Directions to "The Bird Cage"
NOTE: This is a"Memorial Guide" for the Sioux Falls Canaries Northern League years (1993-2005).
Sioux Falls Stadium
Part of major city park complex
Directions with Google Maps
Parking lots shown in blue
NOTE: Address of park is 1201 N. West Ave.
Near corner of Russell & West Ave.
Main Route from West (from I-29)
- I-29 to Russell Street exit
- East on Russell
- Right on West Avenue
- It's on the right near the Arena & Convention Center
Back route from West (from I-29)
- I-29 to Russell Street exit
- East on Russell
- Right on Western Avenue (intersection before football and track field)
- It's on the left across parking lot from Convention Center
From the East (alternate)
- I-90 to Cliff Ave / 115
- South on Cliff Ave
- Soft right onto North Drive past the scenic view of downtown and penitentiary
- North Drive joins Russell Ave
- Continue until West Ave., turn left
- Right into entrance
Where is it on the map?
Sign at Convention Center (2000)
Sioux Falls Arena
My atlas shows a marker for the Sioux Falls Arena. It's in the northwest part of town south of the airport. Newer maps may include the many landmarks listed below.
What landmarks should I look for?
Sioux Falls Convention Center
There's not much too see until you're near it, this is mainly a residential part of town. What you can keep in mind is that it is due south of the airport. Russell Ave is on the north side of what has become a major complex. The ballpark was the latest part of the renovation with the skyboxes, exterior wall and more.
Sheraton Hotel
Originally there was only the Arena, Football (Track) field and the Bird Cage. But there has been lots of big expansion including a new Convention Center and a new Sheraton Hotel attached to them. Parking was expanded in all directions.
What you should bring with you?
Like the other Sioux counterpart, this is a warm summer park. Only a light jacket or sweatshirt is needed for night games.
Day games are bright and sunny, bring sunscreen. Since there usually a breeze, it is normally pleasant to sit through without too much heat.
Shelter from rain under the bleachers, skyboxes and canopy look adequate for brief downpours.