Pop Up Adventure: Decorah Community Prairie Oct 30 thru Nov 1

Posted: October 26, 2020 at 2:15 PM in News Recreation

Pop Up Adventure: Decorah Community Prairie – Outdoor fun for all ages

Your Decorah Community Prairie Adventure awaits! Pumpkin signs will be placed along the trails in the prairie. Signs include activities for kids and fun facts for adults. Make your adventure a little more thrilling by heading out after dark with a flashlight or under the full moon on October 31.

This is a free self-guided event. No registration will be taken. Pumpkin signs will be on the trails Friday, October 30 thru Sunday, November 1. Participants should head to the Decorah Community Prairie at the south end of Ohio Street, choose a trail to explore and enjoy their outdoor adventure.

Turkey Shoot November 3

Posted: October 23, 2020 at 9:20 AM in News Recreation

This free event will be held Tuesday, November 3, 6:30-8:00pm in the Decorah High School Main Gym. No need to register, just show up!

In this fun family event, a parent and child team up, combine their ages to determine their competition bracket, and each shoot 10 free throws in an attempt to win a certificate for a free turkey. In addition, all teams are eligible for a prize drawing.

Please note, in accordance with the city mask mandate, face masks must be worn by all participants upon entering the High School and at all times while in the facility. 

This event is sponsored by Fareway Stores (Decorah, IA), Deco Products, Oneota Valley Family Eye Care, T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill, and Family Table Decorah.

Youth Basketball Registration due Mon, Oct 26

Posted: October 12, 2020 at 10:17 AM in News

Registration for youth basketball programs (1st-6th grade) and adult volleyball leagues is now open and can be completed online.

Please note participants, coaches, volunteers, spectators, and anyone who enters school facilities must wear masks at all times, including while participating in Decorah Parks and Recreation programs. 

Sharp Shooters Basketball (1st-3rd grades) will be held in the Carrie Lee Elementary Gym on Saturday mornings, November 7 thru December 12.  Participants will be divided into groups based on grade level and each participant will be assigned to attend five 45-minute sessions. All sessions will be held Saturday mornings between 8:00am and 1:00pm. Registration due Monday, October 26.

Hoopsters Basketball (4th-6th grades) will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning November 9 and running through December 7. Participants will be divided into groups based on grade level and each participant will be assigned to attend six 45-minute sessions (6:00-6:45pm or 7:00-7:45pm). Registration due Monday, October 26.

Adult Women’s Volleyball: Matches are played in the evenings in the Carrie Lee Elementary Gym. A and B divisions. League play is Wednesdays starting November 4. Registration due Friday, October 23.

Adult Coed Volleyball: Matches are played in the evenings in the Carrie Lee Elementary Gym. League play is Sundays starting November 8. Registration due Friday, October 23.

 

Carlson Park Community Input

Posted: September 23, 2020 at 2:07 PM in News

Thank you to the community for your tremendous support and feedback at the Carlson Park open house events Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3.

Carlson Park is a 110 acre gift to the Decorah Parks System from the Rick and David Carlson Families. Public access to the park is located adjacent to St. Benedict Cemetery on Pleasant Avenue heading south towards the Fish Hatchery. Suggestions and comments for this new park area may be submitted by electronic survey through Sunday, October 11, 2020.

Decorah Parks & Recreation hosted Iowa Healthiest State Walk Wednesday, October 7

Posted: September 22, 2020 at 8:19 AM in News Recreation
Over 100 individuals participated in Decorah’s first Iowa Healthiest State walk October 7, 2020!
Congratulations to all who participated and a special congratulations to our drawing prize winners listed below.
Dave Hobbs
Emily Falck
Cheryl Pellet
Kristi Armour
Elizabeth Lesser
Challenge yourself to continue walking and enjoy the outdoors!

Mini Grant Recipient

Decorah Parks & Recreation was named a recipient of the 2020 Iowa Parks & Recreation Association Community Walk Mini Grant in partnership with the Healthiest Sate Initiative.  Decorah is one of four grant recipients throughout the state of Iowa. 

Flag Football & Spikesters Volleyball Registration due Tuesday, September 8

Posted: September 3, 2020 at 8:10 AM in News Recreation

Decorah Parks and Recreation will offer Flag Football and Spikesters volleyball beginning in mid-September. The registration deadline for both programs is Tuesday, September 8 and can be completed online.

Flag Football is open to students in 1st thru 6th grade. Participants will be assigned a team and will play Saturday mornings, September 19 thru October 17. Saturday mornings will include a short practice followed by a game. Due to COVID-19 participants will receive team masks instead of team shirts for the 2020 season. Participants must wear masks throughout the program. Participants may pick up schedules and their team masks Thursday, September 17, 8:00am – 1:00pm outside the Decorah Municipal Building.

Spikesters Volleyball is open to students in 3rd thru 6th grade. This program will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings September 17 thru October 1. Schedules will be sent to participants after registration is complete.  Due to COVID-19 this program will be held at the outdoor sand volleyball court near Whalen Cabin in Phelps Park and participants will receive team masks instead of team shirts for the 2020 season. Participants must wear masks throughout the program.

Please note, Flag Football and Spikesters Volleyball will be suspended if Decorah Public Schools suspends in person classes and moves to online only learning due to COVID-19.

Decorah City Council Passes Face Covering Ordinance

Posted: September 3, 2020 at 8:09 AM in News

Friday, August 21st, the Decorah City Council approved the second reading and approved waiving the third reading of Ordinance 1257 This ordinance mandates the use of face coverings in public places within the city limits of the City of Decorah. The ordinance was signed by the Mayor and published August 27th. As of August 27th, 2020 the ordinance is in effect. For more information and to read the full ordinance click here.

Decorah Municipal Pool Closing in August

Posted: August 17, 2020 at 11:21 AM in News

The Decorah Municipal Swimming Pool will close for the season in August. The last day of public swim will be Friday, August 21.

The Decorah Municipal Pool remains open to those 18 and older for adult lap swim and water walking hours the week of August 24-30.

Lap Swim & Water Walking Hours

Monday thru Friday: 6:45-7:35am, 11:00-11:50am and 12:00-12:50pm.

Saturday & Sunday: 11:00-11:50am & 12:00-12:50pm.

Due to limited end of season hours we recommend you call the Park-Rec Office (563-382-4158) 24 hours in advance or by 12pm Friday for weekend lap swim to ensure lane availability. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Cost for lap swim & water walking is the same as daily admission. $5 for those ages 18-64 and $4 for those ages 65 and older.

The 2020 pool season was unique. We appreciate the patrons and community members that helped make this season a success.

Recreation Program Update

Posted: August 4, 2020 at 7:59 AM in News Recreation

The Decorah Parks and Recreation Department is suspending all in person youth recreation programs until after the start of the school year. We plan to to offer fall parks and recreation programs later in the season. More information will be released after Labor Day.

Spring soccer was suspended in April and the decision has now been made to cancel that program. All registered participants should have received an email Monday, August 5. Participants will receive a credit to their account for the cost of that program. Please call the Decorah Parks & Recreation Office at 563-382-4158 with any questions.

 

Free Saturday Yoga in the Park

Posted: July 22, 2020 at 8:53 AM in News Recreation

Decorah Parks and Recreation is partnering with local yoga instructors to offer Free Yoga in the Park Saturdays, July 25-September 26, 10-11am in the green space west of John Cline School. Bring your own mat or towel. No need to register, just show up!

A complete list of dates and instructors are included below.

July 25: Libby Abbas with Reefuel

August 1: Olivia Schnur

August 8: Odette Bruneau

August 15: Laura Ollendick with The Healing Shack & Reefuel

August 22: Mikah Jaschke with Root to Rise Community Yoga

August 29: Molly Gallagher with Yoga Room

September 5: Mikah Jaschke with Root to Rise Community Yoga

September 12: No Yoga in the Park

September 19: Odette Bruneau

September 26: Bethany Shroyer

Upon arrival participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver and confirm that they;

  1. Do not have a fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, new loss of taste or smell, or any other COVID-19 like symptoms now or in the past 48 hours.
  2. Have not had close contact (within 6 feet for equal or greater than a 10-minute period of time or living in your household) with a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 by a medical provider in the past 14 days.
  3. Have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 by a medical provider in the past 14 days.
  4. Have not been told by a medical provider or public health official within the last 14 days to self-quarantine due to potential COVID-19 exposure or been suspected of having COVID-19.

Participants are asked to socially distance while participating in Yoga in the Park.