South Ward Park has the opportunity to become something truly special for Decatur — a place where children of all abilities can play, explore, connect and simply feel like they belong.

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We are participating in the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) CreatINg Places program, and we have the opportunity to receive a $50,000 matching grant.

But there is one BIG requirement:

👉 Our community must raise $50,000 first.

That means every donation matters.
Every share matters.
Every person who tells a friend matters.

💚 DONATE HERE:

👉 www.patronicity.com/southwardpark

Join Fall Gymnastics!

Adams County Service Complex- Gymnastics Room

New sessions coming in Fall 2026

Hours: To Be Determined

Registration September 16, 2026

Classes begin September 28, 2026-October 25, 2026

Open Gymnastics Mondays 5:30-6:30, Tuesday 6:30-7:30, Sundays 2:00-3:00

Open format practice. Supervisors/instructors will be there to help if they are asked. No formal class structure. Come and go as you please. Co-Ed. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Our Mission

Decatur-Adams County Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to enhance leisure lifestyles and quality of life, through program development, leisure services, beautification projects, educational services and park maintenance. The department supports all efforts towards quality leisure services and thrives on the challenges set forth to meet the interests and needs of all citizens.

Join us at Decatur-Adams County Parks & Recreation for a variety of community events throughout the year. From outdoor movie nights to seasonal festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy and participate in.

Park Policies & Info

FEES, CHARGES & CLASS TIME DISCLAIMER
Fees and charges set in this website are subject to approval by the activity’s correlating Park Board (City or County). Class times and/or dates are subject to change at any time. Decatur-Adams County Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel activities due to lack of registration.

REFUND POLICY *

All refunds are subject to Park Board approval at the next Park Board Meeting. City and County Park Boards meet the second Monday of each month. Refund checks are sent out approximately 7-10 days if approved. Refunds in the form of a credit may be instead applied to your account in place of a refund check*.

No refunds will be given after the second class meeting or for any programs or events with one class meeting only. The Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel any registration for any participant that does not meet the required age or grade level specified for a program.

*Credit Card processing fees ($2 per transaction) are non refundable
*Program T-shirt costs (if applicable) are non-refundable ($15 per T-shirt)

PHOTO/VIDEO MAGE USE CONSENT AND RELEASE
Participation in or attendance at programs or events sponsored by the Decatur-Adams County Parks and Recreation Department constitutes the voluntary consent of the participant or attendee to be photographed, filmed or videotaped by a department representative. and the reproduction and use of all such photographs, digital images, films and likenesses for publicity purposes in publications, brochures, advertisements, promotional and marketing materials and all other media venues.

Decatur & Adams County Parks & Recreation

Our Community Vision