"Picture Decatur" (Decatur IL)

Photos of Nelson Park, Decatur Illinois Taken Fall 2013 Construction of new building along Route 36 is underway (this will serve as the home of a miniature golf course and an ice cream shop, among other things): ( PHOTOS OF THE DEMOLITION OF THE OLD CLUBHOUSE THAT WAS FORMERLY ON THIS SPOT) ( MORE INFORMATION ON THE NELSON PARK REDEVELOPMENT) Work around the Beach House and lakefront: New Dog Park: Paul's Puttin' Place (now closed permanently, soon to be demolished): (SEE MORE PHOTOS OF PAUL'S PUTTIN' PLACE) Other Nelson Park Photographs:

DECATUR LINK OF THE WEEK This week, we feature "Lakeshore Landing", which is the project name of the massive renovation and revitalization of Nelson Park, along the shores of Lake Decatur. Just a few of the great things coming to Nelson Park include: - Dog Park (already open!) - Frisbee Golf Course - New Public Docks - Renovation of The Beach House Restaurant - "Great Lawn" - Miniature Golf Course (to replace Paul's Puttin' Place) - Water Park - Amphitheater The website to get more information about the latest with Lakeshore Landing is: http://www.lakeshorelanding.org You can also find Lakeshore Landing out on Facebook.

Paul's Puttin' Place has been a fixture at Nelson Park for over 25 years.  But, at the end of the 2013 season, the 54 holes of miniature golf fun will close for good.... fading into Decatur's history. A few facts about Paul's Puttin' Place: - the courses were designed and operated for 26 years by Festus Paul - many of the holes are designed to resemble musical instruments (Festus was a music strategist for the Decatur School District) - Paul's is located on the site of Joyland Amusement Park, which closed in 1975 - the original course (18 holes) opened on April 25, 1981 - Paul's has been expanded twice - 1982 & 1984 - the courses were  successfully rebuilt after being severely damaged by the tornado of 1996 - the final day of operation for Paul's Puttin' Place will be September 29, 2013 Festus Paul The photos below were taken in August 2013.  Since Festus retired from operating Paul's, the attraction has bee...