220 acres of unlimited year-round fun and excitement just minutes from downtown Sioux Falls.
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11/24/2025
Make this winter unforgettable with a Season Pass!
Enjoy unlimited fun all season long—but hurry! Our Season Pass Sale ends December 1st. Don’t miss your chance to save big and lock in your best winter yet!
11/22/2025
Winter activities abound! Sioux Falls offers a large mix of both outdoor and indoor activities for people of all ages to enjoy during the winter season.
11/22/2025
Get ready for the BEST Black Friday deal! From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, score an extra 15% bonus on all gift cards. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, or treating yourself!
11/19/2025
You could have the ultimate bucket list for the winter when you purchase a season pass! The best part? Until Dec. 1, you can save money with our season pass sale going on. Don’t miss the lowest rates for the rest of the year!
Who doesn't like to save money! Now until Dec. 1 you can save on Season Passes. Don't miss your chance to get the lowest price for the rest of the year.
BUY A SEASON PASS!
season passes Rates increase Dec. 1. Season passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. 24/25 Season Passholders & 5th Grade Days Participants, automatically save 10% when you ‘renew’ your pass. No code […]
11/14/2025
Snow making is ready when the weather is ready! Our tentative opening day is December 20, but we will open as soon as Mother Nature lets us!
11/13/2025
Don't miss out on your chance to save on season passes! Sale ends Nov. 30. If you had a season pass last year, you can also save an extra 10% until the end of Nov.
Buy or renew using this link:
season passes Rates increase Dec. 1. Season passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. 24/25 Season Passholders & 5th Grade Days Participants, automatically save 10% when you ‘renew’ your pass. No code […]
11/11/2025
If you like to ski/snowboard and help people, then you should check out our Ski Patrol Team!
Sat. Nov. 22 we will be hosting a 1-day Mt. Host Class out at Great Bear.
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Great Bear Ski Valley 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 Park and Recreation Department, Great Bear features unlimited winter sports activities for the whole family. Featuring 14 downhill trails, snowboarding terrain park, Kirby Family Tubing Park and cross country and snow shoeing trails that provide fun and excitement for all skill levels. During the summer months, Great Bear provides the perfect setting for hiking, bird watching or enjoying a picnic on our four mile trail system. Our location also provides the perfect setting for outdoor weddings as well as group events. Stop out today and experience one of South Dakota's top natural attractions. #ExploreGBSF
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Spring, Summer and Fall Hours
The Wallin Nature Trail System is open 8 a.m. – Dusk, 7 days a week.
Winter Hours
Skiing and Snowboarding
Monday – Thursday: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Select school holidays: 9 a.m. to 9/10 p.m. (generally following the Sioux Falls School District schedule)
Kirby Family Tubing Park
Monday: Closed, available for pre-booked groups 50+
Tuesday – Thursday: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Select school holidays: 9 a.m. to 9/10 p.m. (generally following the Sioux Falls School District schedule)
Hours subject to change. Please call (605) 367-4309 to verify.