What makes it walkable
A loop, not a destination
The Lake Walk was the first recreational amenity built in the Lake Lorraine development, and it was designed for the simple act of going around. The path is paved and mostly flat, the loop brings you back to where you started, and benches and swings mark the scenic vantage points along the way.
For a resident at 2813 S Terry Ave, that means a walk is a decision you make at the front door, not a plan you schedule. Step out, pick a direction, and the water makes the route obvious.
The townhome development along the lake, with the paved loop around the water.
The deck at the home looks over the same water the loop circles.
The views
Water from every side of the loop
The lake is a manmade basin, 33 acres of water at the center of the district, and the walk shows it off from every angle. Open water, green space, and the buildings of the mixed-use district share the shoreline, so the loop alternates between expansive views and the daily life of the neighborhood.
The home doubles down on the setting: the second-story deck off the primary suite overlooks the lake, so morning coffee and the evening loop end up in the same place, just at different heights.
The community feel
A district built around the water
Lake Lorraine is a master-planned, mixed-use district, and the lake is its anchor. Dining, retail, offices, and housing share the shore, so the walk is never a lonely one: joggers, dog walkers, and slow strollers all use the same loop.
In the warm months the water gets busier, with pedal-boat rentals, paddlers, fishing, and the seasonal farmers market adding to the scene. It's a public, welcoming space: paths, benches, water, and a mix of shops and homes around the edge.
Paved loop
Flat, easy, and circular: no route planning, just go.
The lake
Manmade water at the center of the district, ringed by the path.
Year-round walking
Sunrise laps in summer, brisk loops in winter, and the farmers market in between.
Lake activities
Pedal boats, paddling, and fishing in season, right off the path.
Tips for the walk
How to make the loop your own
Practical notes, honed by the walkers who use the lake every day.
Start at the Westlake Drive end
2813 S Terry Ave sits at cross street Westlake Drive, a short stroll from the water. Pick a direction at the path and loop back to where you started; there's no route planning involved.
Budget about 20 minutes
The loop is roughly one mile of paved path, so an easy, no-stop pace runs about 20 minutes. Add time for benches, viewpoints, and a slow lap when you're not in a hurry.
Pause at the vantage points
Benches and swings sit at scenic points along the route, so the lake is never more than a few steps away when you want to stop and look. Sunset is the crowd favorite.
Dress for a South Dakota sky
Sun, wind, and shade all show up on the loop, and the weather changes fast. Layers and sunscreen handle most days; in winter, bundle up and keep the lap brisk.
Loop it into your week
Residents use the walk for morning coffee loops, after-work laps, and weekend strolls with the dog. Because the path is right there, it becomes the default answer to 'want a walk?'
Time it with the seasons
The warm months bring the farmers market and seasonal events along the lake, and summer sunsets are long. Any season works for the walk itself, just pace it to the weather.
From walk to deck
The home that makes the most of it
A lake walk is a neighborhood amenity, but 2813 S Terry Ave turns it into a daily rhythm. The upstairs deck overlooks the water, the HOA handles the townhome community's snow removal and lawn care so the grounds stay tidy, and the heated garage makes a winter walk as easy as a summer one, as long as you're ready for the weather.
Jennifer walks this loop with clients on showings, so you can see the route and the home in the same visit and judge for yourself how the two fit together.
After the loop: the main-level great room at 2813 S Terry Ave.
Sources: the Lake Lorraine official site ( lakelorrainesiouxfalls.com ), Experience Sioux Falls ( experiencesiouxfalls.com ), and the Lake Lorraine Loop trail listing on AllTrails. Loop length and timing are approximate; check current conditions before you head out.