City of De Pere

First incorporated in 1883, De Pere is located directly on the Fox River just south of Green Bay. The city offers its nearly 21,000 residents a variety of small town diversity with its small town shops, parks and historical landmarks.

The bustling downtown shopping district is balanced by more than 282 acres of parks and green space, including two outdoor swimming pools, three boat launch facilities and a community center.

De Pere is the only city in Wisconsin with two school districts, offering residents options for both public and private schools.

There are 9 public schools, from kindergarten through 12, including two high schools and one county-run school which handles children with special needs. There are also 3 Catholic elementary schools as well as St. Norbert College, a Catholic Liberal Arts and Sciences school, founded by Abbot Bernard Pennings and the Norbertine community.

The City is split by the Fox River which provides many recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, water skiiing and ice fishing in the winter. Along the river runs the Fox River Trail passing through Voyageur Park. The trail is used frequently for walking, hiking, roller-blading and cycling.

Click the following links for more information on the City of De Pere; De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce.

Education

De Pere is the only city in the state of Wisconsin with two school districts. This is a hold over from when the communities on the east and west sides of the Fox River were indeed separate municipalities. While the city has been in its current form since 1890, the two original school districts remain.

The Unified School District of De Pere has the following schools:

* De Pere High School
* De Pere Middle School
* Foxview Intermediate School
* Dickinson Elementary School
* Heritage Elementary School
* Altmayer Elementary School

The School District of West De Pere has the following schools:

* West De Pere High School
* West De Pere Middle School
* Westwood Elementary School
* Hemlock Creek Elementary School
* Phantom Knight Charter School

The De Pere Private Schools:

* Notre Dame of De Pere
* Our Lady of Lourdes
* Wisconsin International School - an independent school

De Pere is also home to St. Norbert College, a private Roman Catholic liberal arts college.

Syble Hopp is a secondary school in De Pere which serves children who have special needs.

Things to do while you are here:

* De Pere Parks
* Main Street De Pere
* De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce
* Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau
* Green Bay Chamber of Commerce
* CityInsider.net
* AreaGuides.net
* WisTravel.com

ATTRACTIONS/SHOPPING

City of De Pere Park & Recreation Department
335 S. Broadway, De Pere 920-339-4065

The City of De Pere has approximately 400 acres of park/green space which includes outdoor swimming pools, hiking/biking trails, athletic fields, boat launch facilities, indoor ice arena and year-round recreational programs for all ages and a Community Center for various activities/events

Cornerstone Community Center
1640 Fernando Dr., De Pere 920-403-2000

The Cornerstone Community Ice Center is a non-profit organization. Regular activities include public skating, group events, youth and adult skating lessons. Youth and adult hockey leagues, figure skating, speed skating and broomball.

Daddy D Productions
1250 Mid Valley Dr., De Pere 920-330-9901

Green Bay’s first original Dinner Theatre. Established in 1999. The shows are performed at Black Forest restaurant. The shows are tastefully done and family friendly. Humor abounds, in all-original productions.

MAP OF DE PERE

For more information on De Pere’s History, Geography, Demographics, Transportation Services and Religion, click here.