State of the art skate park off and rolling

Barb Iverson Skate Park Photo Courtesy: Sioux Falls Parks & Rec

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — After a decade of work and planning, the Barb Iverson Skate Plaza is officially open in Sioux Falls.  The 2.5-million dollar park is located at 10th and Cliff.  Mayor Paul TenHaken calls it a great addition to the city.

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The park is named after a popular middle school teacher who died of cancer in 2021.  Erika Iverson says her late Aunt Barb supported those involved in the skating community starting long ago.

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The state of the art skate park is one of the largest in the nation.  Professional skaters will be featured throughout this weekend.