McKennan Park Crosswalk Project Receives City Grant
The McKennan Park Neighborhood Association has received a city grant to complete a crosswalk on busy 26th Street in Sioux Falls.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Civic Engagement
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The McKennan Park Neighborhood Association received a city grant to complete a crosswalk project near the historic park. The crosswalk stripes have not yet been painted on the road.
Why it matters
Safety was a major concern because of traffic from park events and limited parking near the park, and 26th Street carries a high volume of cars and pedestrians. The project reflects how Sioux Falls neighborhoods use annual city funding to address local needs.
Sioux Falls has 24 neighborhood associations, and four neighborhoods registered through the city in the last year. The source does not state the grant amount awarded to the McKennan Park Neighborhood Association or a completion date for the crosswalk.
The players
McKennan Park Neighborhood Association
One of the more active neighborhood associations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which works on local improvement projects.
The details
Each neighborhood must apply for a portion of the annual city funding for events or projects, and neighborhood associations use it for work such as crosswalks, plaques, tree planting, and cleanups. The McKennan Park Neighborhood hopes to raise additional funds for a sculpture in the sunken gardens.
Timeline
Twenty years ago, Diane Dekoeyer had difficulty crossing 26th Street near Pendar Lane.
Last year, four neighborhoods registered through the city.
In 2027, the neighborhood project grant application was released for submissions.
Civic Engagement Context
The City of Sioux Falls budgets annually for registered neighborhoods to build, beautify, or host social events, and the 2027 application cycle is now open. The McKennan Park grant is one example of how that program is being used at the neighborhood level.
Sioux Falls residents near 26th Street and McKennan Park can expect a painted crosswalk once the grant-funded work is completed. Neighborhoods across the city can apply for a share of the annual budget for their own projects and events.
The takeaway
Residents who want to improve their neighborhood can register with the city and apply for annual grant funding for projects such as crosswalks, signage, and community events.
What happens next
The 2027 neighborhood project grant application has been released for submissions, and neighborhoods can apply for funding during this cycle.
Further reading
For more on how residents shape their neighborhoods, see Civic Engagement coverage in Sioux Falls.
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