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Decorah Parks and Recreation

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Decorah includes a diverse 750 acre park system, off road and paved trails, a municipal campground and pool, and recreation opportunities for all ages.

Decorah Parks and Recreation takes great pride in enriching the lives of others through quality parks and year-round programs for people of all ages, abilities and income levels.

11/02/2026

Winterizing our parks is officially underway ❄️

Our crew is starting the process of preparing our parks and facilities for the winter season. You'll notice some seasonal changes as we get everything ready for the colder months ahead.

Winterized as of 11/2:
Whalen Cabin
Palisades Park
Mary Christopher Park
Phelps Park

11/02/2026

Resharing an oldie, but a goodie, post from our friends at Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

Fall is an important time for our native brook trout and wild brown trout as they begin spawning in local streams. During this time, trout create nests called redds, where they lay and protect their eggs.

Redds are areas of cleaned gravel on the stream bottom and often appear noticeably lighter in color than the surrounding streambed. You'll typically find them in shallow, faster-moving sections of streams with gravel bottoms.

Walking through these areas can disturb or damage trout eggs. As the season progresses, redds can become harder to spot, so it's important to take note of their locations and avoid them.

Trout eggs won't hatch until February or March, making it especially important to protect these nesting areas throughout the winter.

If you're unsure whether an area is a redd, play it safe and stay out of the stream!

11/02/2026

Get into the holiday spirit with Crafts for Christmas!

Join us Tuesday afternoons and craft homemade Christmas decor with us🎄⛄

Early registration is open now 👀

** All other programs for winter will open Friday, November 13th **

10/31/2026

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spooktacular Halloween!

10/30/2026

We had a busy afternoon at our Prairie Seed Harvest at the Decorah Community Prairie, followed by Adult Recess at The Landing Market, where everyone got creative with some pumpkin painting!

A big thank-you to everyone who joined us and helped make both events so much fun!

10/27/2026

Attention Decorah Middle School Students!

Looking for something fun to do on your day off from school? Round up your friends and join us for a fun morning of dodgeball action!

📅 Event Date: Friday, November 6 (No School Day!)
⏰ Check-In: By 8:45 AM
📍 Location: Carrie Lee Gym
🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 4th

How to Sign Up:
1️⃣ Assemble Your Squad: Teams must consist of 3 girls and 3 boys.
2️⃣ Get Forms: Pick up team roster and waiver forms from your Middle School PE teachers.
3️⃣ Register: Submit your completed team roster, signed parent/guardian waivers for each player, and the $36 team fee to the Park-Rec Office by Wednesday, November 4th.

10/26/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Decorah Parks and Recreation
Press Contact: Marc Holtey, Parks and Recreation Director, 563-382-4158

Invasive Plants Cut-Stump Treatment

Decorah, IA (Monday, October 26, 2026)

On Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29 (if conditions permit), Japanese Barberry and Buckthorn will be cut and stump-treated with Glyphosate along the Upper Twin Springs Trail (southeast corner).

The areas will be closed until the re-entry period of 24 hours after application, and signage will remain up for 96 hours with additional information regarding the application.

This is an official city press release. Modifications of any kind are prohibited without express written consent of the author. Any reprint or broadcast of this information must include this entire communication.

Address

400 W Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA
52101

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15633824158

Website

http://parks.decorahia.org/

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