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Held annually each fall — the Decorah Gear Exchange is the best place to sell and buy gently used outdoor recreation gear in the Decorah Driftlesss area. Find new-to-you gear, connect with other outdoor enthusiasts, gain resources about the area, and join for free activities on local trails too! 

Proceeds benefit Decorah Parks and Recreation, further expanding recreational opportunities and resources in the Decorah area.

September 28-29th at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company

More information at: https://visitdecorah.com/decorahgearexchange/

Join us for another Adult Recess series, hosted by Impact Coffee. This second recess will feature the cornhole!
Format is as follows:
–Must be age 21 or older to participate
-Max of 2 players per team
-Teams can be any combination of men and women

Meet at Impact Coffee for a 5:00pm start time. Cornhole will be played along Washington Street, right next to Impact to allow convenient play and drink access. Participants who provide a valid ID at activity will receive a wristband which will allow you to receive food or beverage promotions provided by the host.

Sign up for FREE at: https://decorahparkrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

Adult Recess is a NEW 21+ only program that allows adults to be kids! This 12-week series brings you friendly competitions through a variety of games, all while enjoying drink and appetizer specials available for purchase at local businesses.
This program will meet every Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm, starting September 5th!
Decorah Parks and Recreation has partnered with six different businesses who will rotate hosting Adult Recess, providing a different location, activity, and food/drink specials each week. Pre-registration is free, but also required for each week of programming as some locations may have limited space.
The Landing Market, Toppling Goliath Brewing Company, Pulpit Rock Brewing Company, Dixie’s Biergarten, Rubaiyat, Impact Coffee
*Food & beverage prices may vary depending on location*
Activities include, but are not limited to, kickball, knockout, whiffle ball, board games/cards, cornhole, sand volleyball, pickleball & more!

Join the fun with our first Adult Recess series, hosted by Toppling Goliath. This first recess will feature the classic game of Kickball!
Format is as follows:
–Must be age 21 or older to participate
-Max of 12 players per team
-Teams can be any combination of men and women
-No more than 10 players on the field, unlimited substitution

Team registration is FREE and should be completed prior to the activity, and emailed to parkrec@decorah.iowa.gov.

Teams can be filled out here: https://parks.decorahia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TEAM-ROSTER-fillable.-PDF.pdf

Meet at the Decorah slow pitch fields for a 5:00pm start time. Kickball will run for one-hour (tentatively) before participants can head over to toppling Goliath and enjoy half off AIM Elevated Ale Pints and Appetizers. Participants who provide a valid ID at activity will receive a wristband which will allow you to receive food or beverage promotions provided by the host.

Adult Recess is a NEW 21+ only program that allows adults to be kids! This 12-week series brings you friendly competitions through a variety of games, all while enjoying drink and appetizer specials available for purchase at local businesses.
This program will meet every Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm, starting September 5th!
Decorah Parks and Recreation has partnered with six different businesses who will rotate hosting Adult Recess, providing a different location, activity, and food/drink specials each week. Pre-registration is free, but also required for each week of programming as some locations may have limited space.
The Landing Market, Toppling Goliath Brewing Company, Pulpit Rock Brewing Company, Dixie’s Biergarten, Rubaiyat, Impact Coffee
*Food & beverage prices may vary depending on location*
Activities include, but are not limited to, kickball, knockout, whiffle ball, board games/cards, cornhole, sand volleyball, pickleball & more!

Decorah Parks and Recreation fall activities open for registration on Thursday, August 15th at 8:00am!

Look for our traditional programming, as well as NEW programs available for youth and adults- check it out here: Fall Brochure 2024

Decorah Parks and Recreation is partnering with Luther College to offer a fun, yet challenging, opportunity on the Ropes Course located on Luther College Campus August 14, 15, & 16th.

The two-hour challenge course programs provided by Luther offers a comprehensive adventure experience in a safe and dynamic learning atmosphere. Through active involvement in this program, groups and individuals work together through challenges that promote and complement dynamics of healthy lifestyles. Learning that is frequently associated with challenge course programming includes active participation and reflection on issues associated with diversity, leadership, team building, communication, problem solving, socialization, cooperation, self confidence, integrity, fitness, and recreational enjoyment.

*Anyone participating age 7-10 years old MUST be accompanied by an adult. The adult must also be in attendance for the full duration of the event*

Luther College staff will work with groups to provide a comprehensive experience designed to be fun, active, and reflective. All staff facilitating groups are certified practitioners ensuring a safe, well-run program meeting Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) industry standards. Luther College requires a signed waiver/liability form that must be completed and turned in the day of the event. Participation will not be allowed without a completed form.

The course is located next to the soccer field just east of Lindeman Pond, the challenge course is a short walking distance from the Regents Center parking lot. All groups will meet at the scheduled time on the challenge course site. Challenge Course rain-date will be based on course availability.

Registration is available starting Monday July 29th.   Registration deadline is Wednesday August 13th at 11:59pm.

https://decorahparkrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

There are three days available with limited spots, 20/session.

August 14th    10:00am- 12:00pm   $10/per participant

August 15th    10:00am- 12:00pm    $10/per participant

August 16th   10:00am- 12:00pm    $10/per participant

Decorah’s Get-2-Gether Committee and Decorah Parks and Recreation are hosting a free Summer Celebration for adults with special needs from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45p.m, Friday, August 16th at Whalen Cabin near Phelps Park.

Adults with special needs are invited for an evening of music, games, Mabes Pizza and Culver’s Custard. Volunteers will be provided by the Luther College Soccer Teams.

Sponsors and community donations allow G2G volunteers to offer these events at no cost to participants.

Participants should register for this event by 5:00pm Wednesday, August 14, to allow volunteers to plan accordingly. Registration can be completed online at www.get2g.com or by contacting the Decorah’s Parks and Recreation office, (563) 382-4158 or parkrec@decorahia.org.