Siouxland Trails Foundation

08/30/2026

A story about our trail system:

Sioux City, Iowa, is easy to explore on foot, with scenic views, local shops, and must-see attractions all within walking distance.

08/29/2026

08/24/2026

One way trail advocates can be effective is by showing up—attending meetings, learning about planned projects, and, just as importantly, providing input before decisions are made.

Here’s a great opportunity in Sioux City.

The City of Sioux City is planning a major reconstruction of Morningside Avenue between Jay Avenue (near Cecelia Park) and Transit Avenue (near Peter’s Park). One of the primary reasons for the project is the presence of 100+ year-old major utility lines beneath the street. Another is this once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve this important corridor—not just functionally, but aesthetically, too.

The Siouxland Trails Foundation attended the public meeting, and it was clear that the City and the planning professionals working on the project genuinely want citizen input.
One proposal that caught our attention is bike lanes along the entire corridor, connecting at Cecelia Park to the bike lanes created during previous road reconstruction and continuing all the way to Fairmount Street (Miles Inn).

But bike lanes are just one part of the conversation. The City’s project website also allows residents to provide input about:
* Bicycle facilities and connections
* Pedestrian crossings and accessibility
* Intersections that need safety improvements—the planners have already identified five
* Streetscape and aesthetic improvements
* Other concerns or ideas you have for the corridor

If you ride a bike, walk, live near Morningside Avenue, or care about how Sioux City develops its transportation network, please take a few minutes to review the plans and make your voice heard. This is exactly the kind of project where public input can make a difference. Don't wait until the road is rebuilt to wish you'd included something.

The City of Sioux City would like to invite you to attend a public meeting open house for the corridor study of Morningside Avenue, from Jay Avenue to Transit Avenue. The study is intended to identify improvements that can be incorporated into the future Sioux City Capital Improvement Program. Throu...

08/20/2026

Adopt a Park Sign installed at Prairie Park, Sioux City

The Loess Hills Audubon Society “adopted” the City of Sioux City’s Prairie Park in March 2026. The goal is to keep City parks clean and safe through community involvement. LHAS has organized monthly trash pick-ups at the park on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9:30 - 10:30 am. When finished, the volunteers head to breakfast at a local cafe.

Next clean- up date will be Wednesday, September 16 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Below image copyright 2026 by Matthew Salvatore, City of Sioux City Parks and Recreation Director, used with permission

08/20/2026

The City of Sioux City has a redesigned website, and finding the link to report bicycle and pedestrian issues is now easy!

From the home page, www.sioux-city.org⁠, click the “I Want To” tab. This opens a list headed “Report,” where Bicycle and Pedestrian Issues is one of the available options.

But what happens after you submit a report?

The City’s Engineering Department reviews each report and directs it to the department best equipped to address the concern. That could be Parks & Recreation, Inspection Services, Public Works, the Police Department, Animal Control, or another department, depending on the issue.

In addition, each report and its disposition is reviewed monthly by the Active Transportation Advisory Committee.

If you provide your name and contact information when submitting a report, you may also be contacted with information about how the issue was addressed.

So, if you see something on a Sioux City street, sidewalk, trail, or other public area that creates a concern for bicyclists or pedestrians, let the City know! This is a good way to get the issue into the system and help ensure it gets to the right people.

08/13/2026

On Morningside University’s campus, students and staff can now check out six pedal bikes from three stations across campus. Find the full article below:

08/12/2026

From the Iowa Bicycle Coalition August newsletter:

What if one of the easiest ways to support bicycling in Iowa was with your car?

Iowa’s Share the Road license plate does more than spread an important safety message. Each plate also provides direct financial support to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and our work to make Iowa a safer, more welcoming place to ride.

When you purchase a Share the Road plate, $35 of the $60 initial fee comes directly to the Coalition. Each year after that, $10 of the $15 renewal fee continues supporting our work.

Those dollars help support bicycle safety and education, advocacy, community rides, and efforts to strengthen bicycling and trail communities across Iowa.

Getting one is easy. Personalized Share the Road plates can be ordered online through the Iowa DOT using your Iowa driver’s license or ID and a credit card. You don’t even have to wait for your registration renewal. Once your new plate is ready, simply exchange your current plates.

It’s a simple way to show your support for cycling every time you hit the road, while helping make Iowa a better place to ride.

*Please note there are different requirements depending upon plate choice. Be sure to review the specific information for each plate.

08/12/2026

Have you seen this unique feature along the trail through the park in Sgt. Bluff, near the swimming pool? ✨

This fun feature lights up at night and is definitely worth checking out if you haven’t seen it yet!

And if you’re looking for a reason to visit Sgt. Bluff this weekend, the community is celebrating Pioneer Days with lots of activities taking place throughout the park.

Stop by, explore the park, check out the trail—and don’t forget to see this unique feature after dark! 🌙🚲

08/12/2026

We love seeing new amenities added along our trails! 🌳🚲

This new swing was recently installed along the riverfront, near the Layhee family swing, and we’re sure it’s going to get plenty of use.

It’s little additions like this that make our trails even more enjoyable and inviting for everyone. We can’t wait to see people stopping to take a break, enjoy the view, and give it a swing! 😊