- A-Z_Index
- About Åmål, Sweden
With just over 9,000 residents Åmål, Sweden is nestled along the shore of Lake Vänern in southern Sweden. It features a lively historic community filled with galleries, parks, shops and more! In 2002, Åmål won a competition and was named the best city center in Sweden. From the idyllic town enter to the rich outdoor life and the countless events it is easy to enjoy all the beautiful town has to offer.
- Absentee Voting
- Action Center
- Administration
The City of De Pere operates under a Mayor-Council-City Administrator form of government as provided by State law.
- Administrative Services
Administrative Services Division
- Adult Sports Leagues
- Agendas & Minutes
- Aging Commission
- Amal, Sweden
- Apply for a Youth Rec Scholarship
- Aquatic Facilities Updates
Updates on the construction of new aquatic facilities and pools at VFW and Legion Park in De Pere.
- Arbor Day & Tree City USA
- Art & Enrichment
- Arts & Crafts
From adults creating lifelike landscapes on canvas to little kids creating an abstract masterpiece with finger paint, to just about any arts and craft project in between, De Pere Parks, Recreation & Forestry offers a wide variety of arts, crafts, painting and enrichment opportunities for all ages and abilities.
- Assessment
Accurate Appraisal, LLC has been contracted with the City and is responsible for assessing all real and personal property.
- Awards
- Bartender License
- Become a Lifeguard
Being a lifeguard in De Pere offers a unique job experience for anyone that obtains the certification. As a lifeguard you will obtain lifelong skills such as CPR/First Aid & AED. You get the chance to be outside every day and provide a safe swimming environment for the everyone that visits the pool.
- Beer Gardens
De Pere Beer Gardens are a community event designed to provide a relaxing social gathering for people of all ages - featuring micro brews on tap, food vendors, live music and activities.
- Before & After School Programs
With the cooperation of Our Lady of Lourdes & Westwood Schools, the De Pere Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is offering Kidz Zone Before & After School Recreation Program. This program is designed to provide recreational and social opportunities to students before and after school. This program is currently available to residents of the West De Pere School District.
- Bicentennial Park
- Bingo
- Birds & Waterfowl
- Blog
- Board of Health
- Board of Health
The Board of Health meets 4 times per year, the 3rd Monday in March, May, September, and November at 5:30 p.m.
- Board of Review
The Board of Review is a statutory body, consisting of citizen members, that has the responsibility of hearing objections to property valuations assigned by the assessor.
- Boards & Commissions
- Boat Launch Passes
- Boat Launch Sticker & Fees
- Boat Launches & Docks
- Boating, Kayaking & Fishing
- Braisher Park
- Building Inspection Division
The Mission of the Building Inspection Department is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents and the general public while maintaining neighborhood aesthetics and property values.
- Business Climate
- Business News
- Business Operation Tips for Local Business During Covid-19 Pandemic
- Business Related
- Business Relief & Resources
- Camps & Workshops
- Cards & Games
- Carney Park
- Cat License
- Chamber of Commerce
- Chicken License
- Cigarette & Tobacco License
- City Attorney
The City Attorney is the appointed official who provides legal representation to the City of De Pere as an entity. The City Attorney provides counsel and advisement to the Common Council, general counsel and representation to the City and is responsible for the prosecution of all municipal ordinance violations.
- City Clerk
Our office is the legal custodian of official city records and is the filing agency for numerous reports and documents such as oaths, bonds, council nomination papers and candidate financial records. The City Clerk's Office acts as a liaison between the public, city departments, and the Common Council.
- City of De Pere – Small Business Pandemic Response
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many small and local businesses will be forced to endure temporary or permanent closures that may require them to drastically alter their business operations, lay-off staff, and potentially deal with an excess supply of perishable or non-perishable food and materials. Our small businesses are the economic backbone of our community and the City of De Pere wants to do everything it can to help our local partners keep the doors open and the lights running. The City understands there are a wealth of programs and resources at the state and federal level, but not every business has the resources or experiences to access the programs.
- City Services A - Z
View the full list of City Services from A-Z.
- Clerk's Office
- Common Council
- Community Center
- Community Center
The Community Center is designed to provide a wide variety of uses for the entire community. Amenities within the community center include: meeting rooms, multi-purpose rooms, game room, and lounge area.
- Community Health Improvement Process
The Community Improvement Process Steering Committee identified three health priorities; obesity, mental health and drugs & alcohol. Partnering with individuals, families ad organizations Brown County is dedicated to improving the communities health.
- Community Partnerships & Events
- Compost Facility
- Contact De Pere
- Court and Plea Information
- COVID 19 - Develop Business Continuity/Contingency Plan Suggestions
- COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) - De Pere Updates & Response
- COVID-19 Identified Federal, State & Other Funding Resources
- Crime & Incident Map
- Crime Prevention Tips & Resources
- Cultural Exchange/Delegation Visits
- Cultural Exchange
Since 2007, De Pere and its sister city Åmål, Sweden, have emphasized creating a partnership and sharing ideas in the realm on cultural exchange. This has been facilitated through numerous visits of delegates both to and from Åmål. During such visits, delegates from both De Pere and Åmål are able to exchange ideas on many social and economic programs. For example, 2016 an Åmål delegate in charge of their main street program admired the clock in De Pere at the end of the Claude Allouez Bridge. This admiration eventually turned into Åmål obtaining a similar clock in their city square. Additional exchanges between the two cities include: The De Pere Exchange Student scholarship along with the expansion of the pen pals program and connections with Seroogys.
- Dance Classes
- Dance, Poms & Twirling
Looking for dance classes in De Pere? You've come to the right place! The De Pere Parks, Recreation & Forestry offers an incredible variety of dance, poms and twirling classes for all ages! Whether you're brand new to dance and need to learn the basics, or looking to grow and develop further in your dance journey. Whether you're an adult looking to take social dance lessons, or have a child looking to learn a fun, new skill, we've got you covered!
- De Pere Fairgrounds
- De Pere Laws & Ordinances
- De Pere Recreation Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis and will be awarded only as long as there are available funds. A family may receive a maximum of $75 per youth per year, and an additional $75 per year for Family related activities/events. Also of note, scholarships will provide a maximum of 50 percent of the league participation fee for any individual requesting assistance for a league ran by De Pere Baseball, De Pere Youth Hockey, De Pere Rapides Youth Soccer, and/or De Pere Girls Softball Association.
If any resident is in need, or knows of a family in need, of financial assistance to help local children participate in City programming, they are encouraged to fill out an application, found at www.de-pere.org. You may also call 920-339-4097 for more information.
- De Pere Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Pier
- De Pere Sister Cities International
The Sister City International program encourages international partnerships which promote shared exchanges and initiatives between cities in order to boost understanding and cooperation. De Pere has been a part of the Sister City program with Åmål, Sweden since 2007. In this time, the two cities have collaborated on many social and economic programs which have benefited each respective community.
- De Pere Tree Inventory & Maps
- De Pere's innovative ways to "go green"
- Demographics
- Department Structure & Contact Info
- Departments
- Designated Offender Appeal Board
- Development Services
The City is focused on improving the quality of life for its residents and Northeast Wisconsin specifically regarding; Economic Development, GIS, Historic Preservation, Planning, and Redevelopment Authority.
- Document Center
- Dog License
- Dog Park
- Doing Business in De Pere
- East Side Nature Park
- Economic Development & Tourism
Since 2007, De Pere and its sister city Amal, Sweden, have emphasized creating partnerships and sharing ideas in the realm on Economic Development/Tourism.
- Economic Development/Tourism
- Economic Development
The purpose of the Economic Development division is to promote economic development through the retention and attraction of new businesses to our downtown and our business / industrial parks.
- Economic Development
The purpose of the Economic Development division is to promote economic development through the retention and attraction of new businesses to our downtown and our business / industrial parks.
- Elected Officials
- Elections & Voting
- Elections & Voting
- Elections/Voting
- Email Notification for Agendas & Minutes
- Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Emerald Ash Borer in De Pere
What is Emerald Ash Borer? Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an insect that affects all varieties of ash trees by boring holes through the tree and bark. The damage done by the insect progressively kills the tree.
History of EAB in De Pere: In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s EAB was virtually unknown. In 2004, information began to circulate about this insect that was accidently introduced in the US from Asia. The City of De Pere, as well as many other municipalities, began to discontinue planting all ash tree varieties (green, white, black; Mountain ash is not a true ash and is not affected) in response to the threat of EAB. In 2009 EAB was positively identified on Green Bay’s north side. In 2016 De Pere positively identified EAB in a location on our far NE side, with subsequent findings occurring in numerous other E and W side locations (see the attached map).
- Emergency Exit Lights
- Employee Info
- Employment
- Engineering
The City of De Pere Public Works Department is overseen by its Director, Scott Thoresen, P.E.
- Environmental Health
The Health Department offers education in a variety of areas including animal bites, rabies, radon, food safety, food inspection reports, sharps collection facilities, medication drop of sites, fish consumption advisories, bed bugs, landlord/tenant information, lice, chickens, health hazards, and beekeeping.
- Events Calendar
- Extension Cords
- Family Health
De Pere family health resources includes; Aging & Disability Resource Center, Brown County United Way, WIC, Judicare, Energy Assistance, Brown County Food Pantry & FoodShare, and Oral Health Partnerships.
- FAQs
- Fees
- Field Services
The Division is responsible for responding to calls for service 24-hours a day, 365-days a year.
- Finance Department
The mission of the Finance Department is to direct the maintenance of the municipal accounting system and the procedures governing receipt and expenditure of municipal funds.
- Finance/Personnel
- Fire Department Public Education
- Fire Department
De Pere Fire Rescue is committed to providing a superior level of emergency service that continually improves the quality of life, health and safety of the community we serve.
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fish in Fox River
- Fishing Deck & Other Locations
- Fishing
- Fitness & Wellness
- Fitness & Workout Classes in De Pere
The De Pere Community Center is home to a wide variety of health, fitness, wellness and exercise classes for all ages and abilities. There are fitness options in both the morning and evening. Class intensity ranges from peaceful and relaxing yoga classes, to high-energy, cardio workouts set to music. The best part is, these affordable De Pere exercise classes are a great way to socialize, meet new people, and improve mental and physical health - all in a fun and supportive environment. So if you're ready to begin a new, healthier chapter in your life, we're here for you. If you're more advanced in your fitness journey, and looking to further develop your cardio, strength and overall fitness, we're here for you, too. Everyone is welcome. Everyone is in this, together - doing the movements and steps to the best of their individual abilities.
- Flood Risks & Preparedness
- Flower Gardens
- Forestry - New
- Forestry
Our trees help make De Pere a great place to live, do business, and visit. They help provide us with essential quality of life aspects such as clean air and water; economic bonuses such as lower energy bills; and social benefits such as reduced crime.
- Forestry
- Forms & Application Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Garbage & Recycling Collection
- General Interest
- Gift Cards, Discounts & Other Services
- GIS
The Geographic Information System (GIS) Division is responsible for automating Land Information for the City of De Pere.
- Government
- Health Department COVID-19 resources
- Health Department
The City of De Pere Health Department serves to protect and promote public health across the lifespan through: education, policy development and valued services.
- Health Resources & Clinics
- Herb Gardens
- Historic Preservation
The purpose of the Committee is to affect and accomplish the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use or improvement of sites, which represent or reflect elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
- Historic Preservation
- History of De Pere Fire Department
- Home Assistance Fall Prevention Programs
- How Do I...
- How Do I?
- How to be a Good Citizen
- How to Obey Simple Traffic Laws
- How to Plant Summer Gardens
- Human Resources
The mission of the Human Resources Department is to strive to understand the needs and expectations of all employees and provide support systems.
- Humana Sports Park
- Image Gallery
- Important Information
- Interactive Map
- James Street Parkway
- Jim Martin Park
- Join Our Ranks
- Joint Review Board
- Kayaking & Water Sports
- Kelly Danen Park
- Kiwanis Park
- Large Item, Electronics & Metal Drop-Off Site
- Lawton Park
- Leading Employers
- Leaf & Brush Collection
- Legal Resources
- Legion Park
- License & Permits
- License Committee
- Licenses & Permits
- Licenses & Permits
- Licensing
- Lifeguard Training Course
- Lions Trailside Park
- Liquor License
- Living in De Pere
- Locations
- Locktender House & De Pere Dam
- Maintenance
This Division is responsible for the maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment and maintenance of all City facilities.
- Maps
- Martial Arts
De Pere Parks, Recreation & Forestry offers a variety of martial arts classes for all ages and abilities. Whether you're interested in ancient self-defense courses like Tae Kwon Do or Ki-Aikido, or peaceful, relaxing offerings Tai Chi; whether you're just now looking to begin your journey in martial arts, or want to continue to master the skills, concentration and discipline you've developed over the years - we've got fun, welcoming and affordable classes waiting for you and your entire family!
- Mayor & Common Council
The mayor servers a two-year term and is the presiding officer at meetings of the Common Council. The Common Council is comprised of 8 alderpersons and are elected on a non-partisan basis for two-year overlapping terms.
- Memorial Tree & Bench Program
- Mobile Food Truck License
- Moving to De Pere
- Municipal Court
The De Pere Adult Court is help on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. and the Juvenile Court is help on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings of each month at 4:30 p.m. David Matyas is the presiding judge and Kristen Johnson is the Assistant City Attorney.
- Municipal Policies & Procedures
- Mural Project
Art and culture play an integral role in the communities of both De Pere and Åmål. Through the Sister City Program each city has been able to exchange, collaborate on and implement economic and social programs to better both respective communities. The “Interlaced” mural was created in order to visually represent this relationship.
- Music & Entertainment
- Need Mulch?
- News & Announcements
- Nutrition Program
- Older Adult & Senior Programs
- Online Bill Pay
- Open Book
- Open Government
- Optimist Park
- Other Forestry Resources & Information
- Other Programs & Services
- Other Services
- Outdoor Trails & Fun
- Park & Rec Events
- Park Board
- Park Playground Program
De Pere's Summer Park Program provides safe, supervised, structured and FUN activities for children 6-12 years old. This is a drop in program where kids can come and go as they please and attend any park. Park Leaders help kids make memories to last a lifetime!
- Park Playground Program
De Pere's Summer Park Program provides safe, supervised, structured and FUN activities for children 6-12 years old. Cost is $16 for the entire summer!
- Parking Rules & Tickets
- Parks, Recreation & Forestry
The department has established a city-wide system of parks, open space and recreational facilities that will provide De Pere residents with recreation and leisure experience on a year-round basis.
- Parks
- Parks
The Parks Division hosts over 400 acres of active and passive park areas.
- Partnership Background
De Pere, Wisconsin, and Åmål, Sweden, became sister cities in Nov. 8, 2007.
The partnership between De Pere and Åmål was forged through the organization Sisters Cities International, which was created by President Eisenhower in 1958. It is a non-profit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between communities in the US and the other countries through the establishment of Sister Cities.
In terms of De Pere's partnership with Åmål, here are some of the areas of focus each city has tried to work together to share ideas. Please click on each heading to explore the ways these goals have been pursued over the years.
Youth Programs
Economic Development/Tourism
Cultural Exchange
Other Activities in the future in which both communities agree to investigate in order to foster cooperation between the two cities.
- Passports
Looking to get a passport? We're here to help. Take a look at these frequently asked questions below, to help guide you through the process!
- Patriot Park
- Permits & Forms (Public Works)
- Permits & Licenses
- Plan Commission
- Planning/Zoning
The Plan Commission oversees the planning functions for the City of De Pere.
- Plant a Tree
- Police & Fire
- Police - New
- Police
The Mission of the De Pere Police Department is to provide the community with safety and improve quality of life.
- Poll Locations
- Poll Workers
- Pool Concessions
- Pool Hours
- Pool Rates & Swim Passes
- Pool Rentals
- Pool Rules
- Pools & Aquatics
- Preparing for Influenza and Other Respiratory Illnesses, such as COVID-19
- Preschool Programs
- Projects
- Public Health Nursing Services
De Pere Public Health Nursing provides services to the community which focuses on health promotion and disease prevention, including; immunizations, blood pressure screenings, communicable diseases, childhood lead poisoning prevention, maternal and child health, and fall prevention.
- Public Health Preparedness
The Public Health Preparedness focuses on the family, workplace and school.
- Public Information
- Public Meetings & Records
- Public Meetings
- Public Works Department
De Pere Public Works is dedicated to maintaining a high quality of life for our residents. From collecting garbage and recycling, hauling away leaves, plowing snow, overseeing street construction and cleanliness, monitoring water quality, maintaining City facilities and equipment, and so much more, we're a busy department striving to offer dedicated, convenient and innovative service to the City of De Pere. If you'd like to learn about the specific divisions within Public Works, click on the following options for: Engineering, Maintenance, Street and Water. Otherwise, learn more about our most popular services and items of interest from the options below.
- Public Works
- Public Works
The Public Works Department is comprised of the Divisions of Engineering, Mechanical, Street and Water.
- Quick Facts
- Rainbow Park
- Receive Crime & Incident Alerts
- Recreation
- Recreation
For current activities please refer to our Department brochure.
- Recreational Fires/Fire Pits
- Recruitment
Police Recruitment Page
- Redevelop Auth
- Redevelopment Authority
The Redevelopment Authority focuses on the downtown to eliminate blighting conditions that inhibit neighborhood reinvestment.
- Register for Recreation Programs
- Related Pages
- Report a Tree Concern
- Report an Issue
- Request Information & Reports
- Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Pier
- Road Construction
- Rotary Park
- Routes changing, not days
- Run for Office
- Rusk Park
- Samantha Park
- Sanitary Sewer
- School Liaisons
- Senior Programs
The De Pere Community Center Senior Services offer a wide variety of programs and activities for older adults which provide excellent opportunities for socialization, relaxation and health assistance, including, congregate and home delivered meals, recreational activity, health screening, educational programs and much more.
- Seniors & Older Adults
- Sensory Swims
- Services Index
- Shelters & Rentals
- Sidewalk Info
- Sister Cities
The Sister Cities International program is designed to promote respect, understanding, and cooperation with others around the globe through personal contact.
- Skating & Hockey Ice Rinks
- Sledding Hills
- Small Business Pandemic Response Loan (SB-PRL) - Program Guide
- Small Business Pandemic Response Loan (SB-PRL) Application Steps & Requirements
- Small Business Pandemic Response Loan (SB-PRL) Application Steps
- Smart Driver Courses
- Snow Plowing & Removal
- Solicitor Permit
- Southwest Park
- Special Event Permit
- Special Events, Discounts & Giveaways
- Staff Directory
- Status of city-sponsored events and programming
- Stay Connected
- Storm Water Management
- Streets
The Street Division maintains 100 miles of street and alleys, 90 miles of sanitary sewers, 75 miles of storm sewers, 26 storm sewer detention ponds, 25 acres of parking lots, 4,200 traffic signs and 2,500 street lights. As well as, oversight for brush collection, garbage & recycling, leaf collection, and maintains the compost facility.
- Support Services
Support Division: includes detective sergeants, school resource officers, community resource officer, and evidence processing.
- Sustainability Commission
- Sustainability Committee
- Swimming & Aquatics
- Swimming Lessons
- Tax Help
- Taxes & Assessments
- Taxes
- Taxi Permit
- Team Policing & Goals
- Tennis
- The Riverwalk Experience
- Trails
- Trails
- Transportation & Utilities
- Tree Insects & Disease
- Tree or Landscape Tips & Help
- Tumbling
- Upcoming Elections & Candidates
- Upcoming Events
- Upcoming Events
- Updates on City Services
- Urban Orchards
- Vegetable Gardens
- VFW Park
- Visitor Information
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Voter Registration
- Voting Locations & Hours
- Voyageur Park
- Water Aerobics & Fitness
- Water Aerobics
- Water Bills & Quality
- Water
View / pay your water bill.
- Weights & Measures
The City of De Pere Health Department acts as an agent for the Weights and Measures Program of the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The Weights and Measures Program protects consumers by monitoring the accuracy of gas station pumps, grocery store scales and packages, checkcout scanners, and timers.
- Wells Park
- What is De Pere doing to address EAB?
- Who Are Your Alderpersons & Representatives?
- Wilcox Park
- Willems Park
- Wilson Park
- Winter Activities
- Winter rec activity brochure now available:
- Youth Flag Football
De Pere's Youth Flag Football program is for boys and girls who are entering grades 1st - 8th for the upcoming school year. Our flag football program is designed to develop skills and foundational understanding of the game, while emphasizing participation and sportsmanship!
- Youth Programs
- Youth Programs
- Youth Rec Scholarships
This financial assistance program has been established to provide youth in the City of De Pere the opportunity to participate in recreation programs offered by the Park, Recreation & Forestry Department, regardless of their financial status. Through the generous support of local service organizations and community members, the City of De Pere is able to help people overcome financial barriers to participation in city recreation programs.
- Youth Sports
There's a wide variety of youth sports leagues in the City of De Pere. Through De Pere youth athletics, children of all ages and skill levels have opportunities to develop new skills and friendships; learn valuable lessons of teamwork, dedication and sportsmanship; compete in a positive, supportive environment; and ... most important, have fun!
- Zoning Appeals
- Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is a statutory body that consists of citizen members who hear variance requests from the requirements of De Pere's Zoning Code. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets as needed on the fourth Monday of each month at 4:45 PM in the City Council Chambers.
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