Palisades Night Out- Free Event!
Friday March 3, 2023 at Palisades Park from 7:00pm– 8:30pm
Join us on a guided walk through the park with activities and games along the way! Enjoy a campfire with hot chocolate and s’mores– we’ll bring the marshmallows and graham crackers, you bring the filling!
Please copy and paste the below link to your web browser to sign up!
Job Type: Full Time
The City of Decorah is accepting applications for the position of Parks and Facilities Assistant. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with an associates degree in natural resource management, conservation, construction or a related field preferred. The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license. The candidate must possess or obtain a class B CDL with air brake endorsement, and a commercial pesticide applicator license within six months of hiring date. Position subject to post-offer physical examination including drug testing, background check and motor vehicle records check. Competitive benefit package offered. Applications and complete job description may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, Decorah Municipal Center, 400 Claiborne Drive or online at www.decorahia.org.
For more information call (563)382-3651. Return application, cover letter and resume along with a minimum of 3 professional, work-related references to: City of Decorah, Attn: Keri Sand, City Clerk, Tr., PO Box 138, Decorah, IA, 52101 or ksand@decorahia.org
Applications accepted until 1:00 p.m., February 22,2023. M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA Employer.
For more information visit, https://www.decorahia.org/city-job/parks-facilities-assistant
Decorah Parks and Recreation invites the community to join our Winter Walkers program beginning Wednesday, January 4th! Winter Walkers is a fun way for folks of all ages to stay active, spend time outside, and stay motivated during the winter when we are oftentimes less likely to bundle up and head outdoors. The aim of this program is to get moving every day, so feel free to participate as a walker, runner, biker, or whatever keeps you moving!
Participate as an individual or create a pod (small group or family) and challenge yourself to get outside and walk every day. There is no cost to participate, participants should register HERE.
Each week you will receive an email that includes suggested routes, fun challenges, and a link to each week’s time log. Each submitted time log is an entry into a drawing for a monthly prize. You are not required to walk/move a certain amount, but rather are encouraged to set weekly goals and to keep a personal log to track and celebrate your own accomplishments.
Register now and join us as we walk Decorah!
Join The Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Decorah Park-Rec., and Winneshiek County Conservation for a Free Fly Fishing Workshop Saturday, February 4, 2023.
This FREE workshop will be held in the Decorah High School Gymnasium from 10:00am- 12:00pm and is open to all ages.
Local casting instructors will discuss equipment, demonstrate basic casts, and will work with participants on their fly casting skills. Participants will be able to watch experts and learn how to tie their favorite flies.
There is no registration required, just show up!
Decorah Parks and Recreation has partnered with Winneshiek County Conservation and Luther College Norse Ski Club to conduct a Free Cross Country Ski Clinic!
The clinic will take place on Sunday January 22nd from 1pm-3pm at Gateway Prairie on the Luther College campus.
We will meet at the clearing across from the Luther Tennis Courts.
The clinic is open to all ages, and is free of charge.
Please register is due by 5pm, Thursday January 19th at https://decorahparkrec.activityreg.com/ or at the Park Rec Office.
Note: This program is dependent of snow, trail, and weather conditions. As we near January 22nd, any cancellations due to weather/ trail conditions will be communicated to participants as soon as possible.
We are bringing back the New Year’s Eve Bash! The Decorah Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to attend the 25th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust and Gundersen Health System! This free family friendly event will be held Saturday, December 31, 5:00-9:00pm, in the Luther College Regents Center. The evening includes open swimming, basketball, tennis, pickleball, a Bouncy House for the little ones, and more. Concession items including pizza, popcorn, water and Gatorade will be available for purchase. Please enter the Luther College Regents Center using the circle drive entrance on the west side of the building. No registration required, just show up!
Basketball Open Gym will be held in the Carrie Lee Gymnasium. Please enter the gym using the doors on the East side of the building along Winnebago Street. The basketball open gym schedule is listed below.
Family Open Basketball – Unstructured basketball play. Little Tykes hoops and basketballs will be available for younger kids. All children 4th grade & under must be accompanied by an adult!
Sun, Nov 13 1-4pm
Sun, Nov 20 1-4pm
Sun, Nov 27 1-4pm
Sun, Dec 4 1-4pm
Sun, Dec 11 1-4pm
Sun, Dec 18 1-4pm
Sun, Jan 8 No Open Gym
Sun, Jan 15 1-4pm
Sun, Jan 22 1-4pm
Sun, Jan 29 1-4pm
Sun, Feb 5 1-4pm
Sun, Feb 12 1-4pm
Sun, Feb 19 1-4pm
Middle School Open Basketball – Special No school day open gym dates for children in 5th – 8th grade
Fri, Nov 25 1-4pm
Fri, Dec 23 1-4pm
Mon, Dec 26 1-4pm
Tues, Dec 27 1-4pm
Wed, Dec 28 1-4pm
Thurs, Dec 29 1-4pm
Fri, Dec 30 1-4pm
Mon, Jan 16 1-4pm
Fri, Feb 17 1-4pm
Mon, Feb 20 1-4pm
Outdoor Pickleball Play
Outdoor drop-in pickleball play at the City of Decorah tennis courts will continue during the times listed below as long as weather permits.
Tuesdays: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Thursdays: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Sundays: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Indoor Pickleball Play
Beginning Friday, October 14, 2022 drop-in pickleball play will be held in the North Gym of the Regents Center at Luther College. Pickleball is a drop in activity open to individuals of all ages and abilities, but all individuals must have a Luther College Community Pass.
Mondays: 10:30am-12:30pm
Tuesdays: 8:00-9:00am easy play & 9:00am-11:00am all skill levels
Wednesdays: 10:30am-12:30pm
Thursdays: 8:00-9:00am easy play & 9:00am-11:00am all skill levels
Fridays: 10:30am-12:30pm
Participate in Decorah Parks & Recreation’s Turkey Trot Thursday, November 24 thru Sunday, November 27!
Run or walk the 5k or 1-mile loop that we have marked out in the Decorah Community Prairie anytime Thursday, November 24 thru Sunday, November 27. Submit your run/walk online and send a photo of you completing your turkey trot to decorahrec@gmail.com to be entered in a drawing to win a prize! This can be a fun challenge for individuals or for your entire household. The Decorah Community Prairie is located at the south end of Ohio Street (over the levee) in Decorah.
The following programs will be offered by Decorah Parks & Recreation in November, December, January and February. A complete list of programs and our registration form can also be viewed in our winter brochure.
Turkey Trot – Free event! Run or walk the 5k or 1-mile loop that we have marked out in the Decorah Community Prairie anytime Thursday, November 24 thru Sunday, November 27. Submit your name using the form available Nov 24-27 at https://parks.decorahia.org and send a photo of you completing your turkey trot to decorahrec@gmail.com to be entered in a drawing to win a prize! This can be a fun challenge for individuals or for your entire household. The Decorah Community Prairie is located at the south end of Ohio Street (over the levy) in Decorah.
Biddy Basketball is open to children ages 3 thru 6. This program meets in the Carrie Lee Elementary Gym on Saturday mornings, January 21 thru February 11. Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of basketball and enjoy actual team competition. Teams are grouped according to age and game rules are modified to accommodate the lower ages and skill levels. Small baskets, balls and fun teaching techniques are used with special emphasis on sportsmanship. Each Saturday consists of a skills session followed by a game. Registration is due Wednesday, January 4.
Outdoor Adventures is open to students in Kindergarten thru 2nd grade. This program meets after school Thursdays, January 5 thru January 26. Each week will include a different activity to show off your creativity including building with Legos, arts and crafts, painting, outdoor winter games and more. Students will meet immediately after school in the John Cline Gym and this program will run 3:15 to 4:15 pm. Registration due Tuesday, January 3.
Adult Recreational Volleyball– A free drop in activity! Recreational volleyball is held in the Carrie Lee Elementary Gym (enter east doors off of Winnebago Street) on Tuesdays, January 31 thru March 28 from 7:30 to 10:00 pm. A schedule is posted in the gym and online.
Fly Fishing Workshop – Free, open – house event! The Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Decorah Parks & Recreation, and Winneshiek County Conservation will co-host this workshop on Saturday, February 4th from 10:00 am to noon in the Decorah High School Gym. Local casting instructors will discuss equipment, demonstrate basic casts, and work with participants on their fly casting skills. Participants can watch experts and learn how to tie their favorite flies. This workshop is free and open to anglers of all ages and levels of experience. This is a free event—no registration required—just show up!
Middle School Bowling is open to 5th thru 8th grade students. This program is held at Kingpin Entertainment Center on Saturdays, January 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 10:30 to 11:45 am. Participants will receive instruction from members of the High School Bowling team and will bowl one to two games during each class. Registration due Thursday, January 5.
