Sioux Falls Couples Hit the Greens for Rare Valentine's Day Golf

Unseasonably warm weather allows Sioux Falls residents to play golf at Kuehn Park this Valentine's Day weekend.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

Thanks to an unexpected stretch of mild February weather, Sioux Falls couples are taking advantage of the rare opportunity to play golf at Kuehn Park Golf Course this Valentine's Day weekend. The city-run course is offering tee times from noon to 4:00 PM starting on Valentine's Day through Tuesday, February 17, allowing lovebirds to swap out their snow boots for golf shoes and enjoy a romantic round together.

Why it matters

Sioux Falls typically experiences harsh winter weather in February, making it highly unusual for the city's golf courses to be open and playable this time of year. This unexpected warm spell provides a unique chance for residents to get outside, be active, and enjoy quality time together on the fairways.

The details

Kuehn Park Golf Course is the only Sioux Falls course currently open to the public, with Elmwood still closed for practice and play and Prairie Green's driving range open but putting greens off-limits. Golfers will need to walk the course, as the golf carts are still hibernating. This early start to the golf season is a chance for Sioux Falls residents to get a head start on working off their winter weight.

  • Kuehn Park Golf Course is offering tee times from noon to 4:00 PM starting on Valentine's Day (February 14, 2026) through Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The course will be open to the public through at least Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Kuehn Park Golf Course

A city-run golf course in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that is currently the only course in the city open to the public due to the unseasonably warm February weather.

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What’s next

The course will remain open through at least Tuesday, February 17, 2026, allowing Sioux Falls residents to continue enjoying this rare winter golf opportunity.

The takeaway

This unexpected warm spell in Sioux Falls provides a unique chance for couples to celebrate Valentine's Day by enjoying a round of golf together, taking advantage of an early start to the golf season that is highly unusual for the region.