Outdoor Pickleball – Decorah Park & Recreation Department

Pickleball is played at the City of Decorah tennis courts on the days and times listed below. Pickleball is a drop in activity open to individuals of all ages and abilities.

Mondays: 9:00am-11:00am

Tuesdays: 8:00am ‘easy play,’ 9:00am-11:00am & 7:00-9:00pm

Wednesdays: 9:00am-11:00am

Thursdays: 8:00am ‘easy play,’ 9:00am-11:00am & 7:00-9:00pm

Fridays: 9:00am-11:00am

Sundays: 3:00pm-5:00pm

In addition to drop in play, Decorah Parks and Recreation is hosting two Pickleball Classes. Miriam and Daniel Skrade will teach both the beginner and intermediate/advanced pickleball classes. Miriam has taught internationally all levels of  the game and both Miriam and Daniel are experienced players and coaches.

Beginner (9th grade thru adult): Instructors Miriam and Daniel will teach you the
basics of the game including fundamental strokes, serving, rules of play and terminology.

June 1316, 6:007:00pm

Cost: $25

Registration Deadline: June 7

IntermediateAdvanced (9th grade thru adult): Prerequisites: Knows scoring/rules, consistent serve, forehand, backhand, and volley. Ability to generate pace on the ball. Moderatehigh reaction time and court movement This class will focus on court positioning, shot placement, shot variety (dinks, drives, lobs), how to disarm a ‘banger’, how to ‘hold your line’, and help us develop a few go to strategies.
June 2730, 6:007:00pm

Cost: $25

Registration deadline: June 21

Registration for Pickleball classes can be completed online or in the Park-Rec Office.

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Summer Registration begins Monday, May 2

Summer Registration begins Monday, May 2

Registration for Decorah Parks and Recreation for summer programs, activities, swim lessons and pool passes begins at 8:00am Monday, May 2. Registration can be completed online using credit/debit card or in the Park-Rec Office using cash or check.

Swim lessons begin the week of June 13. Additional information regarding swim lessons is available as a pdf or can be viewed on our Swim Lessons & Classes page.

Recreation programs and activities begin the week of June 6. A complete list of recreation programs and activities is available as a pdf or can be viewed online. Please note that children registering for summer programs and activities should register based on their grade level completed during the 2021-2022 school year.

Swim lesson and recreation classes are filled on a first come first served basis, register early for best availability.

The Decorah Municipal Swimming Pool will open for the season Tuesday, May 31. Swim pool passes can be purchased online or in the Park-Rec Office for a reduced rate through Thursday, May 26. New in 2022! Decorah Parks & Recreation will have a key card & scanner system at the pool for season pass holders. Please note that when purchasing a pool pass, a photo must be uploaded for each individual. Each person will be issued their own unique QR code (sent to their email inbox) to present for pool admission. Each person may also choose to stop by the Park-Rec Office after purchasing their pool pass online to be issued their own uniquely numbered card to present for admission. A lost card can be replaced for $5.00 and must be paid for at the Park-Rec Office.

More information including hours, daily admission fees, lap swim, water walking and aquacise classes can be found on the Swimming Pool Website.

 

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2022 Swim Pool Passes on Sale Now

2022 Swim Pool Passes on Sale Now

Swim Pool Passes are available for purchase! Pool passes can be purchased online or in the Park-Rec Office for a reduced rate through Thursday, May 26.

New in 2022! Decorah Parks & Recreation will have a key card & scanner system at the pool for season pass holders. Please note that when purchasing a pool pass, a photo must be uploaded for each individual. Each person will be issued their own unique QR code (sent to their email inbox) to present for pool admission. Each person may also choose to stop by the Park-Rec Office after purchasing their pool pass online to be issued their own uniquely numbered card to present for admission. A lost card can be replaced for $5.00 and must be paid for at the Park-Rec Office.

More information about the 2022 Swim Pool season including pool hours, admission fees, and swim lessons can be found online.

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Free Event: Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championships

Free Event: Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championships

Kids racing on trackThe Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championships local track meet will be held at 4:30pm Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the Decorah High School track. Youth ages 7 thru 14 as of December 31, 2022 are eligible to participate in this free event!

Registration is required and can be completed online. For a complete list of online registration instructions click here.

Registration can also be completed by filling out the PDF entry form and returning it via email (parkrec@decorahia.org) or in person to the Park-Rec Office no later than 4pm Friday, May 13.

 

1st place winners at the local meet will advance to the state championships in Marshalltown, Iowa on Saturday, June 18. More information is also available on the LIVE Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championship Website.

 

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Easter Egg Hunt – Decorah Park & Recreation Department

Easter Egg Hunt

two childer with Easter bunny

Children 8 years and under are invited to participate in Decorah Parks & Recreation’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 10th at 3:00pm at Will Baker Athletic Fields!

The Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 3:00pm and children will find a designated number of eggs filled with candy or prizes. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos and egg hunters will receive a participation gift at the close of the hunt. Masks should be worn when social distancing is not possible.

Registration for the Easter Egg Hunt must be completed in the Park-Rec Office by Monday, April 4. Cost is $4 per participant and must be paid with cash or check at time of registration.

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Spring Soccer Information

Decorah Parks and Recreation Spring Soccer program is open for registration. Soccer is open to children ages 3 thru 7th grade and is held Saturday mornings at Will Baker Athletic Fields. Registration for all soccer leagues must be completed by Monday, March 7.

Pee Wee Coed Soccer League (ages 3 & 4) is held Saturday mornings, April 23 thru May 14. Cost is $20 per child and includes a t-shirt. 5 year old thru 7th grade soccer is held Saturday mornings, April 2 thru May 14 (no soccer April 16). Participants are divided according to age and grade level. Cost is $25 per participant and includes a t-shirt. All players are required to wear shin guards, which Decorah Park-Rec provides at the fields.

Registration can be completed online or in the Park-Rec Office. Credit and Debit cards are accepted online, registration in the Park-Rec Office must be paid by cash or check.

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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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Winter Walkers

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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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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