Santa's House 2011
Santa's House in Central Park touched the lives of more visitors this holiday season than it has in recent years. With an increase of over 22%, the total number of visitors was 4,268 (including adults and children) over the 17 days it was open. In comparison, the past 3 year visitor totals were:
- 2010 - 3,324
- 2009 - 2,640
- 2008 - 2,500
With the increased hours of visitation (additional 14 hours), signage and overall awareness, this community attraction was able to impact more families during the holiday season. Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers and community partners for making it possible!
A special thanks to Susie and Jim Peck of Sims Lumber and all the volunteers for coordinating the revitalization efforts including: re-painting, cleaning, adding new furniture, storing and moving the Santa House. Originally built and donated by the Metro Decatur Homebuilders Association, the Santa House in Central Park is a well-loved tradition in the Decatur community.
Work on Santa's House Volunteers:
Susie & Jim Peck, Sims Lumber
Tim Dial, TD Crane
Greg Burgener, S.A. Lewis Construction
Alan Hupp, Andersen Windows
Roger Hupp, Hundman Lumber
John Hall, Design Air
Russ Stewart, Closs Electric Company
John Mulligan, Sims Lumber
Don Dellert, Don's Paints
Bill Waite, Waite's Dry Cleaners
Randy Goodrich, Expert Clean
Larry Rollins, Rollins Trucking
Mark Bateman, Woare Builders
Jeremy Nihiser, Prairie Insulation
John Rainey, Rainey Nursery Lucas Trucking
Santa's House in Central Park is brought to you by the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce, Sponsored by Brinkoetter and Associates and in part by Christmas in Downtown Decatur-Come Home for the Holiday sponsors: Events Plus, Neuhoff Media, Decatur, Hickory Point Bank & Trust, CQI Associates, Veolia ES.
2011 Holiday Hours
Bring your family to downtown Decatur's Central Park for a visit with Santa, a free photo opportunity and a treat.
Santa arrives in Central Park on Saturday, November 19th!
Visit him from 6:30-8:30 p.m. following the 4th Annual Jaycee's Lights of Christmas Parade
Santa's House Hours (open November 19-December 24)
Friday hours: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday hours: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Christmas Walk
Wednesday, December 7 hours: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
~Also during the downtown event, enjoy free horse drawn carriage rides provided by the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce!
Week of Christmas Hours
Sunday, December 18th open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Monday, December 19th open 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 20th open 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 21st open 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 22nd open 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 23rd open 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 24th open 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
For more information on Christmas in Decatur and a full list of holiday activities visit www.christmasindecatur.com
