Sioux Falls Noon Sertoma Club Will Host Sertoma Fest
The October 9 event aims to raise final funds for a new inclusive playground project at Sertoma Park.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Sioux Falls Noon Sertoma Club will hold its annual Sertoma Fest on October 9, 2026, to finalize fundraising for a new inclusive playground. The organization has reached 90% of its $1.1 million goal for the renovation project.
Why it matters
The club intends to create a space accessible to children of all abilities, revitalizing an older section of Sertoma Park. Construction on the new playground is set to begin in the spring of 2027.
The fundraising campaign has reached 90% of its $1.1 million goal, aided by $100,000 contributions from both Rick and Glenys Hull and an anonymous donor. The project planning process has been underway for five years.
The players
Sioux Falls Noon Sertoma Club
This is a local service organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in the community through various charitable initiatives.
Rick and Glenys Hull
They are major individual donors who contributed $100,000 to support the development of the inclusive playground at Sertoma Park.
The details
Sertoma Fest will feature both silent and live auctions to secure the final remaining capital required for the project. Equipment for the new inclusive play area is currently on order.
Timeline
Sertoma Fest takes place on October 9, 2026.
Fundraising is expected to conclude by the end of 2026.
Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027.
Market Landscape
The project aligns with a broader national trend of upgrading public recreational spaces to meet modern inclusive play standards. This investment positions Sertoma Park as a modernized facility capable of serving a more diverse range of local families compared to traditional equipment.
Local residents will gain access to a fully inclusive playground starting in 2027. The project aims to provide a new outdoor space for children of all abilities within the community.
The takeaway
Inclusive playground projects demonstrate the impact of community-led fundraising efforts in updating local infrastructure. Readers interested in civic development can monitor the progress of these types of projects through local service organizations.
What happens next
Sertoma Fest begins with a social hour at 5:30 on October 9, followed by the main program at 6:45.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KELO-LAND TV.
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