Open Gym

Open Gym

Get ready to play! Parks & Rec is offering FREE Open Gym program on the weekends from early November through the last weekend in April at Fred Assam Elementary.

This fantastic community opportunity provides three full courts where players of all ages can drop in for totally unstructured fun. Whether you’re looking to shoot some hoops or play some volleyball, we’ve got a safe, supervised space that guarantees maximum court time and maximum fun—no registration required!

If you have questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation team at 605-367-8222 or email parksandrec@siouxfalls.gov.

What You Need To Know

Cost & Registration: This program is FREE. No registration, membership, or waiver is required.

  • Schedule: Open Saturdays and Sundays starting in November and Saturdays after the January 4th weekend through the last weekend in April.
  • Exceptions: Closed for holiday break on the weekends of December 27 and January 3.
  • Supervision: 1–2 staff members will be present on site.

Age Rules:

  • Children under age 7 must be accompanied by a chaperone age 15 or older.
  • Children aged 7 and older can be dropped off and picked up.

Access: Enter through the main school doors.

Activities:

  • Unstructured free play (no planned activities by staff).
  • Equipment (basketballs/volleyballs) is provided, and hoops are height-adjustable.

Rules: Only water is permitted; no other food or beverages are allowed in the gym.

Winter Schedule

Date Time
Saturday, December 06, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 07, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, December 13, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 14, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, December 20, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 21, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, January 10, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, January 24, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, January 31, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, February 07, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, February 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 07, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 21, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 04, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 18, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM