Join us in Phelps Park for a free, drop in Zumba Series!
Class will meet at Phelps Shelter #1 from 8:00am – 8:45am on the following dates:
Saturday July 27
Saturday August 10
*Serenity Fitness is your rain/weather location*
https://www.zumba.com/p/Carrie-Nimrod/2392594
Come wearing comfortable shoes, clothes and also bring a water bottle.
No registration required, just show up and get ready to move!
**Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult**
Starting Wednesday, July 24th at 1:00pm, Gnomes in the Park returns for Nordic Fest 2024! 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!
The National Guard will be conducting a “Vehicle Extraction” training exercise at Will Baker Park on Monday, July 22 from 9 AM-1 PM.
There will be a limited amount of access and parking at that location during that time. Thanks for your understanding!
Wednesday, July 17
The Decorah Parks crew will be spaying at Carlson Park. Areas include the main trail on the South end, by the cemetery.
Decorah’s Get-2-Gether (G2G) Committee and Decorah Parks and Recreation invite adults with special needs to the Winneshiek County Fair Friday, July 12 for music by Joe Nichols!
Participants should meet at the new “deck” area on the South side of the Community Building at 5:00pm. A number of designated parking spots will be available for G2G participants just outside the new community building.
Participants who are interested will receive ride tickets for the midway, and at 6:30pm the gates open and G2G participants will have a designated spot on the track to enjoy the concert that begins at 7:30pm!
Participants must register by Friday, July 12th 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.
The outer trail of the Decorah Community Prairie will be CLOSED until further notice.
Due to high water levels, the shoreline has diminished significantly and is deemed unsafe. The inner loop of the Prairie will remain open and can be used until an alternative route is developed.
Thank you!
The Fair Fun Run will be held Saturday, July 13. 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: Collins Aerospace, Dental Associates of Decorah, Deco Products Company, The Getup, Gundersen Health System, Oneota Valley Family Eye Care, and Viking State Bank
As we continue to work on the trails, please check on updates daily until everything is re-opened!
The following trails will remain CLOSED for maintenance:
River Trail
Twin Springs Trail
Decorah Community Prairie (Outer Loop along the shoreline)
Please be cautious of the wet conditions in and around our parks. Do not park or drive on any grassy areas and obey signage in the parks, thank you!
Thursday, July 4th
Decorah Parks and Recreation office will be CLOSED
Decorah Swimming Pool will be OPEN 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Pulpit Rock Campground will have normal operating hours
Trail Events: