Jacobson Plaza development promises new opportunities

Jacobson Plaza development promises new opportunities

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The phase II expansion of Jacobson Plaza in Downtown Sioux Falls officially wraps up this Friday, and a meeting held Wednesday lists what was added and what the future for the area holds. Additions An informational meeting on Wednesday outlined the expansion efforts. Mike Patton from the Sioux Falls Parks [...]

Jacobson Plaza expansion opens with new lawn, overlook in downtown Sioux Falls

Garry Jacobson and Rob Everist contributed more than 90% of the project's funding through the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation.

Jacobson Plaza opens expansion that will include city Christmas tree

Oct. 15, 2026 Jacobson Plaza has opened a new phase of development, including additional gathering space, a scenic overlook and the future site of the city’s Christmas tree. The $2.6 million project was 90 percent funded by the plaza’s leader donor, the Garry Jacobson family, as well as the Rob Everist family. “Phase two was quickly paid for with several private funds,” Jacobson said, thanking a range of people associated with the project. “I wa…