Spring tree order form is now open

    If you’re interested in having a tree planted in the parkway in front of your home (the terrace area between the sidewalk and curb), now is your chance.

    Details, costs, and available species: https://loom.ly/pX1Pzjk

    Orders are due by Friday, March 20. For questions, please contact our Forestry Supervisor at krouce@deperewi.gov.

    City of De Pere forming new Youth Commission, seeking teen applicants

    The City of De Pere is launching a new opportunity for local students to take an active role in shaping their community. The  Youth Commission will serve as an advisory body to the De Pere City Council, giving young people a direct voice in City decision-making. Applications are now open for the 2026 term, offering students the chance to engage in local government and provide recommendations on a wide range of issues.

    To read more about the Youth Commission and learn how to apply, click here. 

    City seeking feedback on two new playgrounds

    We need your input! Carney Park and a brand new park in the Waterview Heights subdivision are getting new playground equipment. Follow the links below to view playground equipment options, select your favorites, and provide feedback! 

    Waterview Heights: https://loom.ly/CfR4_1I
    Carney Pak: https://loom.ly/-Bub8iw

    Summer Day Camp Registration opens Feb. 4

    Summer Day Camp is back for a 19th consecutive year and again will be offered at two locations:

    • West Side: De Pere Community Center
    • East Side: Dickinson Elementary School
    Each week features a fun theme, swimming, field trips and more! Additional information will be available in December. Feel free to call the Community Center at 920-339-4097 if you would like to be put on an interest list so that you may be contacted as soon as information is available. 

    Online registration begins at midnight on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. 

     For more information on Kidz Zone, or Summer Day Camp programs, please contact the office at 920-339-4097 or deperecc@deperewi.gov

    Winter/Spring Recreation Brochure is now online

    Check out all of the great activities that you can be involved in. Click here for more details. The new brochures are available to pickup at City buildings. 

    Congratulations to our 2025 Photo Contest Winners

    There were so many incredible images submitted in the City of De Pere and Definitely De Pere's annual Photo Contest. More than 300 photos were submitted into our 2025 edition. The variety of images provide a spectacular look at the  beauty of our City.                                                                                                                                                                                       

    Congrats to the Winners:

    • Erin Jensen- Popular Vote
    • Grant Atherton- Events & Community
    • Peter Koury- Downtown, Cityscapes & Architecture
    • Jeff Kaster- Environment & Nature
    • David Komatz- Recreation & Health

    To view their images, click here. 

    Hosting a gathering or event? Consider renting a space from the City of De Pere

    De Pere Park, Recreation & Forestry has many spaces- indoor or outdoor-available to rent. 

    Venues include:
    • Community Center rooms
    • Indoor park shelters
    • Outdoor park shelters
    • Pools (VFW or Legion)
    • Parks
    Learn more by clicking here.
    Discover the effortless way to secure rentals for your event. Visit www.deperewi.gov/rent for a convenient online experience viewing availability and booking rooms and shelters. 

    De Pere flags available 

    As you consider things you may want to get/give during this festive season, here's a few friendly reminders: 

    • City of De Pere flags can be purchased here: https://loom.ly/SYk8mJw

    NOTE: The City is not profiting from these stores or the sale of any items within them.

    Download the City's mobile app

    The City of De Pere has a new tool to help empower residents to report quality-of-life issues in their community and request government services. The application called De Pere Report It is available for all residents to download on any iOS or Android device. You can access the system from a desktop computer via the City of De Pere website at www.deperewi.gov/reportit.

    The web portal for De Pere Report It can also be accessed on the City’s website homepage of www.deperewi.gov.

    For City of De Pere residents who identify community repair or service request needs, the De Pere Report It app allows them to submit photos, location information, and request details directly to City of De Pere administrative staff members. In addition, the platform provides City of De Pere officials with a centralized system to manage issues – from creation to resolution — and engage with residents throughout the process.

    Click here to learn more. 

    Public Works "Flushable" Information

    REMINDER: "Flushable" wipes should go in the garbage , not in toilets. "Unflushable" items, wipes as the main culprit, have been identified in your neighborhood's sanitary sewer system. 

    These wipes (even if labeled "flushable") can cause your sanitary sewer to backup, cost you for repairs to your home and sewer system, and endanger the safety and our staff and public health. 

    Please remember to ONLY flush the "3Ps" (Poop, Pee & Toilet Paper)! Thank you for your help. To learn more, click here 

    Upcoming City Meetings

    The De Pere Common Council meets in the second-floor council chambers of City Hall (335 S Broadway), typically on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 7:30 pm.

    Click here to view agendas and to see when other boards and commissions are meeting in the coming days.