Great Bear Recreation Park commonly known as Great Bear, is a small, well- known ski hill in the northeastern section of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. The park is owned by the city of Sioux Falls and co-managed by Great Bear Recreation Park Inc.
Are you spending many hours in pursuit of the best winter destination? Great Bear Recreation Park is the place, where all ski lovers want to be. With a wide range of snow activities and great snow conditions, the amazing sport of snowboarding will meet your expectations.
It is an ideal place for the whole family and friends as well. Snowboard on 14 downhill trails and the terrain park with really amazing features, such as a 350 ft/170 m fun pipe loaded with rails, boxes and hits, floater style jumps, a 10 ft/3 m quarter pipe, C rail, down flat down rail, flat down flat rail, straight rail, battleship box, flat down flat box and two 18 ft/5.5 m C boxes. Furthermore, a 10 ft/3 m wall ride, an 8 ft x 16 ft (2.5 m x 5 m) picnic table and “BOB” are some of the new features that will make your activity more challenging. For beginners, the spot offers a beginner area featuring a new conveyor lift. The park is serviced by a quad chairlift and a handle tow.
Whether you are a veteran or novice of snowboarding, Great Bear provides you with qualified instructors that can help you enjoy your sport without fear. And when you get tired, enjoy a warm beverage in the nearby cafes and relax listening and admiring the boisterous snowboarding junkies.