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Parks & Recreation
Michigan winters make the summers here that much more enjoyable. That's why the Village of Decatur is proud to offer its residents and visitors a number of public parks in which to enjoy the balmy days of spring, the sun-filled days of summer, and the crisp afternoons of fall. And, if you like to get out in the snow, there's ample time to enjoy snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing and more! Maintained by the Village, the parks provide a variety of recreational opportunities with continuous improvements for added enjoyment.

 
Baseball Diamonds & Football Fields
Baseball diamonds and football fields are located between Edgar Bergen Blvd. and Austin Blvd. in the back of the school complex. The fields are owned and maintained by the school with help in the summer from the youth program. Additional softball fields are located on W. M-51 Highway, located in back of the Hayloft ice cream parlor, just outside the Village limits.

Softball for adults is available in the summer months. Contact Ron Shugars at (269) 429-8924 for more information.

The Decatur Youth Group sponsors sports programs in baseball and rocket football for children ages 5 to 12. Contact Brian Southworth at (269) 423-4421 or visit their website.

Downtown Development Authority Park
 
The Downtown Development Authority Park is located at the north edge of the downtown area on the corner of North Phelps and West St. Marys Streets. It is a pocket park, equipped with park benches, a Gazebo and a drinking fountain. A great place to sit and relax. The Park is also the home of the Farmer's Market, every Saturday morning from July to October.
Fire Station Park
 

Fire Station Park is located between M-51 (Deleware Street) at the West Village Limits, next to the Decatur-Hamilton Fire Station and St. Mary's Street at the West Village Limits. The entrance and parking is located on West St. Marys Street. From the Village Hall, turn 1/2 block onto W. St. Marys Street. The Park is four blocks west on W. St. Marys Street on the left.

This park has a small pavilion, picnic tables, playground equipment, a two net tennis court (paved) and an outhouse type non-flush bathroom that is open to the public.

Raider Romp

 
Raider Romp Park is located on Veterans Memorial Drive in back of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6248 Outdoor Pavilion (open to the public) at 540 N. Phelps Street. It has a fenced in "Mega" playground with many pieces of play equipment. The park is open year round. Bathrooms are locked at dusk and closed Oct. 15 - May 1.
Red Woolfe Park
 
Red Woolfe Park & Beach is owned and maintained by the Village of Decatur and is located on Lake of the Woods at the end of Pine Street. The Park is open from noon to 8:00 PM, Memorial Day through Labor Day and offers swings and playground equipment as well as a pavilion, picnic tables, stationery bar-b-que grills, a horseshoe pit, volleyball net and swimming. The area is fenced in for safety. Public bathrooms and water are also available, as is a concession stand (hours are posted by management).

Lifeguards are on duty at the beach during open hours (noon to 8:00 PM). The Beach telephone number is 269-423-8488.

The pavilion can be reserved by calling the Village Office (269-423-6114), Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The pavilion is cemented, but has no electrical outlets. The gate is locked before and after hours and no admittance after hours is allowed.

Swimming Lessons are offered in June by the Lifeguards at the Park. Morning classes from 8:00 AM to noon, in age categories. Call the Village Hall for times and costs at (269) 423-6114.

Southside Park
 
Located on the corner of S. Williams and Beers Streets, the skatepark is in the first stage of development. A fenced in area with cemented surface and skateboard ramps are in place. A basketball court has been added to the facility.  Future plans will include a pavilion with restrooms. Park hours vary and are posted at the site.

Village of Decatur | 114 N. Phelps | Decatur, MI 49045 tel: 269.423.6114 | fax: 269.423.9047 | email: villageofdecatur@comcast.net

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