New Year’s Eve Bash

The Decorah Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to attend the 26th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust and Gundersen Health System!  This free family friendly event will be held Sunday, December 31, 5:30-9:30pm, in the Luther College Regents Center. The evening includes open swimming, basketball, tennis, pickleball, a Bouncy House for the little ones, and more.  Concession items including pizza, popcorn, water and Gatorade will be available for purchase. Please enter the Luther College Regents Center using the circle drive entrance on the west side of the building.

NEW** kids receive a free Luther College t-shirt upon arrival. These shirts will grant you FREE entry into any Luther College sporting event for the 2024 calendar year (Jan. 1- Dec. 31)

If possible, please RSVP here to help us plan ahead: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeG-wtGsdDHXTHuwSo36cZiMWdWkLEd2fycDABpeQ5NibUubA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Reindeer Workshop

Join us for an evening of reindeer making, led by Decorah Parks & Recreation staff. This workshop will take place on Thursday, December 14th at 6:30pm in the Decorah Park Shop (613 Park Street, next to Whalen Cabin).

This event is limited to 20 reindeer. Families or groups are welcome to attend as one to build a single reindeer.

FEE: $10

Holiday Lights

Helping Services for Youth & Families is happy to announce the opening of the 19th annual Holiday Lights event, held at Pulpit Rock Campground in Decorah. Holiday Lights is an annual fundraiser for Helping Services for Youth & Families, a nonprofit organization with programs that promote healthier and safer families throughout Northeast Iowa.

A free-will donation will be collected as you enter the gates of Holiday Lights. All donations benefit Helping Services for Youth & Families. For the complete schedule and list of sponsors, please visit www.helpingservices.org/holidaylights.

 

Winter Brochure 2023

Winter Brochure 2023- 2024

Registration opens at 8:00am, Wednesday, November 15th.

You can register for activities by clicking the Online Registration & Activities Info button. Credit and debit card payments are only accepted online. If you don’t have computer access, we are still accepting registrations by mail or in person at the Park-Rec. Office, but payment must be made by check or cash.

Turkey Trot- Free Event!

Participate in Decorah Parks & Recreation’s Turkey Trot Thursday, November 23 thru Sunday, November 26!

Run or walk the 5k or 1-mile loop that we have marked out in the Decorah Community Prairie anytime Thursday, November 23 thru Sunday, November 26. Submit your run/walk online and send a photo of you completing your turkey trot to decorahrec@gmail.com to be entered in a drawing to win a prize! This is an on-your-own, self paced event that can be a fun challenge for individuals or for your entire household. The Decorah Community Prairie is located at the south end of Ohio Street (over the levee) in Decorah.

Turkey Shoot Results!

2023 Turkey Shoot Results

149 people participated in the 41st Annual Decorah Park-Rec. Turkey Shoot on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. This parent-child free throw contest was held in the Decorah High School gym.  Participants were divided into age categories based on the combined ages of the participating parent and child. A turkey was awarded to the top scoring team in each category.  Turkeys were provided by Decorah Fareway and other prizes were purchased with donations from Deco Products, The Family Table, Gunderson Health System, Collins Aerospace and Prairie Lakes Church.  Turkey and drawing prize winners should pick up their certificate or prize in the Park-Rec. Office, which is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please note the Park-Rec Office is closed Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day.

    Turkey Winners                                                                          Prize Drawing Winner

 38 & Under     Megan and Lizzie Sherman                             Justin & Wyatt Kupka

39-41              Bethany and Brenton Noble                                   Al & Aiden Vang

                  42-44               John and Simon Vogel                                      Kristi Armor & Scarlett Novak

       45-47               Megan and Eli Lyon                                           Chris & Camden Cooper

      48-50                Andrew and Anna Bailey                                  Zac & Conner Robinson

         51-53               Zac and Peter Robinson                                     Munch & Levi Sherman

                     54-56               Amanda and Payge Webb                            Dawn Watson & Carson Bateman

          57-59               Jackson and Ray Hayek                                  Marnie & Daphne Carlson

               60-62               Andy and McCoy Bonnet                                       Jackson & Vaughn Hayek

                63+              Amy and Jackson Pipho                                          Andy & Marit Carlson

                                                                                                                       Derek & Elena Thompson

                                                                                                                     Sarah & Karl Wicks

                                                                                                                     Dustin & Josina Noble

                                                                                                                      Brian & Grace Huinker

                                                                                                                     Dominic & Collin Pechota

                                                                                                                      Jacob & Aschim Reindhardt

Turkey Shoot- November 7th

The 41st Annual Decorah Park-Rec. Turkey Shoot will be held in the Decorah High School Main Gym on Tuesday, November 7, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. In this fun family event, a parent and child team up, combine their ages to determine their competition bracket, and each shoot 10 free throws in an attempt to win a certificate for a free turkey.

In addition, all teams are eligible for a prize drawing. Winning teams will be posted on the Park-Rec. website and Facebook page by 4:00 pm Wednesday, November 8.  This is a free activity, no need to register, just show up!

This event is sponsored by Deco Products Company, The Family Table Restaurant, Fareway, Gundersen Health System, Collins Aerospace, and Prairie Lakes Church.

Trick or Treat at Pulpit Rock Campground

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.

Walleye Fishing Clinic (Ages 18 & Older)

Sign up for our Walleye Fishing clinic to learn about this enticing species, good knot tying techniques, tips on catching walleye, and much more!

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

G2G Tailgate at Luther College

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