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The Men’s Class D&E ASA State Slowpitch Tourney will be held at Rotary Park from July 17 – 19. Forty teams from across the state will compete in this double-elimination… See more about MEN’S STATE SLOWPITCH TOURNEY JULY 17 – 19 AT ROTARY PARK

The regular meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Decatur Park District scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 12 o’clock noon has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 22,… See more about NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING

The 22nd Annual USTA/Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic has been postponed until 2021. “Due to the ongoing situation surrounding COVID-19, the United States Tennis Association has cancelled all five ITF… See more about Beck Tennis Classic Postponed Until 2021

A new outdoor playground for all ages and abilities, will be unveiled with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Historic Nelson Park on Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30 p.m. Teaming up… See more about JUNIOR WELFARE ASSOCIATION (JWA) TO UNVEIL PLAYGROUND AT OVERLOOK ADVENTURE IN HISTORIC NELSON PARK

Thank you to those who signed up for our very first Staley Run, White & Blue Virtual run! We know this was a bit of a change from our normal… See more about Staley Run, White & Blue Virtual Run Results

In guidance with the Governor’s Restore Illinois Plan, the Decatur Park District is re-opening The Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) in Phase 4 beginning Monday, June 29 with new hours… See more about DECATUR PARK DISTRICT RE-OPENING DECATUR INDOOR SPORTS CENTER (DISC)

In guidance with the Governor’s Restore Illinois Plan, the Decatur Park District is re-opening some public restroom facilities and pavilion rentals in its high-use areas. Currently Open Nelson Dog Park… See more about DECATUR PARK DISTRICT RE-OPENING PARK RESTROOMS AND PAVILION RENTALS

2020 marks the 37th year the Decatur Park District and Illinois State Board of Education have partnered to provide free meals at locations across Decatur as part of the Summer… See more about FREE LUNCH PROGRAM EXTENED THROUGH SUMMER

After much deliberation, The Decatur Park District has canceled all events that are part of the 2020 Season at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19… See more about Devon 2020 Season Cancelled

The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence… See more about Decatur Park District Named 2020 Gold Medal Finalist