Morgan Hansen – Cemetery Maintenance: mhanson@fortdodgeiowa.org
515-573-5791
2201 N 15th St. parks@fortdodgeiowa.org
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The Fort Dodge Cemeteries Division is the caretaker of the grounds and curator of the records for Memorial Park Cemetery, North Lawn Cemetery, and Oakland Cemetery. For burial requests or information on burial records, please call the Cemeteries Division at 515-576-7237 ext. 1217.
To view cemetery maps, rules, prices, or search for a loved one, visit our website at www.fortdodgeiowa.org/cemeteries.
Fort Dodge Memorial Park Cemetery
3242 5th Avenue South Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Oakland Cemetery 1617 North 15th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
North Lawn Cemetery 2201 North 15th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
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The City of Fort Dodge offers a memorial program through the purchase of trees or benches that may be placed within city parks, the trail network, or city facilities. Your generous gift will benefit our residents as well as the many park users who visit our community.
The tree/bench memorial package includes the tree or bench, a temporary plaque, and installation & protection. If you are interested in other memorials, we welcome discussions about additional options. Examples include playgrounds, bottle filling stations, park amenities such as doggie stations, park benches, swings, grills, picnic tables, exercise stations, and more—the list is endless. We can work with you to find something that fits your needs and budget.
To view and complete a Tree or Bench Memorial application, please visit our website at www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks.
For more information on Tree/Bench Memorials to be located in one of the City Parks, please contact Jessica Merritt at:
North Lawn Cemetery 2201 N.15th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa
Or by phone or email at: 515-576-7237 ext. 7220 parks@fortdodgeiowa.org
PARKS & FORESTRY
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We have over 300 acres of City Parks available in Fort Dodge, these are just a few of our bigger parks with more amenities. Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks to see all of our parks.
Hawley-Lions Park
8th Avenue North & 2nd Street
Amenities: playground, open shelter, basketball court, baseball/softball field, and open green space
Kennedy Brown 26th Avenue North & 14th Street
Amenities: playground, open shelter, basketball court, and open green space
Leif Erickson Park Avenue F & E Street
Amenities: playground, open shelter, and open green space
H.C. Meriwether Park 10th Avenue SW & 10th Street
Amenities: playground, open shelter, and basketball courts
Phinney Park 2nd Street NW & Amvets
Amenities: rentable open shelter, trail connectivity, and open green space
Reynolds Park 3rd Avenue North & 17th Street
Amenities: playground, and open green space
Snell Crawford Park 12th Avenue North & Williams Drive
Amenities: playground, rentable cabin & open shelter, trail connectivity, sand volleyball court, disc golf, open green space, and seasonal restroom
Hydro-Electric Park 4th Avenue NW & 1st Street
Amenities: playround, basketball court, sand volleyball court, horseshoe courts, baseball/softball field, open green space, seasonal restroom & rentable cabin
Knollcrest Park
10th Avenue North & 30th Street
Amenities: playground, open shelter, trail connectivity, and open green space
Loomis Park
Hawkeye Avenue & Loomis Park Drive
Amenities: playground, rentable cabin & open shelter, trail connectivity, open green space, and seasonal restroom
Oleson Park
12th Avenue South & 17th Street
Amenities: playground, rentable pavilion & open shelter, splashpad, trail connectivity, open green space, and seasonal restroom
R.D. Mitchell Park
2nd Avenue North & 25th Street
Amenities: playground, open shelter, and open green space
Schmoker Family Park
1112 North 32nd Street
Amenities: playground, rentable open shelter, trail connectivity, exercise equipment, open green space, aquatic center, and seasonal restroom
Sunkissed Meadows Disc Golf
326 11th Avenue North
Amenities: Open green space, trail connectivity & disc golf course
OLESON PARK PAVILION
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Donna Jean Monkelien Pavillon
The newest enclosed shelter is located at Oleson Park. It accommodates 60–75 people and includes:
• 4 – 8 ft. square folding tables
• 8 – 5 ft. round tables
The shelter also features a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave, a serving area, heat and air conditioning, handicap-accessible bathrooms, and an outdoor patio area with a grill!
Location: Oleson Park
Availability: Year-round enclosed cabin
Rental Fee:
• Friday–Sunday & Holidays: $285/day
• Monday–Thursday: $160/day
Damage/Key Deposit: $285 (cash or check)
Oleson Park Pavilion Reservations
Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance
• Online: www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks
• In-Person: Public Areas Division at North Lawn Cemetery
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm 2201 N 15th St, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
• Over the Phone: 515-576-7237
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
PARK CABIN RENTALS
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Park Cabin Rentals
Locations: Loomis Park, Snell Crawford Park, & Hydro-Electric
Rental Availability: Mid-April to Mid-October
Rental Fee: $85/day
Damage/Key Deposit: $100 (cash or check)
Cabin Reservations
Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance
• Online: www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks
• In-Person: Public Areas Division at North Lawn Cemetery
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm 2201 N 15th St, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
• Over the Phone: 515-576-7237
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
We do not manage all enclosed shelters around the Fort Dodge area.
• Bob Heun Shelter (Kennedy Park) please call 515-576-4258.
Tom Miller – Lakeside Sports Turf Technician: tmiller@fortdodgeiowa.org
Important Contact Information
Recreation Services – 515-576-7237
Foster Grandparents – 515-576-5401
Lakeside Golf Course – 515-576-6741
Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center – 515-955-4284
Fort Dodge Soccer Association – fdsoccer.org
The REC (Former YMCA) – 515-573-7107
Webster County Conservation – 515-576-4258
POLICIES
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Fees
All fees must be paid at the time of registration. Fees due may be paid by cash, check, debit, or credit card. Checks should be made payable to “Fort Dodge Recreation Services Division.” Please note that fees and program dates are subject to change.
Refund/Credit Policy
No cash or check refunds will be issued. Refunds for purchases made with a credit/debit card will be credited back to the same card. All services or merchandise sold by Fort Dodge Recreation Services are sold “as-is” without any guarantees. By purchasing, you confirm that you have read and understood the no-cash refund policy. If Fort Dodge Recreation Services cancels programming or rentals, a full refund will be issued to your Recreation Services account or the original credit/debit card. If a customer withdraws from programming or cancels a rental, a refund may be issued to your Recreation Services account or the credit/debit card (per the guidelines below), minus a $5 administrative fee. Account credits expire two years from the original purchase date.
Refund/Credit Guidelines for Programming & Rentals
-After the program starts: No credit unless medical documentation is provided.
-7 business days or less before the start or registration deadline: No credit unless medical documentation is provided.
-8 or more business days before the start or registration deadline: Full credit minus a $5 administrative fee.
-Removal from class/activity by staff recommendation: Full credit to the account or credit/debit card.
Photo & Video Release
Our staff may take photographs/videos of participants at Recreation Services programs, activities, special events, and facilities. Any photos/videos of participants may be used for future departmental promotional and marketing materials.
Email/Text Updates
Call 515-576-7237 to sign up for email/text updates from Fort Dodge Recreation Services Division about programs and facilities.
Account Troubles
If a participant is outside the birth date range for a selected activity, you may have trouble completing online registration. If you cannot remember your login information for ActiveNet, call Fort Dodge Recreation Services Division at 515-576-7237 or email recreation@ fortdodgeiowa.org, and we will unlock/reset your password.
Season Passes – Payment Plan
We will offer payment plans for Season Passes to Lakeside Municipal Golf Course and Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center for the 2026 season. Please stop by or call our Recreation Services Office for more details.
Gift Certificates
Stop by the Recreation Services Office for a gift certificate for any special occasion. Gift certificates can be used for rentals, season passes, daily fees, recreation programs, or concessions!
Scholarship Program
Thanks to generous sponsors from CJ Bio of America, Cargill, Fort Dodge Asphalt, Fort Frenzy, Nestlé Purina, and Fort Dodge Fiber, we now have a limited scholarship program available to those in need. Inquire with Erin at earndt@fortdodgeiowa.org. Scholarship applications are available on our website at www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks.
Discrimination Statement
The City of Fort Dodge Recreation Services does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, disability (mental or physical), or the submission of complaints regarding any characteristic protected by federal law.
ROSEDALE RAPIDS AQUATIC CENTER
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1111 North 32nd Street • 515-955-4284 • www.rosedalerapids.org
Opening Day 2026: Monday, May 25–Memorial Day (Weather permitting)
Get ready to dive into 2026 at Rosedale Rapids! Stay tuned to our Facebook page and promotional emails for upcoming dates and details on Summer Swimming Lessons. We offer different levels for beginners, stroke improvers, and those swimming with confidence to fit your child’s needs. Don’t miss your chance to swim with us this summer! For questions regarding what level your child should be in, please contact us at recreation@fortdodgeiowa.org.
Swim Lesson Levels
Parent/Child 1: 6 months–18 months; parent MUST be in the water at all times.
Parent/Child 2: 18 months–3 years; parent MUST be in the water at all times.
Yellow 1: 3–4-year-olds who have never taken swim lessons before; must be potty trained and able to follow simple directions (sit, listen, stay on the wall).
Yellow 2: 4–5-year-olds (4-year-olds who have taken one level of swim lessons before; Parent/Child class does not count); must be potty trained and able to follow simple directions (sit, listen, stay on the wall).
Children MUST be able to complete all of the following skills in order to move to the next level. If they cannot complete all of the checklist skills for that level, they should remain in that level. Every skill is performed unassisted unless otherwise stated.
Objective: Being comfortable in & under the water
Comfortable putting entire head under water for 3 seconds
Relaxes for Front & Back Floats assisted
Using any method, swim 5ft
Objective: Skills in deep water
Dive off the Pool Deck
Swim Breaststroke (10 yards)
Glides into Strokes
1
Objective: Swimming all of the strokes
Use the Diving Board
Swim Sidestroke (25 yards)
Pass Orange Band Test
Objective: Movement in the water
Jump Into Water Above Head (not deep end)
Front Float for 5 seconds & Back Float for 10 seconds
Swim Front Crawl, face in the water for 5 yds
Swim Back Crawl for 5 yards.
Objective: Learning to breathe properly while swimming
Side-to-Side Breathing with Front Crawl
Comfortable swimming in the Deep End
Swim Elementary Backstroke for 5 yards
Front & Back Glides off the wall for 5 seconds
Objective: Extended swimming with an introduction into basic lifesaving
Continuous swimming of 300 yds
Basic CPR/First Aid knowledge
Tread water 10+min (wearing additional clothes)
BLUE 1 GREEN 1
BLUE 2
OLESON PARK SPLASHPAD
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Oleson Park Splashpad
Opens May 26 – Memorial Day (weather permitting)
Normal Hours
Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 11:00am-8:00pm
Thursday & Sunday: 11:00am-6:00pm
Rent the Splashpad for a private party!
Thursday: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00am-11:00am
Sundays: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Rental Fee: $70.00
*Add a rain date to your splashpad rental for $30 non-refundable to reserve a second date in case of weather
Splashpad Rules
• Swimsuits are required for play.
• Keep pets outside of fenced in area.
• This is a smoke-free environment.
• Parents & adults please help enforce our Safe Play rules.
• No gum.
• Bicycles must remain outside of the fenced area.
• Plastic Containers only!
Check Facebook (Fort Dodge Recreation Services) for weather closure information!
Harlan & Hazel Rogers Sports Complex & its staff are proud to serve:
• Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Softball
• Fort Dodge Senior High Softball
• St. Edmond Catholic School Softball & Baseball
• Iowa Central Community College Softball
• Iowa Central Community College Baseball
• Fort Dodge Adult Softball Association
• Fort Dodge Soccer Association
Amenities of the 100 Acre Complex Include:
• 11 Softball/Baseball Fields total
• 2 of the 11 are Turf Fields
• Diamond 3: Baseball
• Yankee: Softball
• 13 Soccer Fields
• 4 Permanent Concession Stands
• 4 State of the Art Restroom Facilities
• 600+ Capacity Asphalt Parking Lot
• 2 Touchless Water Fountains
• Hall of Fame Ticket Booth
• Boulevard of Champions Entrance
• 3 Batting Cages
Field Reservations
For questions regarding the complex or to reserve fields for your next tournament, game, or practice, contact the Recreation Services office at 515-576-7237 or by email at recreation@fortdodgeiowa.org.
Home of Dodger Softball, Gael Softball/Baseball, and Iowa Central Baseball and Softball. Host of Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Softball Championships since 1970
2026 Rogers Sports Complex Calendar of Major Events
April 12: Central Iowa Kaos – The Show
April 18 & 19: Central Iowa Sports Battle of the Borders
May 2 & 3: Fort Dodge Baseball Association One Day Classic
May 9 & 10: Fort Dodge Baseball Association
Taco Tico Throwdown
June 11 - 13: ICCC HS Baseball Showcase
June 19 & 20: FDSH Invite
June 27: St. Edmond Softball Tournament
July 20 - 24: Iowa High School
Girls State Softball
*This calendar does not include High School, Rec League or Slow Pitch Softball games, or practices*
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Tee Time Reservation Information
Want to guarantee your spot? Book your tee time.
• Tee Times are taken 72 hours in advance for members, 48 hours in advance for non-members.
• Online Tee Time Reservations Available.
2026 Lakeside Tournament Schedule
4-Man 8-Inch Best Shot
Travis J. Habhab Amature
4-Gal Best Shot
City Tournament
Course Improvement
One Man Scramble
Free
Fee with Purchase of Cart. Not valid for tournaments, outings, or leagues. Expires: May 20, 2026
CITIZEN’S CENTRAL
Citizen’s Central offers an exercise room with treadmills, stationary bicycles, and free weights, as well as a game room that includes board games, a pool table, and a snooker table.
User Fee Options
User Fee: $50
• Pool Room
• Volunteer/movie lead classes
Daily Fee: $5
• Pool Room
• Exercise equipment and organized exercise classes
Daily Activities
Step Walking: Volunteer lead stepwalking and strengthing. Monday, 9:00-10:00am
Open Exercise: We have an exercise room with weights as well as machines that users can come in and use. Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Volunteer lead exercise class: strength and balance Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-10:00am
Video Yoga: We play a yoga-instructed DVD for those who wish to come in and do yoga in a group Wednesday, Friday 9:00-9:45am
Pool Players: Players have been playing here for years. We have a pool table and snooker table. Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
HARLAN & LAKESIDE MEMORIALS
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If you would like information regarding a Tree or Bench Memorial to be placed at Lakeside Golf Course orHarlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex, please contact Anne Gleason at:
Citizen’s Central 617 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, Iowa Or by phone or email: 515-576-7237 ext. 7215, agleason@fortdodgeiowa.org
SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
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The Fort Dodge Recreation Services Division is hiring for the 2026 summer season. Pay ranges vary depending on the position. All training and certifications required for each position are provided through the Fort Dodge Recreation Services Division.
Positions include:
• Aquatic Maintenance (Must be 16 years of age)
• Cashier (Must be 16 years of age)
Harlan Rogers Sports Complex (Must be 18 years of age)
Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center (Must be 18 years of age)
• Community Recreation Staff (Must be 14 years of age)
• Concession Stand Attendant (Must be 14 years of age)
Harlan Rogers Sports Complex (Must be 14 years of age)
Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center (Must be 14 years of age)
• Harlan Rogers Maintenance (Must be 16 years of age)
