
Yakkers Metro Flow/Depth
Eagles Retreat – Begins at Lien Park
(Near Rice Street and Cliff Avenue)
Paddle to Brandon Rec Area (North) (Near West Holly Blvd and S Sioux Blvd)
[8.6 miles]
Recommended at 250cfs+
Eagles Retreat Flow/Depth
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Ying-Yang – Begins at Brandon Rec Area (North) (Near West Holly Blvd and S Sioux Blvd)
Launch/Landing at: Brandon Rec Area (South) (Just across from Robert Bennis Elementry the State Park)
Paddle to Highway 42 Landing (Near Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum off Hwy 11)
[7.6 Miles]
Recommended at 250cfs+
Ying-Yang Flow/Depth