Month: December 2021

Winter Trail & Recreation Information

Updated December 29, 2021 at 10:29am.

Skiing

The following hard surfaces have been rolled.

  • Trout Run Trail
  • Palisades
  • Ice Cave Rd

We did not receive enough snow to roll soft trails or to do any grooming.

Snowshoeing

Decorah Parks & Recreation encourages those snowshoeing to use the multi-use trail in Carlson Park, the Decorah Community Prairie, and the trails in Van Peenen. Please be courteous of skiers and stay off the groomed ski trails.

Plowed Walking Routes

Staff will plow routes for walking throughout the winter season.

  • Route #1: Starting at 5th Ave Bridge, travel south along bike trail to Pulpit Rock Campground. Pulpit Rock Campground will be plowed for pedestrians to walk loops around the campground and can return to 5th Ave bridge via the bike trail.
  • Route #2: Freeport trail is plowed from Bowstring Bridge to the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Pedestrians can park in the parking lot by bowstring bridge or in the northwest corner of the Walmart Parking lot.

Ice Skating Rink

Temperatures are cold enough to begin flooding the ice rink for skating! Staff are currently working on ski trails, but we hope to begin putting water on the rink later today. Once this process begins it usually takes about a week before the ice rink is reading for skating.

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YA Friday

Happy New Year!  This YA Friday we’re highlighting some books in our junior nonfiction section that might appeal to readers looking to learn a new skill or start a new habit in the coming year.  

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Winter Walkers

Decorah Parks and Recreation invites the community to join our Winter Walkers program beginning Monday, January 10! Participate as an individual or create a walking pod (small group or family) and challenge yourself to get outside and walk every day. There is no cost to participate, participants should register online.

Each week you will receive an email that includes suggested routes, fun challenges, and a link to each week’s time log. Each submitted time log is an entry into a drawing for a monthly prize. You are not required to walk a certain amount, but rather are encouraged to set weekly goals and to keep a personal log to track and celebrate your own accomplishments.

Winter Walkers is a fun way for folks of all ages to stay active, spend time outside, and stay motivated during the winter when we are oftentimes less likely to bundle up and head outdoors. While the aim of this program is to get walking – feel free to participate as a runner or biker, as the goal is simply to get outside and get moving.

Register now and join us as we walk Decorah!

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1/25: Take-and-Make Tuesday: Snow Ice Cream

Take and make decorative image

We provide the supplies for a project–you pick them up at the library and do the project at home.

— :  Snow Ice Cream

Please pick up materials at the library Tuesday 1/25 between 9 am and 7 pm. Supplies are limited. Register early to guarantee a space. Registration ends 1/17 at 3 pm. 

Registration required please use form below to register.

Enter a phone number where you can be reached in case of changes in the event status

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Select the name of the event you are registering for from the list

Enter the total number of people in your group attending or participating in this event

First and last name of person/s attending or participating in the event. Separate multiple names with a comma.

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Owls Grab-and-Go Kit

Pick-up Friday 1/14.

This month our storywalk is Owl Moon by Jane Yolen and we’re celebrating by offering an owl grab-and-go kit to learn about owls at home.  The kit will include an owl pellet to dissect, suggestions for going on your own “Owl Moon” style owl walk, and owl coloring sheets from the International Owl Center.  Pair this activity kit with the Owl Moon Bookwalk at Phelps Park.  Sponsored by Friends of Decorah Public Library.

Registration is required. Please use form below to register.

Enter a phone number where you can be reached in case of changes in the event status

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Select the name of the event you are registering for from the list

Enter the total number of people in your group attending or participating in this event

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MLK Luminary Decorating

MLK Luminary Decorating

Thursday, 1/13
3:30-4:30 pm

Decorate luminaries in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  We provide the supplies, you create messages of peace, hope, and light to decorate our library steps on the evening of Monday, January 17th.  This activity is appropriate for kids, teens, and adult.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by a grown-up.

Registration is required. Use form below to register.

Enter a phone number where you can be reached in case of changes in the event status

Enter an email to contact you in case of changes in event status

Select the name of the event you are registering for from the list

Enter the total number of people in your group attending or participating in this event

First and last name of person/s attending or participating in the event. Separate multiple names with a comma.

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Cozy Storytime

Cozy Storytime

Monday 1/10, 1/24
DPL children’s section 10 am

Join Decorah Public Library for an active storytime with stretches, scarves, and shaker eggs.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.  Sponsored by Friends of the Decorah Public Library

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This will be an active program with about 20 minutes of stories, stretches, and rhymes followed by time and space for unstructured play and caregiver socialization.  We understand that in a multi-age setting that attention spans will vary and welcome you to participate at the level that feels appropriate. Covid-19 considerations: The Children’s Librarian will be wearing a mask and masks will be available for others that would prefer to wear one.  Please feel free to reach out to Rachael at rbutton@decorahlibrary.org for any additional questions about accessibility, accommodations or logistics.

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2022 Whalen Cabin & Shelter Reservation Information

2022 Whalen Cabin and picnic shelter reservation requests may be made beginning Monday, January 3, at 8:00 am. Reservation requests on January 3 must be made by calling  563-382-4158 and leaving a message with your name, phone number, and the date, time and facility you are requesting to reserve.  Phone calls and messages will be returned in the order they are received.  Messages received before 8:00 am Monday, January 3 will not be considered.

Whalen Cabin and picnic shelters in the Decorah Parks System can be rented during the following time slots; 9am-2pm, 3pm-10pm or all day. The cost to rent Whalen Cabin for one time slot is $50 and the cost to rent Whalen Cabin all day is $70. The cost to rent a picnic shelter is $10 per time slot and the cost to rent a picnic shelter all day is $20.

Rental fees must be paid at least one week in advance of the reservation date. Fees are non-refundable unless cancelled two weeks in advance. The key for Whalen Cabin must be picked up and rental agreement signed by 4pm Thursday if a weekend rental and 24 hours in advance if renting Monday thru Friday. Scout troops may use Whalen Cabin at no cost, however reservations must be made in advance. Picnic shelters not posted with a reserved sign may be used on a first come, first served basis.

Photos and a map of Whalen Cabin and picnic shelters in Phelps Park can be found on our website.

 

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