No school? No problem!
Join us at Carrie Lee Elementary for free, open gym play from 1:00-4:00pm on the following days:
Special No School Day Open Gym Dates for children in 5th– 8th grade.
Friday, Nov 29 |
Monday, Dec. 30 |
Friday, Jan. 3 |
Monday, Dec. 23 |
Tuesday Dec. 31 |
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Thursday, Dec 26 |
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Friday, Dec. 27 |
Thursday, Jan. 2 |
2025 Whalen Cabin and picnic shelter reservation requests may be made beginning Thursday, January 2, at 8:00 am. Reservation requests on January 2 must be made by calling 563-382-4158 and leaving a message with your name, phone number, and the date, time and facility you are requesting to reserve. Phone calls and messages will be returned in the order they are received. Messages received before 8:00 am Tuesday, January 2 will not be considered.
Whalen Cabin and picnic shelters in the Decorah Parks System can be rented during the following time slots; 9am-2pm, 3pm-10pm or all day. The cost to rent Whalen Cabin for one time slot is $60 and the cost to rent Whalen Cabin all day is $84. The cost to rent a picnic shelter is $12 per time slot and the cost to rent a picnic shelter all day is $18.
Rental fees must be paid at least one week in advance of the reservation date. Fees are non-refundable unless cancelled two weeks in advance. The key for Whalen Cabin must be picked up and rental agreement signed by 4pm Thursday if a weekend rental and 24 hours in advance if renting Monday thru Friday. Scout troops may use Whalen Cabin at no cost, however reservations must be made in advance. Picnic shelters not posted with a reserved sign may be used on a first come, first served basis.
Photos and a map of Whalen Cabin and picnic shelters in Phelps Park can be found on our website.
The Decorah Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to attend the 27th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust and Gundersen Health System! This free family friendly event will be held Tuesday, December 31, 5:30-9:30pm, 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.
Dunning’s Spring Park will be CLOSED on Wednesday, December 11th for tree work.
Join us for an evening of reindeer making, led by Decorah Parks & Recreation staff. This workshop will take place on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30pm and 7:603pm sessions in the Decorah Park Shop (613 Park Street, next to Whalen Cabin).
This event is limited to 20 reindeer (10/session). Families or groups are welcome to attend as one to build a single reindeer.
FEE: $10
Participate in Decorah Parks & Recreation’s Turkey Trot Thursday, November 28 thru Sunday, December 1!
Run or walk the 5k or 1-mile loop that we have marked out in the Decorah Community Prairie anytime Thursday, November 28 thru Sunday, December 1.
**Traditional routes have changed due to trail maintenance and closures. The 1-mile loop is available to walkers/runners. Participants choosing to follow a 5k route may follow the same path and complete the distance in laps. Please follow the map/signs posted**
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 is an on-your-own, self paced event that 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.
Palisades Park is closed to vehicle traffic for the season. The park remains open to pedestrian traffic and will be groomed for skiing when weather allows.
2024 Turkey Shoot Results
162 people participated in the 42nd Annual Decorah Park-Rec. Turkey Shoot on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. This parent-child free throw contest was held in the Decorah High School gym. Participants were divided into age categories based on the combined ages of the participating parent and child. A turkey was awarded to the top scoring team in each category. Turkeys are provided by Decorah Fareway and other prizes were purchased with donations from Deco Products and Prairie Lakes Church.
Turkey and drawing prize winners should pick up their certificate or prize in the Park-Rec. Office, which is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Turkey Winners Prize Drawing Winner
38 & Under Jacob & Aschim Reindhardt Justin & Wyatt Kupka
39-41 Emmett & Tyler Wedemeier Dominic Pechota & Jalen Klus
42-44 Cody & Duke Webb Andrew & Brandon Bailey
45-47 John & Simon Vogel Jake & Nora Feller
48-50 Bryan & Beckham Panos Carol & Chase Hopp
51-53 Derek & Drew Thompson Bethany & Josina Noble
54-56 Tadd & Harper Schutte Gabby & Emersyn Root
57-59 Joel & Brock Teslow Gregg & Kate Pattison
60-62 Amanda & Peyton Webb Janice & Tristan Hanson
63+ Mark & Justin Albers Nick & Carter Kargalskiy
Brandon & Harper Pitz
Nathan & Carter Todd
Sarah & Lydia Trimble
Adam & Archer Weber
