Great Bear Recreation Park offers more than 220 acres of unlimited year-round fun and excitement just minutes away from downtown Sioux Falls, SD.
As the largest park in the Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation Department, Great Bear features winter sports activities for the whole family. The park is home to 14 downhill trails, a terrain park, the Kirby Family Tubing Park, and cross-country and snowshoeing trails that provide fun and excitement for all skill levels.
During the summer months, Great Bear provides the perfect setting for hiking, jogging, bird watching, or enjoying a picnic on their 4-mile trail system. Their location also provides the perfect setting for outdoor weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and other private parties. Stop out today and experience one of South Dakota’s top natural attractions.
Dan was first bitten by the ski bug in the mid-’70s at his local ski area, Great Bear! During the ’80s, Dan was involved in his family’s food businesses and in 1992, was awarded the food concession contract at Great Bear.
His involvement in the Great Bear operation evolved into the position of General Manager, and he has been part of all of the area’s expansions since 1992. What he likes most about Great Bear: “I love the feeling of giving something back to the sport that has given me so much.”
Hosted By: Johnny Noel
Producer: Charley Illg
