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The Quarry at The Falls
The old quarry just east of Falls Park is being turned into a new public park, with help from a $15 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund. The city and the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation are gathering ideas before any design is drawn.
Who decides
The City of Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation and the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation lead the project. The City Council approved the Falls Park Master Plan that calls for it.
What happens next
The city says it will announce more chances to weigh in as the project moves along. No design or construction dates have been announced.
How to weigh in
- Share your ideas onlineThe project's idea page, run by the design firm Confluence.
Coming up
No dates scheduled right now. We add them as soon as they are announced.
Common questions
What is The Quarry at The Falls?
It's the old Sioux Quartzite quarry just east of Falls Park, at 1110 N. Weber Ave. Stone cut there starting in the 1880s helped build the Old Courthouse Museum and the Washington Pavilion.
How is The Quarry being paid for?
A $15 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund, through the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation.
Official sources
- Community Invited to Shape Future of The Quarry at The FallsCity of Sioux Falls, Sept. 21, 2026
- City Receives Grant to Revitalize The QuarryCity of Sioux Falls, July 7, 2026
- Falls Park Master PlanCity of Sioux Falls
More reporting
- Sioux Falls plans quarry revitalization with $15 million grantDakota News Now, Oct. 2, 2026
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Also on the table
Other Sioux Falls issues
Open for inputUpdated Nov. 210th and 11th Street viaducts
The state is planning new bridges to replace the 10th and 11th Street viaducts on the east side of downtown Sioux Falls. Four design options are on the table, and public comments are open through Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Next Tue. Nov. 10: Last day to comment on the viaducts
Where it stands
Open for inputUpdated Nov. 2Railroad crossings
The state is studying 130 railroad crossings around Sioux Falls to make them safer, and some could close. Comments and pins on the online map are open through Monday, Nov. 30.
Next Mon. Nov. 30: Last day to comment on railroad crossings
Where it stands
Open for inputUpdated Nov. 2Data centers
A large data center campus has been proposed in northeast Sioux Falls, and the City Council is writing new rules for data centers. A council committee is taking public input, with proposed rules due Nov. 27 and a report to the full council on Jan. 12.
Next Mon. Nov. 9: Data center committee meeting
Where it stands