Broin Family Donated 20 Acres to Sioux Falls
The city intends to use the gifted land for conservation and to expand local recreational spaces.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Broin family has donated more than 20 acres of land to the City of Sioux Falls to support local conservation efforts. City officials plan to incorporate the property into future park master planning and recreational development.
Why it matters
The land gift serves as a significant investment in Sioux Falls' outdoor infrastructure and natural landscapes. It builds upon a history of private support for the city's trail and park systems.
The donation involves over 20 acres of land, adding to the previous $1.3 million investment from the Broin and Ashby families that funded a 1-mile trail and the city's first elevated boardwalk.
The players
Broin Family
The family has established a pattern of philanthropy in Sioux Falls, previously partnering with the Ashby family to fund major trail improvements.
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Board
This local government body is responsible for overseeing the acquisition and management of public lands and park facilities in Sioux Falls.
The details
The agreement stipulates that the gifted land must remain free of motorized traffic, with exceptions permitted only for maintenance tasks. Before the city can formally assume control, the gift must receive approval from both the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Board and the city council.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: The land donation was formally announced.
Market Landscape
This land donation follows a strategic pattern of private-public partnerships that have consistently expanded the city's recreational footprint. It integrates directly into the ongoing Sioux Falls park master planning efforts to enhance local green spaces.
Residents can expect future expansion of the trail network along the Big Sioux River toward Great Bear Recreation Park. The restriction on motorized traffic ensures the area will be preserved for quiet, pedestrian-focused recreational use.
The takeaway
This gift highlights the critical role of private land donations in accelerating municipal conservation goals. Residents benefit from these partnerships through the expansion of protected trails and increased public access to natural areas.
Further reading
For additional context on how private gifts support the city, see Philanthropy.
More information
For more details on the city's outdoor programs, visit the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dakotanewsnow.
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