Free Movie in the Park- August 22nd

Posted: August 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM in News Recreation

Join us for a free movie in the park, Saturday August 22nd at Will Baker Park.

Time Bandits will begin at dusk, roughly 8:00pm. Bring a lawn chair, a blanket and snacks to enjoy!

Trail Night in Decorah

Posted: July 30, 2026 at 7:34 AM in News Recreation
Join DHPT, DIRT, and Decorah Run Club members for an evening out on the trails, Thursday, August 13th!

Meet at the Van Peenen Parking Lot by 6:00pm. Options to bike, hike or run on the trails will be available.

Group leaders for beginner, intermediate and advanced participants are available for each hike, bike and running group.

Fall Brochure- Coming August 14th!

Posted: July 25, 2026 at 9:02 AM in News Recreation

The 2026 Fall Brochure is coming soon!

Stay tuned for returning programs, new programs, and events.

Gnomes in the Park 2026

Posted: July 20, 2026 at 9:17 AM in News Recreation

Starting Tuesday, July 21st, Gnomes in the Park returns for Nordic Fest 2026! Stop by the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce to pick up or download a Gnomes in the Park Scavenger Hunt Form and Map for a list of clues to find gnomes for your chance to win a drawing prize.

Search the park for gnomes and fill out the Gnomes in the Park Scavenger Hunt form by writing down the secret word on the back of each gnome. Return your Gnomes in the Park Scavenger Hunt form to the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce for your chance to win a drawing prize. This activity is organized by Decorah Parks & Recreation and Winneshiek County Conservation. It is perfect for kids, adults or the whole family! Your completed Gnomes in the Park Scavenger Hunt form is your ticket for your chance to win a prize.

Please do not remove gnomes from the parks!

Fair Fun Run- July 18th

Posted: July 5, 2026 at 1:54 PM in News Recreation

The Fair Fun Run will be held Saturday, July 18. This family friendly event includes a 3/4 mile kids race for children ages 12 and under, and a 3-mle race for older children and adults. Each participant is eligible for a drawing prize distributed during the awards ceremony (must be present to win).  Refreshments are provided.  Awards are given to 1st-3rd place in each age division.

Registration can be completed online or by returning a paper registration form to the Park-Rec Office. Entry fee is $12 with a t-shirt and $6 without a t-shirt. Registration is still available for the No Shirt option.

Late registration will be taken 7:00-7:30am at the intersection of E Water St. and Sumner St the day of the event . The 3/4 mile run starts at 8:00 am; 3 mile at 8:30 from the fairgrounds.  The awards ceremony will be held in the Fontanelle Shelter near the Cattleman’s Building on the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds after the last participant finishes (approximately 9:30 am)

This event is made possible with the support of the Winneshiek County Fair Board and these sponsors: Deco Products Company, Oneota Community Coop, Dixie’s Biergarten, Collins Aerospace, Stanlet Engineered Fastening, and Rilling Family Chiropractic

G2G at the Winneshiek County Fair- July 16th

Posted: July 4, 2026 at 10:24 AM in News

Decorah’s Get-2-Gether (G2G) Committee and Decorah Parks and Recreation invite adults with special needs to the Winneshiek County Fair Thursday, July 16 for the Rogue Rodeo.

Participants should meet at the deck area on the South side of the Community Building at 5:30pm. A number of designated parking spots will be available for G2G participants just outside the community building.

Participants who are interested will receive ride tickets for the midway. G2G participants will have a designated spot on the track to enjoy the Rodeo that begins at 7:00pm!

Participants must register by Wednesday July 15th at 12:00pm (noon). Registration can be completed online or by calling the Decorah parks & Recreation

Office (563-382-4158).

This is a free event, but registration is required for planning purposes.

July 3rd- 4th Hours

Posted: July 1, 2026 at 3:41 PM in News Recreation

Our main offices will be CLOSED, Friday, July 3rd to observe Independence Day.

The Decorah Municipal Pool will be OPEN from 1:00pm- 8:00pm Friday, July 3rd.

The Decorah Municipal Pool will be OPEN from 1:00pm- 5:00pm Saturday, July 4th.

The Decorah Municipal Pool will be OPEN from 1:00pm- 6:00pm Sunday, July 5th.

Temporary Trail Closure- Effective 6/18

Posted: July 1, 2026 at 1:31 PM in News Recreation
Pulpit Rock
The Lower Pulpit Rock Trail and a portion of Preacher’s Chair Trail are temporarily CLOSED for repairs (red section on the map).
To improve safety and restore sections of the trail, maintenance work will be taking place in the area immediately. We kindly ask all trail users to avoid the closed sections until repairs are complete.
**The lookout is still accessible, but you cannot complete the full loop**
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our trails safe and enjoyable for everyone!

Prairie Palooza- June 28th

Posted: June 22, 2026 at 12:55 PM in News Recreation
Join us as we continue “Seasons of a Prairie” at the Decorah Community Prairie and Butterfly Garden, Sunday, June 28 1:30-4:00 pm.
1:30pm: “Why the Prairie is Green: How Prairie Plants Defend Themselves from the Animals That Eat Them”, with Eric Baack, Luther College Biology Professor
2:15pm: “Nature Connections and Wellness Benefits”, a walk with Enya Wallace, Luther College Biology & English major
3:00pm: Flower Shadow Watercolor, with Sara Kuboushek, Art Haus
This program is open to the public and is free for all ages, sponsored by Decorah Parks and Recreation.