News and Happenings
Strongest Town Contest
Decorah is one of 16 cities who has been selected to compete in Strong Towns’ 10th annual international Strongest Town competition. [READ MORE]March Madness Bracket Challenge 2025
FREE EVENT- This will be an on-going event through the entire March Madness Tournament for both men and women [READ MORE]Adopt A Bluebird Box
Looking for another reason to enjoy Decorah’s beautiful outdoors this summer? How about some extra motivation to walk through some of Decorah's amazing parks? Consider signing up to adopt a bluebird box! [READ MORE]Spring Off Road Trail Etiquette & Information
Thanks for being respectful of the trail system and for monitoring trail conditions before you head out to explore! [READ MORE]

Your Gift Will Keep on Giving
The Decorah Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund is a permanent fund with the Winneshiek County Community Foundation, therefore the donated dollars are invested and only interest income from the fund is granted out. Your contribution to this endowment fund will forever help to maintain and enhance Decorah’s parks, trails, recreational facilities, campground, swimming pool and all programs offered through Decorah Parks and Recreation.
Current Projects
Learn more about our Ball Fields and Pickleball Courts Project and Wayside Park Basketball Hoops, and donate today!
Contact/Follow Us
Decorah Parks and Recreation Office
PO Box 513
400 Claiborne Drive (City Hall)
Decorah, IA 52101
E-mail: parkrec@decorah.iowa.gov
Web: parks.decorahia.org
Phone: (563) 382-4158
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Park Maintenance Shop
(563) 382-8256
Municipal Swimming Pool
(563) 277-5128
Pulpit Rock Campground
(563) 382-9551 | prcamping@decorah.iowa.gov
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Special Events Trail Use Registration
All individuals, businesses or non-profit groups must register special events that take place on any portion of the Trout Run Trail. This registration form must be fully completed and filed no later than one month prior to the event date. This allows for Decorah Parks and Recreation and Winneshiek County Conservation to review and approve/deny the request and rule out scheduling conflicts.
To download the REGISTRATION FORM, click here:








