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PARKS & RECREATION
  
Friday October 15th - Cost $10 per person -
CLICK HERE
Jump on board the bus and ride along as we tour historic
Prairie du Chien. See the places and hear the stories about those that
lived and died and still haunt Wisconsin’s second oldest city. Must be
21.
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THE 2010 FALL AND
WINTER PARK AND REC GUIDE
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Thanks to our friends at
Peoples State Bank we are again excited to offer our action
packed line-up of events & programs for the fall & winter via
this activity guide.
* Hoffman Hall will again offer a variety of leisure & fitness
programs.
* This fall including our very popular Badminton League, Water
Aerobics and Walking Programs.
* If its special events you’re looking for check out our 2 weeks
of Scream Extreme sponsored scary nights or the growing Holiday
Craft & Gift Fair.
* There should be something fun for everyone in the Oktoberfest
and Carpfest celebrations.
* New this year you will see adult opportunities in Swim
Lessons, Ballroom Dancing and Tennis Leagues.
* For the kids we are offering new Saturday evening X-Games and
Mt. Olympus and Bucks Trips. |
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Location: 214 E. Blackhawk
Avenue
Hours: Monday through Friday,
8 AM – 4:30 PM
Contacts: Phone - (608) 326-7207 (City Hall)
Phone – (608) 326-2985 (Hoffman Hall)
Aquatic Park – (608) 326-8071 (June, July, August)
Fax - (608) 326-8182
Email –
pdcparks@mhtc.net
Mail: PO Box 324, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin 53821
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NEWS FROM THE PARK
AND REC DEPARTMENT
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A BIG THANK FOR THE CONCERTS
IN THE PARK SERIES
Thanks to a very generous
donation from the PdC Jaycees the City of PdC Parks and Recreation
Department was able to offer 8 weeks of free Concerts in the Park
this past summer at Lawler Park’s Gazebo. There were large crowds in
attendance weekly listening a variety of the area’s top talents
under a really ”cool” setting .Thanks also to following great
musicians that were able to provide a enjoyable experience for all
those in attendance: Take 2,Dixie Guys, GMC, Lynxvillians, Ralph
Kluesmen, Tim and the Floppy Cowboys, Another Days Sunset, and
Guttenberg German Band(pictured). Special thanks goes out to
Coordinator Ruth Check- Gates and PDC’s Pied Piper Dan Winkleski.
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FISH CAMP A
SUCCESS
Thanks
in part from a sponsorship from Starks Sport Shop, the City
of Parks and Recreation Department was able to offer the
first ever Fish Camp at the Washington Street Park.
Participants mastered many fishing skills and had a chance
to catch a variety of fish including two large catfish!
Awards given out include: Alex Bearce-Largest Game Fish,
Aaron Harsha-Largest Fish ,Avery Fuller-Best Caster, Justin
Frazier-Best Filleter, Nathan Coleman- Sportsmanship, Jacob
Mallet-Best Knot Tying, Isaac Nichols-Largest Panfish, Adam
Rider-Best Fishing Story, Dan Rider and Sawyer
Fuller-Fishermen of the Week. Bob Witt and Mike Ulrich had a
great time as instructors and invite those interested to the
departments Youth Fishing Derby on July 18th.
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ABOVE - An
Outing with the Grandchildren - Grandparents
Sylvia and Ron Hollenberger of Prairie du Chien
brought their visiting grandchildren, Brook, 8,
and Brett, 7, Hollenberger of Marriottsville,
Maryland to the Prairie du Chien Rod and Gun
Club, Prairie du Chien Park and Recreation Youth
Fishing Derby Sunday, July 18. BELOW - Fishing
at the Slough.Grace Watson, 4, adjusts her
fishing tackle. Grace is the daughter of
Cody Watson and Jessie Kreis. (Photos by Cummings
Photography.)

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YOUTH FISHING DERBY
Prairie du Chien, WI---There were 29
registrants for the Prairie du Chien Park and Recreation
Dept., Prairie du Chien Rod and Gun Club third annual Youth
Fishing Derby held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 18, along
St. Feriole Slough under sunny skies and moderate
temperatures. According to Park and Recreation Director Mike
Ulrich, counting parents and siblings, there were probably
about 50 to 60 persons involved in this catch and release
fishing derby which also saw a lot of fish caught, which
always adds to the excitement.
Sponsors in addition to the Prairie du
Chien Park and Recreation Dept. and the Prairie du Chien Rod
and Gun Club included Stark's Sports Shop, who provided the
free bait and prizes, and FLW Outdoors, which also provided
prizes. The official weight-in scale was on loan from Valley
Fish and Cheese shop. All participants received at least one
prize which added to the fun.
Winners in each age category were
determined by fish weight. Winners, first through fourth
place, in the eight-year-old and under category were: Maddox
Cejka, Mackenzie Ruff, Lucas Holtz and Brett Kersher.
Winners in the 9 to 10 year-old category were: Sawyer
Fuller, Caleb Remke, Alex Bearce and Dillon Hubbard. First
through third place winners in the 11 to 12-year-old
category were: Brady Fernette, Dalton Boylen, Chris Larson
and Tyler Tayek. There were no entrants in the 13 to
17-year-old.
There was a "good turnout" said Park and
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City of PdC Park and Recreation Department Youth Track program ended
their regular season with a Local Hershey meet where those in
attendance saw great competition and excellent sportsmanship as each
youth received ribbons and supportive loud cheers from the fans and
fellow teammates. This year’s program ,which had 36 participants,
was co-sponsored by the PdC Half Marathon & 5 K Race Organizers and
PdC School Fund 80. Some of the participants will be attending the
Regional Qualifier at UW-LaCrosse where the top two entry’s per age
division could qualify for the State Meet in Wauwatosa and National
meet in Hershey, PA. Special thanks to this year’s coaches: Missy
Mays, Kyle McCoy, Spencer Kilbey and Coordinator Amanda Johll. Great
job kids and coaches! |
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The City of Prairie du Chien's Park
and Recreation Department ended their Youth Soccer program with over 70
participants. This year’s program was sponsored by the PdC Fire
Department and Fund 80. The programs exceptional coaching staff were
Monica Olmstad , Molly Cunningham, John Rickleff, Spencer Kilbey, and
Molly Cunningham. Special thanks to all the parents for the great
sportsmanship shown and the terrific visit from the Firemen! |
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The Hook and Ladder Family
Fishing night sponsored by the PdC Fire Department, Starks Sport Shop,
and PdC Park and Rec. Department
Kids participating learned about casting and fish
identification. Many “whoppers “ were caught along fish stories and a
terrific shorelunch meal! Great job firemen and kids! |
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City Administrator
Aaron Kramer presents a Prairie du Chien Park and Rec Youth
Track Program T-Shirt, which was purchased with a $300 donation
from Prairie du Chien Half-Marathon and 5-K, to Linda Hansen,
event organizer. A record number of
runners took part in the
Fourth Annual event, which was held on May 2nd, on the scenic
13.1 mile and 5K routes, running past the beautiful Mississippi
River, historic sites, residential areas, and the majestic river
bluffs. The City of Prairie du Chien and the Park and Recreation
Department extends a big thank you for the donation.
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Mission Statement
The City of Prairie
du Chien Park and Recreation Department's mission statement serves
as a means to work towards the community’s needs that the city
should be striving to provide quality facilities and offer
affordable wholesome recreation and leisure opportunities that
enhance the quality of their lives while living in this community.
With over 600 acres of
parks and open spaces, a recreation center, indoor and outdoor pool, and
an abundance of riverfront activities and events, they all bring people
together and add to a sense of civic pride and belonging. As a fully
developed community, maintaining and updating park and recreational
facilities will preserve the value and popularity of the city’s park
system.
The City’s waterfront,
farm park, arts, culture, and historical features adds to the meaning of
community life and certainly sets this community apart and should
continue to be highlighted. Residents want places to gather, socialize,
and meet. Residents also encourage activities that build a sense of
community such as city-wide festivals and events that recognize the
city’s history, diversity, and desire to have fun!
Goals
1. 1.
Continue to maintain and
enhance city parks, recreation facilities, open space, and leisure services to meet the community needs.
2. Continue to develop high
quality and a wide variety of recreation and leisure programs to youth, adults, and special needs participants to
meet the needs of the community.
3. Continue to provide
programming with various partnerships.
4. Continue to upgrade parks,
trail systems, and playground equipment.
5. Enhance the city’s waterfront,
farm park, arts, cultural, and historic assets.
6. Build support and promote a
sense of community through recreation programming.
7.
Preserve, maintain, and
educate the community on the natural resources for ourselves and future generations.
Staff
Director of Parks
and Recreation - Mike Ulrich
Seasonal part-time
employees (Summer 60-70)
Seasonal part-time employees (Winter 15-20) |