Recreation Services, Public Areas, & Cemeteries Division Staff Directory
Recreation Services Division
Lori Branderhorst – Recreation Services Director: lbranderhorst@fortdodgeiowa.org
Hannah Angstrom – Recreation Services Assistant Director: hangstrom@fortdodgeiowa.org
Chad Graaf – Grounds Superintendent: cgraaf@fortdodgeiowa.org
Erin Arndt – Program Supervisor: earndt@fortdodgeiowa.org
Alexis Wolfe – Recreation Technician: awolfe@fortdodgeiowa.org
Anne Gleason – Administrative Coordinator: agleason@fortdodgeiowa.org
Jessica Merritt – Parks, Recreation & Forestry Receptionist: jmerritt@fortdodgeiowa.org
Mary Solverson – Foster Grandparents Program Assistant: msolverson@fortdodgeiowa.org
Trevor Dennis – Lakeside Clubhouse Manager: tdennis@fortdodgeiowa.org
Ron Bygness – Lakeside Maintenance: rbygness@fortdodgeiowa.org
Ryan Zeka – Harlan & Hazel Rogers Sports Turf Technician: rzeka@fortdodgeiowa.org
Tom Miller – Lakeside Sports Turf Technician: tmiller@fortdodgeiowa.org
Public Areas Division
Aaron Steburg – Public Areas Director: asteburg@fortdodgeiowa.org
Rich Peterson – Technical Operations Lead: rpeterson@fortdodgeiowa.org
Ryan Ziems – City Forester
Aaron Claus – Forestry Technician
Jason Jones – Public Areas Maintenance/CPSI Specialist
Nyles Johnson – Public Areas Maintenance
Cemeteries Division
Andrea Richardson –Cemetery Supervisor: arichardson@fortdodgeiowa.org
Craig Bickford – Cemetery Maintenance: cbickford@fortdodgeiowa.org
Morgan Hansen – Cemetery Maintenance: mhanson@fortdodgeiowa.org
Important Contact Information
Recreation Services & Public Areas – 515-576-7237
Foster Grandparents – 515-576-5401
Lakeside Golf Course – 515-576-6741
Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center - 515-955-4284
Policies
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 & 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 & 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 parks@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 & 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, Nestle Purina, & 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 www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks.
Discrimination Statement
The City of Fort Dodge Recreation Services does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veterans status, marital status, disability (mental or physical), sexual orientation, political affiliation, genetic information (including family medical history), pregnancy, gender identity, military service, perusal, submission of complaints of any characteristic protected by federal law.
How to Register for Fort Dodge Recreation Services Division Programs
1. Online: www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks
American Express, Discover, MasterCard & Visa accepted *convenience charge will apply*
2. Mail or Drop Off: Recreation Services Division
Citizen’s Central 617 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
3. Create an Account: www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks
GRADE LEVELS
Register according to the grade level the participant is CURRENTLY enrolled in.
LATE REGISTRATIONS
Registrations after the deadline may be accepted only in the instance that there is room on a team. Registering late will include an additional $15 late fee.
PROGRAM T-SHIRTS
For programs that include a T-shirt, there will be ordering rules and specific circumstances that will be in place.
· Those who are registered by the deadline will get the t-shirt size that they ordered for the program. If it is missed in the original order, it will be reordered for your child.
· Those who register 1-7 days following the deadline will get a t-shirt, but it will not be rush ordered due to the deadline being passed.
· Anyone who registers outside of the 7-day post-deadline period will not get a t-shirt.
Team Formation Information
• School Teams – All Fall/Winter leagues will have school teams to the best of our ability depending on:
› The number of participants registered from each elementary school
› The number of coaches available for each school
› Summer league will be mixed
• Random Teams – All Spring/Summer leagues will have random teams not based on schools. Team sizes will be determined by the number of volunteer coaches we have
Volunteer Coaching
If you’re interested in coaching your children’s team, we have an incentive for you. At the conclusion of the season the head coach will receive a refund to your Recreation Services account the full league amount. This is the coach that leads the team, does team communication, and attends all meeting times.
Thank you to our League Sponsors!
Youth Programs
Novice Track (Ages 4-10)
$40 *T-Shirt Included
Introduce your young athlete to the exciting world of track and field. Our Novice Track program is designed to build confidence, coordination, and a love for movement through fun activities!
Mini Track Meet, Tuesday, May 5: 4–6-year-olds 5:30-6:30pm, 7–10-year-olds 6:30-7:30pm.
Registration: February 27 – March 30
Ages: 4-10 years old
Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 5:45-6:45 PM *Excludes Track Meet Date
Location: St. Edmond Arena Track, 1001 4th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Soccer in the Parks (Ages 2-3)
$35 *T-Shirt Included
Join us for some skills development, fun, and scrimmages! We are here just for fun! The very basics, no hands, kicking the ball in the right direction, and kicking a goal with a scrimmage included. Three weeks of practice/ skills, one week for a scrimmage! Volunteer coaches needed!
REGISTRATION: February 20 – April 10
DATES: April 23, 30, May 7, 14 (Thursdays)
TIME: Skills/Game 5:45-6:45pm (half hour increments) *Subject to change
LOCATION: Oleson Park Green Space, 1232 Oleson Park Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Youth Leagues
Wiffleball (COED Ages 3 & 4)
$40 *T-Shirt Included
Our CO-ED Wiffleball League is designed as a fun and simple introduction to the basics of baseball and softball for our youngest players. This beginner-friendly league focuses on confidence and coordination through hands-on play! **Gloves are not required for this league! (Must be 3 by April 24, 2026)
REGISTRATION: March 20 - April 24
AGES: 3 & 4 Years Old
DATES:
Practice: Tuesday, May 12, 19, 26
Games: Tuesday, June 2, 9
TIMEFRAME: 5:15-6:30 PM
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, 1628 Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
T-Ball (COED Kindergarten)
$45 *T-Shirt Included
Our CO-ED T-Ball league introduces young players to the core fundamentals of baseball and softball in a fun, supportive environment. This program helps Kindergarten athletes build confidence and coordination while learning the basics of the game!
Young players are playing with an 11-inch safety ball and are required to have a glove to play!
Those who have a 4-year-old enrolled in preschool for the 2024/2025 school year and wish to move their child up to T-Ball can do so but must understand their child will play multiple years of T-Ball.
REGISTRATION: March 20 - April 24
AGES: Kindergarten
DATES:
Practice: Thursday, May 14, 21, & 28
Games: Thursday, June 4, 11, & 18
TIMEFRAME: 5:15-6:30 PM
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, 1628 Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Coach-Pitch Ball (COED 1st-2nd Grade) $50 *T-Shirt
Included
Open to boys and girls currently enrolled in 1st or 2nd grade for the 2025-2026 school year! Our Co-Ed Coach Pitch League builds fundamental T-Ball skills and introduces players to the structure of a “live game”.
This program helps young athletes grow their skills and confidence by focusing on:
• Hitting off a live pitch from a coach
• Running to the correct bases and understanding basic game flow
• Fielding in both the infield and outfield, including where to throw the ball to get runners “out”.
**Gloves are required for this league!
REGISTRATION: March 15 – April 25
AGES: 1st & 2nd Grade
DATES:
Practice: Tuesday/Thursday, May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26
Games: Tuesday/Thursday, May 28, June 2, 4, 9, 11, & 16
TIMEFRAME: 5:15-7:30 PM
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, 1628 Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Youth Leagues
Parent Plus Flag Football (PreK-Kindergarten)
$45 *T-Shirt Included
A flag football game with the coach as the quarterback! Played with a soft football and flags on a modified field size. **Mouthguard required** Games and Skills Practice will be on weeknights.
REGISTRATION: June 5 – July 31
DATES: August – September
TIME: Three weeks of skills practice, 2 weeks of games (weeknights)
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, 1628 Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Youth Flag Football (Grades 1st-2nd)
$50 *T-Shirt Included
Learning the basics of flag football while having fun! Volunteer/Staff coach lead. Practices and games on weeknights.
**Mouthguard required**
REGISTRATION: June 5 – July 31
DATES: August – September
TIME: Weeknight practices and games
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, 1628 Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Youth Flag Football (Grades 3rd-4th)
$55 *T-Shirt Included
Continue learning the basics of flag football while having fun! This is a more in-depth play of the game. Volunteer/Staff coach lead. Practices and games on weeknights. **Mouthguard required**
REGISTRATION: June 5 – July 31
DATES: August – September
TIME: Weeknight practices and games
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, 1628 Nelson Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Youth Padded Flag Football (Grades 5th-6th)
$100
Like flag football but with pads! A bit more contact and a lot more in-depth skills learning.
REGISTRATION: June 5 – July 31
DATES: August – September
TIMES: Weeknight Games & Practices
LOCATION: Fort Dodge Senior High Stadium Practice Fields 1930 Elmhurst Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Mini Camps
Mini Camps - Partnership with Webster County Conservation and Fort Dodge Play and Learn Center
A fun way to get the littles out of the house for a little bit and get involved in an organized activity! Mini Camps are fun, easy, and a great learning experience! This Summer we will be partnering with Fort Dodge Play and Learn Center and the Webster County Conservation to offer you a fun experience!
REGISTRATION: OPEN – There is no closing date for Intro to Music, Intro to Arts & Crafts, and Intro to STEM
· Registration for Intro to Outdoors is through the City of Fort DodgeRecreation Services Department
› This class will close on May 30
· All other camps will release at a later date on the Fort Dodge Play and Learn Center Facebook Page.
Intro to Outdoors- Partnership with Webster County Conservation, exploring all things outdoors! Bugs, animals, dirt, trees! Open to children ages 2-5
Intro to Arts & Crafts- Open to children ages 4+ and will feature creative & fun crafts. Once the craft is complete, children are welcome to play in the FDPLC. Younger siblings are welcome to come along, but please specify in the comments to ensure we have enough materials.
Intro to Music- Open to children of any age! The FDPLC offers Music Class year-round, but these summer sessions will be offered in collaboration with Parks & Rec and provide take-home items like homemade instruments and DIY nursery rhyme books
Intro to STEM- Open to children ages 4+ and will provide children the opportunity to explore with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts. Once the structured activities and experiments are complete, children are welcome to play in the FDPLC. Younger siblings are welcome to come along, but please specify in the comments to ensure we have enough materials.
Intro to Outdoors June 1, 2, 3 9:30-10:15AM Loomis Park Boat House
*All Ages Welcome
$4/session
Intro to Music June 11, 18 9:00-11:00 AM Play and Learn Center $4/session
*All Ages Welcome
Intro to Arts & Crafts June 9, 16 9:00-11:00 AM Play and Learn Center
*Ages 4+
$4/session
Intro to STEM July 7, 14 9:00-11:00 AM Citizen’s Central $4/session
*Ages 4+
Special Events
Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings!
National Kids to Parks Day 2026 – Saturday, May 16 FREE
Webster County Conservation & the Fort Dodge Recreation Services Division are hosting a weekend-long scavenger hunt to get families in our local parks! Get the family together & travel safely to different parks in Fort Dodge & Webster County. Locate each scavenger hunt word in each park & fill in your scorecard for a chance to win a prize!
More information will be available on our website & Facebook Page closer to the date: Fort Dodge Parks & Rec
SCAVENGER HUNT WEEKEND: May 15-17, 2026
Special Events
Lazy 5K
10-13 $15 14-17 $20 18+ $25
A 5K that’s not so lazy! Walk/Run with the current. Age 18+ will complete a 5K race which is 29 laps. Ages 14-17 will complete a 3K race which is 18 laps. Lastly Ages 10-13 will compete in a FUN run for 1 total mile which is 9 laps. Each participant will receive a Lazy 5K T-shirt.
REGISTRATION: April 10-June 5 (guarantees t-shirt)
DATE: Sunday, June 21
TIME: 9:00-10:30am
LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids (Lazy River), 1111 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Mermaid & Princess Party (Ages 2-10) $25
Our friends from Little Princess Parties will provide an evening of Mermaids & Princesses who will pose for photos and swim with you! Join us in our Rec Pool (middle pool) for an evening of fun. Parents must be in the water with 2–4-year-olds, & parents must closely watch their 5-10-year-olds. This is a limited enrollment special event; pre-registration is required. The $25.00 registration fee includes 1 child & 1 adult. Season passes do not qualify for this event.
REGISTRATION: May 4 – until full
DATE: Sunday, July 26
TIME: 6:30pm-8:00pm
LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids (Rec Pool), 1111 North 32nd St., Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Special Events
2026 Park and Play Events FREE
Come Connect with other families, enjoy a fun activity and PLAY!
DATE: LOCATION: TIME:
Thursday, June 25 Oleson Park 10:00-11:00am
Thursday, July 9 Snell Crawford 10:00-11:00am
Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center
OPENING DAY 2026: MONDAY, MAY 25 – MEMORIAL DAY (WEATHER PERMITTING)
2026 SEASON PASS FEES
Individual 12+ ............................................................... $80
Individual 5-11 Year Olds .......................................... $40
Aquacise Add-On ........................................................ $50
*Must be purchased with an individual 12+ Pass*
2026 DAILY ADMISSION FEES
Open Swim (5 & older)............................................ $8.00
Open Swim (4 & under) ........................................... FREE
10 Daily Punch Pass .................................................... $70
Aquacise 10 Punch Card ........................................... $50 Fitness Daily......................................................................$5
Aquacise Daily .................................................................$5
Tot Spot .......................................................... $4/guardian
2026 RENTALS - Call to Inquire
Cabana Shade Rental ........................................... $35.00
Group
Swim Lessons
June 8th-July 1st Rosedale Rapids (Session 1) - $45.00
10:00-10:45am- Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1
10:50-11:35am- Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1, Green 2, Orange 1
11:40am-12:25pm- Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 2
12:30-1:00pm- Yellow 1, Yellow 2
7:05-7:35pm- Yellow 1, Yellow 2
7:05-7:50pm- Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1, Orange 1
7:55-8:40pm- Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1, Green 2
July 6th-July 29th: Rosedale Rapids (Session 2) - $45.00
10:00-10:45am- Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1
10:50-11:35am- Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 2, Orange 2
11:40am-12:25pm- Blue 1, Blue 2
12:30-1:00pm- Yellow 1, Yellow 2
7:05-7:35pm- Parent/Child, Adaptive
7:05-7:50pm- Blue 1, Blue 2
7:55-8:40pm- Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1, Green 2
Rosedale Swim Lesson Reminders:
• If you decide to sign your child up for multiple lesson sessions, they must be the same level, even if they passed unless we deem necessary to move them. This is critical for teacher/participant ratio and planning. Students may pass the base level skills but may not be ready for the next level due to deeper water or longer distances required to swim.
• Yellow 1 & 2, Parent and Child, and private lessons are 30-minute lessons. Blue 1 & 2, Green 1 & 2, and Orange 1 & 2 are 45-minute lessons.
• Call the office if you need help determining what level your child should be in. We have last year’s records.
• Classes need a minimum of 5 participants to be held. If a class needs to be cancelled, we will do our best to find a session & time that works for you, if we cannot you will receive credit on your ActiveNet account.
• All lessons are Mondays & Wednesdays for 4 weeks. If a class is cancelled because of weather, it will be made up on that same Friday.
• We do our best to have lessons each day and will only cancel because of storms that produce thunder or lightning. We will still have lessons on cool days, but those will be based out of water with safety lessons, facility tours, and even practicing skills on the pool deck.
Rosedale 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, never taken Swim Lessons before, potty trained & can follow simple directions (sit, listen, stay on the wall).
Yellow 2: 4-5 year olds (4 yrs olds that have taken 1 level of swim lessons before, (Parent/Child class does not count) potty trained, & can follow simple directions (sit, listen, stay on the wall).
Child MUST be able to do 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, put them in that level. Every skill is unassisted, unless it states assisted.
Blue 1
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
Green 1
Objective: Skills in deep water
• Dive off the Pool Deck
• Swim Breaststroke (10 yards)
• Glides into Strokes
Orange 1
Objective: Swimming all of the strokes
• Use the Diving Board
• Swim Sidestroke (25 yards)
• Pass Orange Band Test
Please call Recreation Services office at 515-576-7237 if you have any questions what level your child should be in.
Blue 2
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 yards
• Swim Back Crawl for 5 yards
Green 2
Objective: Learning to breath 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
Orange 2
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)
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
$70.00
*Add a rain date to your splashpad rental for a $30 nonrefundable fee 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 Parks & Rec) for weather closure information!
2026 Green Fees
1417 Nelson Avenue • 515-576-6741 • www.lakesidemgc.org
Daily 9-Hole ................................................................................................ $21
Daily 9-Hole ................................................................................................ $11
*16-18-year-olds, Monday-Thursday till 4pm*
Daily 18-Hole .............................................................................................. $31
9-Hole Cart Rental (seat) ........................................................................ $14
18-Hole Cart Rental (seat) ...................................................................... $19
League ...................................................................................................... $17
*High school & under golf for FREE when accompanies by season passholder
Tee Time Reservation Information
Want to guarantee your spot? Book for tee time.
- Tee Times are taken 72 hours in advance for members, 48 hours in advance for non-members.
- Online Tee Time Reservations Available Scan the QR code to book your tee time.
2026 Lakeside Tournament Schedule
4-Man 8-Inch Best Shot May 16
Travis J. Habhab Amateur June 7
4-Gal Best Shot July 9
City Tournament July 11 & 12
Course Improvement August 15
One Man Scramble September 27
2026 Golf Leagues
Women’s League Monday at 5:30pm Senior League Tuesdays at 8:30am
Men’s League Tues/Wed/Thurs at 5:30pm Couples League Friday at 5:30pm
Harlan & Hazel Rogers Sports Complex
1628 Nelson Ave • 515-576-7237 • www.rogerssportscomplex.org
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
2026 Rogers Sports Complex Calendar of Major Events
Date Event
April 11 - 12
April 18 - 19
May 2 & 3
May 9 & 10
June 11,12,13
June 19 & 20
June 27
July 20 - July 24
Central Iowa Kaos
Central Iowa Sports (CIS) Battle of the Boarders
FDBA One Day Classic
FDBA Taco Tico Throwdown
ICCC HS Baseball Showcase
FDSH Invite
St. Edmond Softball Tournament
Iowa High School Girls State Softball
*This calendar does not include High School, Rec League or Slow Pitch Softball games, or practices*
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, parks@fortdodgeiowa.org.
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
Parks & Forestry
617 Central Avenue • 515-576-7237 • parks@fortdodgeiowa.org
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: playground, 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, open shelter, rentable cabin, trail connectivity, open green space, and seasonal restroom
Oleson Park
12th Avenue South & 17th Street Pavilion
Amenities: playground, rentable & open shelter, splashpad, trail connectivity, sand volleyball court, 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, pickleball court, and seasonal restroom
Sunkissed Meadows Disc Golf
326 11th Ave. North
Amenities: open green space, trail connectivity, and disc golf course
