Recreation

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.

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

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:

Pulpit to Pulpit 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Join us for some fun programs at the Decorah Community Prairie and Butterfly Garden on Sunday, June 23, 1:30-4:00 pm. This event is appropriate for all ages.

Guest presenters will start at 1:30 pm, with MJ Hatfield who will encourage us to “walk slow, look close and be curious” about insects on the prairie. Enjoy a leisurely walk to discover these interesting creatures of our grasslands.

At 2:15, Larry Reis, with the Winneshiek County Conservation Board, will highlight local bird life on the prairie. Watch for Bluebirds, Songsparrows, Killdeer, Dickcissels and others. Bring binoculars if you have them.

At 3:00, we will investigate prairie plant life with a scavenger hunt to focus our exploration. Tours of the Butterfly Garden will be available all afternoon.

The goal of the “Seasons of a Prairie” series is to provide opportunities throughout the year for people to explore and learn about the prairie ecosystem in new ways. Many people use the prairie trails for walking their dog or exercising, but may not really “see” the unique plants and wildlife that live in this beautiful spot, right in town.

Decorah Parks and Recreation, the Locust School Museum Committee and the Decorah Historical Society will sponsor vintage children’s games and past-times. Games include 3-legged and gunny sack races, marbles, jacks and button spinners for children to try!

Come join the fun, Saturday, June 15th at Phelps Park from 2:00pm- 4:00pm.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this years Live Healthy Iowa Track Meet!

Below are the results for the Top 3 finishers in each event.

6 & Under Results

7-14 Results

Anyone between the ages 7-14 who placed 1st or 2nd in an event has qualified for the State Meet on Saturday, June 1st,  in Bondurant, Iowa. Participating in the State Meet is OPTIONAL.

Please let the Park-Rec office know if you plan to participate or not! This will allow the next kiddo the opportunity to attend the State Meet and represent Decorah in your place. Information regarding the State Meet can be found here.

This event will be held Tuesday, May 14, 4:30 pm, at the Decorah High School Track. IMPORTANT: The only participation restriction is age. A participant’s age is as of December 31, 2024.
Born in 2016-2017 (7 & 8 y/o) Born in 2014-2015 (9 & 10 y/o)
Born in 2012-2013 (11&12 y/o) Born in 2010-2011 (13 & 14 y/o)
***6 and Unders can participate, just do not attend state meet***

Online Registration Link (Copy and Paste into Browser):
REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.

May the Fourth Be With You!

Summer registration will open on May 1st at 8:00am.

See what’s offered this summer:

Summer Recreation Brochure

2024 Swim Lesson Brochure

2024 Pool Information