Activities
Standing Paddle Co.
Paddle board, kayak, and pedal boat on Lake Decatur with a rental from the Standing Paddle Co., located just east of the Beach House. Visit the Facebook page, website standingpaddleco.com, or call at 217-615-1986 for details.
Surf Springfield
Instruction in operating electric hydrofoil surfboards. Lessons by appointment located at the Standing Paddle Co. east of the Beach House. Visit Surf-Springfield.com, on socials, or call at 217-341-7115!
Rotary Notes at Overlook Adventure Park
Thank you to Decatur Rotary #180 for adding to the enrichment of our community by adding the Rotary Notes play structure to Historic Nelson Park.
Tandemonium Bike Rental
Cruise the trails on a single-rider, tandem bicycle, or quadricycle from Tandemonium! Since 2012, Shirley and David Hardin have offered this convenient, low-cost rental service at Fairview and Nelson Parks. Helmets are included! Visit the Tandemonium Facebook page for more information.
Litter Critter
Art inspiring change! “Be a Deer, Put it Here” a unique sculpture went up at Overlook Adventure park in the shape of our state animal, the White -Tailed Deer to educate our community and kick off a no litter campaign with the Beautify Decatur Coalition and Limitless Decatur!
9/11 Memorial
The Decatur 9/11 Memorial titled “We Remember, We Rebuild, We Become Stronger,” helps us to remember the tragedy of September 11 and honor those who perished. View this stunning memorial constructed with a 13 1/2 foot I-beam from the World Trade Center on the Nelson Park Lakefront.