"Picture Decatur" (Decatur IL)

The new "ropes course" at Decatur's Nelson Park is scheduled to open in early April. Here's an updated look at the construction progress. (photo credits: Jim Bowling from Herald & Review; NowDecatur.com) (the course will be located right next to Overlook Adventure Mini-Golf: http://picturedecatur.blogspot.com/2014/07/new-mini-golf-at-overlook-adventure.html )

In July 2014, the new miniature golf course at Nelson Park called "Overlook Adventure" opened to the public. The Decatur Park District has done a fantastic job at bringing a world-class putt-putt course to Decatur.  Check out the beautiful facility.... opening soon!  along with CherryBerry Shots of Nelson Park in Fall 2013 when this facility was under construction:  HERE Shots of the old Nelson Clubhouse that was demolished to make room for this new development:  HERE Shots of Paul's Puttin' Place course (Nelson Park) that was closed after the 2013 season:  HERE

For this week's link, we spotlight DECATUR CELEBRATION, the street festival held in downtown Decatur held each year on the first weekend of August. http://decaturcelebration.com/home/ Started in 1986, Decatur Celebration transforms the streets of downtown Decatur into an arts and entertainment mecca.  Organizers of the event bring a talented and diverse group of performers to the event each year, with 2013 being no exception:  Foghat, Vertical Horizon, Blind Melon, Building 429, CeCe Peniston, Casey Abrams and Naughty by Nature . Plus food... one of the best parts of Celebration is the variety of foods that are prepared by the huge number of vendors attending the event. And, don't forget about the carnival too! Food.  Music. Fun.  Make plans to attend Decatur Celebration this year... less than 2 weeks away ! Previous blog posts: Pictures of past Decatur Celebration Performers Photo memories of prior Decatur Celebrations