Avera McKennan Fitness Center

Overview

• Avera McKennan Fitness Center is a premier 50,000+ sq. ft. fitness facility in the GreatLIFE portfolio, acquired in late 2024, making it the second largest in their network of fitness centers, golf courses, and sports venues primarily in South Dakota.
• The center emphasizes comprehensive wellness with a focus on recovery amenities like saunas, steam rooms, and whirlpools in full-service locker rooms, alongside high-energy fitness spaces; the overall atmosphere is family-friendly, active, and community-oriented, blending rigorous workouts, aquatic activities, and relaxation for all ages.

Features & Amenities

• ** expansive fitness floor** with cardio equipment, strength training areas, and indoor track for versatile workouts.
• Aquatics area including a lap pool with dedicated lanes for swimming lessons and family swim sessions.
• Multi-sport courts: Basketball court and pickleball facilities for recreational and competitive play.
• Locker rooms equipped with towels, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool for post-workout recovery.
• Group fitness studios hosting free fitness classes.
• Swim & Gym program for families, allowing children (13 and under) supervised access to basketball and pool lanes.
• Access to GreatLIFE network perks like Hot Studio, Recovery Lounge, childcare, youth programs, and massage therapy across locations.

Services

• Personal training with certified professionals and GreatSTART Fitness Consultation including 3D body scanning.
• Free group fitness classes in dedicated studios.
• Swimming lessons and pool access.
• Sports programs: Basketball, pickleball, tennis (network-wide), bowling leagues, and golf academies.
• Family-oriented services: Swim & Gym (Fridays 4-8 PM, weekends 2-8 PM), childcare, youth fitness (PLAY Everything), and junior sports camps.
• Massage therapy available at select GreatLIFE sites.
• Unlimited access via memberships to fitness, golf, sports, and recovery amenities across multiple locations.

Pricing

• Specific pricing not detailed on the page; memberships provide unlimited fitness, golf, and sports access—visit Memberships for plans, member benefits, and corporate partnerships.

Location & Hours

• Address: 3400 S Southeastern Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
• Phone: 605-322-5300
• Operating Hours:
  • Monday – Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Part of a broader GreatLIFE network with 17+ fitness centers, golf courses (e.g., Bakker Crossing, Willow Run), and affiliates in Sioux Falls and surrounding areas.

Notes

• Unique standout: Full-service recovery-focused locker rooms with sauna, steam room, and whirlpool set this apart as a true wellness hub within a massive sports-fitness ecosystem; ideal for post-workout relaxation amid high-intensity activities.
• Integrates seamlessly with GreatLIFE’s holistic lifestyle offerings—from golf leagues and simulators to pickleball, bowling, and youth programs—promoting lifelong fitness and community engagement.
• Recent acquisition enhances Sioux Falls’ fitness scene; emphasizes partners in health, corporate wellness, and charitable initiatives via GreatLIFE Cares Foundation.
• No direct sauna images, but facility highlights recovery amenities as core to the member experience.