Join us Saturday, October 28th for trick or treating at designated campsites within Pulpit Rock Campground. Campers will be identified by using caution tape!
This is a free, open house event runs 3:00pm – 5:00pm, and will also include yard games and popcorn.
Parking is limited at the Campground, additional parking is available at Will Baker Park.
This 4 hour clinic takes place on Sunday, October 22nd from 8AM-12PM and meets at Whalen Cabin and heads onto the Upper Iowa River. Clinic is open to anyone 18 years and older.
Students are required to have a fishing license, wear appropriate clothing, be able to drive to fishing sites, and bring your own rod. Lures to be provided.
Clinic Capacity is 10 and carpooling is encouraged.
RAINDATE: October 28th
Decorah’s Get-2-Gether (G2G) Committee, Decorah Parks and Recreation and Luther College Baseball invite adults with special needs to Luther College, October 21st from 11:30am- 1:00pm to enjoy food, music and games before kickoff! Participants should meet at the circle drive right outside of the Luther College Regents Center.
Following the tailgate at 1:00pm, participants will have free entry to the Luther College vs. Simpson Storm football game to cheer on the Norse.
Participants must register by 5:00pm Thursday, October 19th. Registration can be completed by visiting https://www.get2g.com/, calling the Decorah Parks & Recreation Office (563-382-4158), or by email at parkrec@decorah.iowa.gov
Due to weather, we will be moving our Halloween Movie Night inside to the Decorah Middle School Gym.
Please enter through the doors closest to the gym located on Jefferson Street. You may park in the lot on Jefferson Street and cross the bridge to enter the gym.
Popcorn will be available, bring your own drinks and other movie snacks to enjoy!
Movie starts at 7:30pm, showing Hocus Pocus!
Palisades Park is closed to all users starting Monday, October 9, 2023.
Hazardous tree removal has begun in Palisades Park, closing the park and trail to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Thank you for your patience during this process.
The park and trail are set to re-open Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Fall is harvest season and Decorah Parks and Recreation is hosting a Prairie Seed Harvest on Wednesday, October 11, 4:30-6:00 pm at the City Prairie.
The public is invited to help collect seed for establishing prairie on other city properties.
Participants will be able to take some seed home to plant in their own yards.
*Help Decorah City Parks
*Help Pollinators at home
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.
Visit https://visitdecorah.com/decorahgearexchange/ for more information.
Fall COED Slowpitch begins Wednesday, September 6th at Decorah City Fields.
Flag Football starts Saturday, September 9th at Will Baker Athletic Fields. 2023 Flag Football Schedule
Spikesters Volleyball Sessions will run Saturdays, September 9th- October 14th, at Carrie Lee Gymnasium.
Fall Baseball will run Sundays, September 10th- October 1st from 3:00pm- 5:00pm, at Decorah City Fields.
Art in the Park will begin Mondays, September 11th – October 2nd from 4:15pm- 5:00pm.
Our Fall Brochure is here! Check out this year’s fall activities and more!