Come join the fun! De Pere Parks, Recreation and Forestry is here to help you explore your passions, hobbies and interests (or discover new ones)!  All seasons. All ages. All abilities. We've got you covered. From fun on the Fox River to more than 400 acres of parks and greenspace, as well as outdoor swimming pools, trail systems, a community center and so much more, there's endless opportunities for fun in De Pere!  

Park & Forestry Department Offices
925 S. Sixth St., De Pere 
(920) 339-4065
M-TH - 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
F - 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Community Center & Recreation Department Offices 
600 Grant St., De Pere 
(920) 339-4097
M-TH - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
F - 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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The many beautiful parks in De Pere, Wisconsin offer over 400 acres of space to play, relax, exercise and rejuvenate. Whether you seek time alone to reflect, or desire a scenic place to bond with family and friends, we have you covered. Throughout our parks system, you'll also discover a wide array of amenities, including playgrounds; trails; benches; disc golf courses; soccer fields; courts for basketball, pickleball, tennis and volleyball; boat launches and docks; conservancies, and so much more! Needless to say, whether you're looking for recreation or relaxation, there's plenty of options waiting for you in our De Pere parks! 

Park & Forestry Department Offices
925 S. Sixth St., De Pere 
(920) 339-4065
M-F - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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* Explore details on each of our specific De Pere parks below. Otherwise, use the quick links above to review park rules or find features that most interest you. 

The City of De Pere offers a variety of recreational activities for youth, adults and senior citizens year-round. Recreation programs are mainly held at the De Pere Community Center and at school facilities located in De Pere. Sports leagues/programs and aquatic classes are held at various parks and school facilities within the City of De Pere. Explore our many options below, and, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out! We're happy to help.

Recreation Department & Community Center Offices 
600 Grant St., De Pere 
(920) 339-4097
M-TH - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
F - 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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Ready to make a splash? Come join the summer fun with our De Pere pools and aquatic offerings! There are hours of aquatic activities including swimming lessons, water fitness classes, water slides, diving boards, open and family swim times, youth night events and so much more! 

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VFW AQUATIC FACILITY 
730 Grant St, De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-3241

 LEGION POOL 
1212 Charles St, De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 339-4069

De Pere Pools Open: 
June 6 - August 16, 2026

 De Pere Aquatic Facility Rules
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*For details on the specific amenities and offerings found at each facility, click on the venue names above.  

Cancellations & Closures: Updates for daily closures can be found on the De Pere Parks, Rec & Forestry Facebook Page

The De Pere Community Center is an active, thriving venue that hosts a wide variety of enrichment, recreation and educational programming for all ages. This bi-level, 15,000-square foot facility has two large activity areas, flexible meeting and multi-purpose rooms, kitchen spaces, and a game room and lounge area. Our Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department regularly utilizes these comfortable and inviting spaces for anything from painting workshops to fitness and yoga classes, to community Bingo game nights, dance lessons, toddler tumbling activities, senior card games, and so much more! In addition, Community Center rooms may be rented by the community for business/organization meetings, baby/bridal showers, small wedding receptions, reunions, banquets, or parties for any occasion. Needless to say, the De Pere Community Center proudly lives up to its name, serving as a continuous epicenter of lifelong learning, health, fitness, recreation, enrichment and celebration opportunities for our community and surrounding region. Come join the fun! 

De Pere Community Center
600 Grant St., De Pere 
(920) 339-4097
M-TH - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
F - 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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The De Pere Forestry Department is proud of our urban forest. The trees of De Pere are growing capital assets that benefit everyone and are an investment in this great community. 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 so much more! With that in mind, we seek to maintain this beautiful and valuable collection of more than 10,000 City-owned trees and more than 60 difference species throughout De Pere, and are also happy to assist and guide you if you have issues or concerns with tree or landscape issues at your home. So don't hesitate to call! We're happy to help! 

De Pere Forestry Department
925 S. Sixth St.
(920) 339-4072 ext. #2228
M-TH - 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
F - 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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The Fox River in De Pere provides a wonderful variety of water recreation opportunities, including scenic kayak trips and leisurely boat rides; water and jet skiing; paddleboarding; and one of the most popular and renowned fishing experiences in our region. Here's some important information to help you enjoy the water sports and fishing our community has to offer:

The weather outside feeling cold and snowy? All the better! There's plenty of fun ways to enjoy the winter season in the City of De Pere, with community ice rinks for skating and hockey; a variety of sledding hills to enjoy; and trails for you to snow shoe, ski, hike or go for refreshing winter runs and walks on! Check out our options below, bundle up and have fun!

Rich in beauty, nature and local history, the De Pere Riverwalk is located in the center of Downtown De Pere, along the east side of the Fox River and adjacent to the De Pere Dam. It can be accessed from Voyageur Park. This scenic recreational walkway provides public access to the Fox River and gives rare exposure to Government Island, a treasured Historic District. Visitors and residents are able to walk directly from downtown restaurants, shops, and hotels to this site and immediately be surrounded by spawning fish and other wildlife; all while being steps away from the Fox River Trail.

100 William Street (adjacent to Voyageur Park)

From reunions, anniversaries and birthdays; to club, group and organization meetings; to large events like athletic games and community-wide festivals, if you're looking to rent a space to host a gathering - big or small, indoor and outdoor - we've got you covered. To see the venues the De Pere Park, Recreation & Forestry Department offers to help you gather with friends, family and neighbors, check out our options below. 

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