Recreation

Join us at Will Baker on Saturday, October 19th from 1:00pm-3:00pm for an afternoon of games, crafts and fun! We have partnered with Decorah Rocks who will provide supplies to craft your own unique rock, and then hide for other to find.

Come over to play a variety of yards games, freestyle color/drawing, hike Pulpit Rock, and you can craft your own Trick-or-Treat bag (while supplies last) for Pulpit Rock Campground’s Trick-or-Treat event (3:00pm-5:00pm) that same day!

Costumes are welcome and encouraged 🙂

Leave the gremlins at home and join us for an evening of pumpkin carving or painting, just in time for Halloween, all while enjoy Impact Coffee drinks specials!
Thursday, October 24th from 5:00-7:00pm at Impact Coffee, specials are $1 tap PBR and half-priced fall cocktails!

A variety of pumpkins will be available for participants to choose from to either carve or paint, then take home! You are welcome to bring your own pumpkin to Adult Recess as well.
-Must be 21+ or older

Join us Saturdays, October 12th- November 2nd, 9:00am-9:50am, in the John Cline Gym for Parent-Toddler Game Time! In this program, parents partner with their child to practice skills and then play a number of sports such as soccer, basketball, football, and dance. If weather permits, students will be outdoors for this program.

Limited to 20 students
Fee: $20
Deadline: October 4th

Sign up for this years Full Moon Walleye Fishing Clinic to learn about this enticing species, good knot tying techniques, tips on catching walleye, and much more!
This clinic takes place on October 17th at 4:00pm and meets at Whalen Cabin, then heads onto the Upper Iowa River. Clinic is open to anyone 18 years and older. Participants are required to have a valid 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.
Classroom: 4:00pm—5:00pm
Field Experience: 5:00pm—7:00pm
*Fishing is encouraged afterwards for those interested*

FEE: $10 CAPACITY: 10
DEADLINE: October 11th
RAINDATE: TBD

Join us for a hoops and hops adult recess, hosted by Pulpit Rock Brewing Co.
This recess will include various basketball games, knockout, PIG/HORSE, 32 and more! Come play your childhood favorites, or learn a new one.
**Must be age 21 or older to participate**

Participants must pre-register! Meet at Carl Selland Wayside Park (Ice Rink), across the street from Pulpit Rock Brewing, at 5:00pm to start playing. 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. Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. will be offering $1 off Pulpit Rock Brewing products for this recess.

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!