There are many parks located within the city of Decatur that provide playgrounds, tennis courts, ball diamonds, swimming and pavilions for rental.

American Legion Park

Located on Winchester Street in Decatur, across from Arnold's Lumber.  American Legion Park is  the home of the cannons.  The park has a lot of room to run and play, with playground equipment that includes a playground, swings, and a merry-go-round.  American Legion Park also has a covered picnic shelter and flush toilets available for rental.  Call 724-2520 for rental information.

Bellmont Pond

Eastbrook Park

Eastbrook park is located on Piqua Road by the middle school.  There are 5 acres to explore.

Homestead Park

Homestead Park is located in the Homestead Housing addition.  The City Soccer League plays most of it's games there on Saturday mornings.  The park is long, with a lot of space to run and play.  There is also a playground with a climber, swings and merry-go-round.

Kekionga Park

Kekionga Park is located off of Mercer on Locust Street.  Kekionga park encompasses 50 acres.  There are spots to put in canoes for a leisure paddle down the St. Mary's River, there are extensive trails for hiking and biking.  These trails are part of the Rivergreenway System in Decatur.  There is a pond tucked in towards the back near the playground which contains swings, merry-go-round, mounds and tunnels to play on or in.  There is a picnic shelter and flush toilets available for rental.  Please call 724-2520 to make the arrangements.

Hanna Nuttman Park

Hanna Nuttman Park is located on Washington Street just West of 13th Street.  Hanna Nuttman Park is the last remnant of the original forest in the Decatur Area.  This land was given to the City in 1932 to be used for the enjoyment of all residents.  There are many things to do at Hanna Nuttman Park.  There are 7 ball diamonds that are used by the youth and adult baseball and softball leagues.  Within the vicinity of the ball diamonds there is a playground with a slide, swings and merry-go-round.  

When you go deeper into the park, beyond the ball diamonds, there are two cabins; one built by the Decatur Boy Scouts, and the other by the Decatur Girl Scouts.  Both organizations are still active and continue to maintain those cabins.  As you follow the road beyond the cabins there is a large field with another playground which contains swings and a slide.  There are trails that wind through the woods beginning in the vicinity of the Girl Scout Cabin and on Washington Street.  The City's official Nature Trails begins on Washington street by the big brown sign.  Along that trail you will see varieties of birds, plants and wildlife.  There are even a few bat houses up in the trees.

Northward Park

Northward Park is located on 5th Street across from the Decatur City Pool.  This park has basketball courts.

Rivergreenway Park

The Rivergreenway is a system of trails that wind through Decatur.  They are clearly marked with the Rivergreenway signs and stretch from Kekionga to Riverside Center and beyond.  These trails will take you for a leisure walk or bike ride alongside the St. Mary's River.  There are even a few benches along the way to just sit and enjoy.

Southward Park

Southward Park is located on Winchester Street south of Legion Park.  It has a basketball court and playground equipment.

Stratton

Stratton Park is located behind the Stratton addition.  It is a 10 acre park.

Waterworks Park

Waterworks Park is located on 5th Street.  The Decatur Swimming Pool is the big draw here.  There are two pools; a fenced in wading pool, and a zero depth to deep swimming pool with two drop slides and two diving boards, just for the fun of it!  Concessions are also available.