Riverfront Development

The $12 million Chris Larsen Park Riverfront Redevelopment project is complete with a ribbon cutting planned for spring 2024. Located on the former site of the Argosy Casino along the Missouri River, the project includes park spaces for small and large family/community gatherings, event spaces, native plantings, active recreation areas, fitness stations, three park shelters, restroom facilities, two basketball courts, water feature/splashpad, a dog park for both small and large dogs, play equipment for ages 2-12, and enhancements to the recreational trail system. Residents began utilizing amenities in 2023 and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. The transformational project has fully activated this area with access from Interstate 29 and Downtown Sioux City.

Plans for a new waterpark are underway for the city’s north side to open in summer of 2025. The Sioux City Council accepted a proposal from Frontline Development, LLC in January to purchase land on Highway 75 for the development of a multi-phase waterpark. Siouxland Splash will have a lazy river, wave pool, and one of the biggest kids zones in the Midwest.

Cone Park Mountain Bike Trails & Pump Track

A new 10.5-mile mountain bike park with machine-built and engineered paths opened at Cone Park in June 2024. The $3 million project offers something for every ability level and provides a recreational amenity presently unavailable in our area. Trails are also available to walkers, hikers, and runners along with mountain bike enthusiasts. The project is funded through a generous $1 million gift from the Chesterman Foundation and $700,000 allocated by the City of Sioux City, along with $1,300,000 in community donations. 

Warrior Hotel

Built in 1930, the Warrior was brought back to life in a beautifully authentic way by Restoration St. Louis. Part of the Marriott Autograph Collection and Iowa’s only five-star hotel, the Warrior Hotel offers 148 guest rooms,11 suites, and 22 luxury apartments along with a ballroom, pre-function space, business space, and exercise center.   Several hotel attractions are available to locals, including Woodbury’s American Steakhouse, War Eagle Lanes, an eclectic six-lane bowling alley, Two Finches Spa, and The Crown, a rooftop bar and restaurant. The combined renovation of the Warrior Hotel and Davidson Building reflects an investment of more than $73 million. Both are on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Murals & Public Art

Downtown Sioux City is home to a vibrant arts community, noted by dozens of murals and sculptures throughout the area. From local to internationally-known artists, historic buildings are highlighted with bold colors and streets are dotted with sculptures that make a statement.