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Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 3 The Messenger www.messengernews.net www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks Table of Contents Staff Directory 4 Important Contact Information 4 Policies 5 Program Registration Dates 6 How to Register 7 Team Formation 8 Youth Leagues 9-11, 14 Trail Map 12-13 Youth Activities 15-16 Women’s Adult Volleyball League 17 Activity Bags 18 Citizen’s Central 19 Parks & Forestry 20 Cabin & Shelter Rentals 21 Donna Jean Monkelien Pavilion 22
Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 4 The Messenger www.messengernews.net FacebookInstagramPages Page Fort Dodge Parks & Rec Fort Dodge Foster Grandparents Harlan Rogers Sports Complex Lakeside Golf Course Rosedale Rapids Aquatic @fortdodgeparks1Center Lori Branderhorst – Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director: lbrandherhorst@fortdodgeiowa.org Kevin Lunn – Parks & Forestry Superintendent: forestry@fortdodgeiowa.org Chad Graaf – Grounds Superintendent: cgraaf@fortdodgeiowa.org Hannah Angstrom – Recreation Superintendent: hangstrom@fortdodgeiowa.org Erin Habben – Program Supervisor: ehabben@fortdodgeiowa.org Clark Bruno – Aquatics & Program Supervisor: cbruno@fortdodgeiowa.org Alexis Wolfe – Recreation Technician II: awolfe@fortdodgeiowa.org Andrea Richardson – Administrative Coordinator: arichardson@fortdodgeiowa.org Jessica Merritt – Parks, Recreation & Forestry Secretary: jmerritt@fortdodgeiowa.org Molly Schaffer – Foster Grandparents Program Director: mschaeffer@fortdodgeiowa.org Mary Solverson –Foster Grandparents Program Assistant: msolverson@fortdodgeiowa.org Ron Bygness – Lakeside Maintenance: rbygness@fortdodgeiowa.org Kody Linder – Harlan & Hazel Rogers Grounds: klinder@fortdodgeiowa.org Rich Peterson – Parks & Forestry Operations Supervisor Aaron Steburg – City Forester Ryan Ziems – Forestry Technician Aaron Claus – ROW Maintenance Kim Leadly – Parks & Forestry Maintenance Matt Lara – Parks & Forestry Maintenance Parks, Recreation & Forestry – (515)-576-7237 (press option 3) 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 Important Contact www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parksInformation Staff Directory
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Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 5 The Messenger www.messengernews.net Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings! FEES All fees must be paid for 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 Parks & Recreation.” Please note fees and program dates are subject to change. REFUND/CREDIT POLICY There will be no cash refund for any reason. Account credit will be applied for a time not exceeding two years from the date of original purchase. All services or merchandise sold by the Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Department is sold as-is without any guarantee. By making a purchase with the Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Department, you are confirming that you have read and understood our no cash refund policy. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to remember the dates of programs their child is registered for; credits will not be issued for missed participation. REFUNDS/CREDIT FOR ACTIVITES & CABIN RENTALS • After program starts: no credit on the account unless medical with documentation • 7 business days prior to start: 50% credit on the account • Before 7 business days: Full credit on account • Transferring between classes or sessions: No penalty • Removal from class/activity by staff recommendation: Full credit on account WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Programs that are canceled or postponed due to inclement weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control will be announced as soon as possible. Updates will be posted on our Facebook Page, Fort Dodge Parks & Rec if activities are canceled for that day. We will do our best to reschedule programs but cannot guarantee it. PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE
On occasion, our staff may take photographs/videos of participants at Parks & Recreation programs, activities, special events & facilities. Any photos/videos of participants may be used for future departmental promotional and marketing materials.
ACCOUNT TROUBLES If a participant is outside of the birth date range for a selected activity, you may have trouble completing a registration online. If you cannot remember your login information for ActiveNet, call Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Department (515)-576-7237 option 3), and we will unlock/reset your password or email parks@fortdodgeiowa.org.
SEASON PASSES – PAYMENT PLAN We will be offering Payment Plans for Season Passes to Lakeside Municipal Golf Course & Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center for the 2023 Seasons! Stop in or call our Parks & Recreation Office for more details after December 1, 2022.
EMAIL/TEXT UPDATES Call (515) 576-7237 option 3, to sign up for email/text updates from Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation about programs & facilities.
GIFT CERTIFICATES Stop in at the Parks & Recreation Office for a Gift Certificate for any special occasion. Gift Certificates can be used for rentals, season passes, daily fees, recreation programs, or concessions!
Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 6 The Messenger www.messengernews.net ADULT LEAGUES REGISTRATION DATES • Women’s Volleyball League September 5 – October 21 YOUTH LEAGUES • Youth Flag Football Deadline Today • Youth Volleyball July 18 – September 9 • Basketball 3-6th Grades August 16 – October 21 • Basketball PreK-Kindergarten & 1-2nd Grades August 16 – December 16 SPECIAL EVENTS/ACTIVITIES • Volleyball Skills Camp 1st-2nd Grade July 29 – September 9 • Trick or Treat in Hawley Lions Park September 19 – October • Business Sign-Up Christmas Tree Walk November 4 – December 2 • Letters from Santa November 4 – December 2 • Turkey Shoot-Family Event November 20 • Daddy Daughter Dance November 25 – January 27 www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks RecreationRegistrationProgramsDates
Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 7 The Messenger www.messengernews.net HOW TO REGISTER FOR FORT DODGE PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS: 1. Online: Americanwww.fortdodgeiowa.org/parksExpress,Discover,MasterCard & Visa accepted *convenience charge will apply* 2. Mail or Drop Off: Parks & Recreation Department Citizen’s Central 617 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm 3. Create an account: email parks@fortdodgeiowa.org GRADE LEVELS Register according to the grade level the participant is CURRENTLY enrolled in. LATE REGISTRATIONS Registrations after deadline may be accepted only in the instance that there is room on a team. Registering late will include an additional late fee. Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings! How to Register
Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 8 The Messenger www.messengernews.net TEAM FORMATION INFORMATION • School Teams –All Fall/Winter/Spring 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 › Middle school students (6th grade) will play for the elementary school they attended › Summer league will be mixed LEAGUE FORMATS DEPENDING ON NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS • Practices & Scheduled Games › Enough participants registered for each grade o 36+ participants in fall/winter o 48+ participants in spring/summer › Enough volunteer coaches to cover all teams • Practices & Pick-Up Play › Not enough participants for scheduled games o Less than 36 participants in fall/winter o Less than 48 participants in spring/summer › Not enough volunteer coaches to accommodate individual teams › One practice per week › One “Pick-Up” scrimmage per week • Skills & Open Gym/Field › Not enough participants for Pick-Up Play o Less than 16 participants in fall/winter o Less than 24 participants in spring/summer › 4 weeks of skills camps › 1 open gym/field per day/week • Anything less than 10 participants we will not offer activities/programs Team Formation Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings!
1st-4th Flag Football Preseason clinics (included in registration cost)
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LOCATION: Dodger Stadium Coaches meeting for PreK Parent Plus Flag Football and 1st-4th Grade Flag Football
DATE: Thursday, August 11 TIME: 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Citizen’s Central Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings! Leagues
REGISTRATION: May 20 – August 5
DATES: August-October TIME: Evening practices and Sunday afternoon games
REGISTRATION: June 3 – August 5
Padded Flag Football (Grades 5th-6th) $55
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Youth Flag Football (Grades 1st-4th) $45-$50 Learning the basics of flag football while having fun! Volunteer coach lead. Practices on weeknights games on Saturday AM **Mouthguard required**
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DATES: August- September TIME: Evening practices and Saturday morning games
DATE: Monday, August 1 TIME: 5:30-7:00p
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers and Dodger Stadium
LOCATION: Dodger Stadium Parent Plus Flag Football (PreK-Kindergarten) $40 A flag football game with the coach as the quarterback! Played with a soft football and flags on modified field size. required**
Let’s not forget about our favorite fall activity! Padded Flag Football is in conjunction with Fort Dodge Football. A program ran by volunteers with the help and guidance of Fort Dodge Football. This is a mixture of tackle and flag football with equipment (provided).
REGISTRATION: June 3 – August 5 DATES: August- September TIME: Evening practices and Saturday morning games
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Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 10 The Messenger www.messengernews.net Youth Leagues Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings! Youth Volleyball (3rd-6th Grade) $50 Learning the fundamentals of volleyball and putting skills to use to begin working on a game like play, serving, and hitting over the net! REGISTRATION: July 18 – September 9 DATES: September - October TIME: Evening practices and games LOCATION: TBD Volleyball Skills Camps (1st-2nd Grade) $20 Fundamentals of basic volleyball skills! Join us in learning how to pass, set, and spike! T-shirt included REGISTRATION: July 29 – September 9 DATES: September 12, 13, 14 TIME: 5:45-6:30pm LOCATION: TBD Coaches meeting for 3rd-6th Grade Youth Volleyball League DATE: Thursday, September 15 TIME: 5:30 PM LOCATION: Citizen’s Central 3rd-6th Youth Volleyball Preseason Clinic (included in registration cost) DATE: Week of September 12 TIME: TBD LOCATION: TBD
Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 11 The Messenger www.messengernews.net PreK-Kindergarten Basketball $35 Our simple, most basic basketball experience for the youngest group of kids. They will learn the basic fundamentals on a modified hoop. They will participate in a skills camp 1-day each week for four weeks.Skill Camp Dates: January-February Time: Location:WeekendsTBD Recreation Basketball League 1-2nd Grade $45 The focus of the half-court 3 on 3 Recreation League is the introduction of basketball principles, skill development, physical exercise, to learn and enjoy the sport of basketball. Participants will have 1 weekday practice, and 1 game day (week/weekend TBD). Game Dates: January & February Time: Nights and Weekends Location:*All-InclusiveTBD jersey not included but required Pre-Season Clinic- Date, Time, Location TBD Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings! Youth Leagues
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Game Dates: November & December Time: Saturday Mornings Location: TBD Pre-Season Clinic: Date, Time, Location TBD Cost: None, however you must pre-register!
Youth Leagues
The focus of this full-court 5 on 5 Recreation Basketball League is the introduction of basketball principals, skills development, physical exercise, and to learn and enjoy the sport of basketball. This league is open to all 5th-6th graders who are interested in playing a fun life-long sport. These will be split into boys & girls divisions. Practices will be during the week, and games on Saturday mornings.
Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings!
The focus of the full-court 3 on 3 Recreation League is the introduction of basketball principles, skill development, physical exercise, to learn and enjoy the sport of basketball. This league is open to all 3rd-4th graders who are interested in playing a fun life-long sport. These will be split into boys & girls divisions. Practices will be during the week, and games on Saturday mornings.
Recreation Basketball League (5th-6th Grades) $45
Game Dates: November & December Time: Saturday Mornings Location: *All-inclusiveTBD jersey not included but required Pre-Season Clinic: Date, Time, Location TBD Recreation Basketball League (3rd-4th Grades) $45
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This once in a year opportunity allows fathers, grandfathers, or father figures the chance to take their daughters or granddaughters, ages 5-13, out for an evening of fun, food, and dancing! In addition to dancing there will be door prizes, refreshments, and munchies. A professional photographer will be available to capture a memorable picture. Preregistration is required and space is LIMITED for the day, so be sure to invite that special little girl early. Online registration is available for any number of daughters. A daughter under the age of five but more than three may attend if primary daughter is above the age of five.
Business Sign Up-Christmas Tree Walk $25
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Date: Sunday, February 5th Time: Location:4:00-6:00pmFortFrenzy’s Cardiff Center Cost: $45 for one child, $70 for two children, $85 for three children
Let’s spread some Christmas Cheer! Display your business, local service group, a memory tree, or a fun tree for the public to see. A tradition we started just back in 2021—a huge success of over 400 viewers from the public. Set up times, viewing dates, and other information is available online when registration opens. There will be THREE top trees chosen for a prize drawing!
Registration Date: November 4- December 2 Times: Viewing Saturday and Sunday evenings & during normal business hours
Letters From Santa $7 Get in the Christmas spirit by signing up your child to receive a letter from Santa in the mail. This letter, written in simple, easy to read language, is a fun surprise for any child. It will come in an envelope with Santa’s name and return address in the corner, addressed directly to your child. A unique idea for all your nieces, nephews, or grandchildren no matter where they live!
Dates: November 4- December 2 Letters Sent: Before December 14 Daddy Daughter Dance
Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 17 The Messenger www.messengernews.net Women’s Volleyball League $200 Bump, Set, SPIKE! FD Parks and Recreation Women’s Volleyball League has a place for you. We’ve got places for all ability levels with this 2-division league. All players must be at least 18 years old and must register as a team. This is a great opportunity for a night out filled with competition and socializing with your team! Guaranteed 10 games, Prizes awarded to top 2 teams in both leagues. (Prizes only awarded if there are 5 or more teams in the league) ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ONLINE ONLY! Teams will make ONE payment online with a debit or credit card to sign up NO first night registration will be allowed. NO REFEREES IN THIS LEAGUE AT ALL - This league will be self-ran with an onsite supervisor. Dates: Sundays in November-January (Excludes Holiday Weekends) Times: Location:NightsSt.Edmond Arena Registration Deadline: October 16th Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parksoftenforprogramofferings!Adult Leagues
Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 18 The Messenger www.messengernews.net Halloween Bag $7 Here is a bag full of Halloween fun. It includes your very own trick-or-treat bucket for Halloween, activity sheets, and coloring pages. We always include an activity, snack, and craft! Age: 2-10 years old Date: October 21 Times: RegistrationLocation:9:00pm-4:00pmCitizen’sCentralDeadline:October 14th 12 Days of Christmas $15 Countdown to Christmas with 12 family filled fun activities! Spend one on one time with your kiddos by doing a holiday themed activities leading up to Christmas! Each bag will have enough supplies for 2 children. The cost is $15 per bag (each bag will have enough supplies for 2 children) first come, first served basis! Pre-registration is required! You can pick up your family activity bag at Citizen Central on Friday, December 4th Age: 2-12 years old Date: December 9th Times: RegistrationLocation:9:00pm-4:00pmCitizen’sCentralDeadline:December 4th Activity Bags Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings!
Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 19 The Messenger www.messengernews.net 617 Central Ave 515-576-7237 option 3 Citizen’s Central is a facility that can host many programs, classes, parties and everything in between! USER FEE OPTIONS User Fee: $50 • General building activities- cards, dominos, bingo, etc. • Exercise equipment • Volunteer/movie lead classes User Fee Prime: $80 • General building activities- cards, dominos, bingo, etc. • Exercise equipment and organized exercise classes • Discounted programs/ classes (20-50% off) Daily Fee: $5 • General building activities- cards, dominos, bingo, etc. • Exercise equipment and organized exercise classes DAILY ACTIVITIES 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 Volunteer lead exercise class: Strength and balance. Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-10:00am Regular Pool Players: Players that have been playing here over the years. We have a pool table and snooker table. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00-4:00pm Open Card Games: Includes Dominos, Pitch, Pokeno, or any additional games with cards that users wish to do. Tuesday, Thursday 1:00-4:00pm 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 ACTIVE AGING WEEK @ CITIZEN’S CENTRAL! FREE EVENTS ALL WEEK! PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS AVAILABLE! Monday, October 3 Bingo @ Citizen’s Central 1:00pm Tuesday, October 4 A walk in Oleson Park with Breakfast 9:00am Wednesday, October 5 Exercise Class @ Citizen’s Central 10:00am Thursday, October 6 Movie @ Citizen’s Central 1:00pm Citizen’s Central
Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 20 The Messenger www.messengernews.net Parks & Forestry Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings! OPERATION MERRY MULCH This service assists residents of Fort Dodge in the proper disposal of their real Christmas Trees (only Christmas Trees accepted). Please be sure all stands, wires, nails, lights & ornaments are removed! Dates: December 25 - January 22 Location: Oleson Park (by the Operation Merry Mulch sign) SEASON PASSES – Payment Plan We will be offering Payment Plans for Season Passes to Lakeside Municipal Golf Course & Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center for the 2023 Seasons! Stop in or call our Parks & Recreation Office for more details starting in December once Season Passes go on sale. GIFT CERTIFICATES Stop in at the Parks & Recreation Office for a Gift Certificate for the Holidays. Gift Certificates can be used for rentals, season passes, daily fees, recreation programs, or concessions!
Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 21 The Messenger www.messengernews.net CABIN RENTALS Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance for a Cabin in on our parks. Locations: Loomis Boathouse, Snell-Crawford & Hydro-Electric Dates: Mid-April – Mid-October Price: $80/Day Deposit: $100 Location: Loomis Octagon Dates: Mid-April – Mid-October Price: $30/Day Deposit: $100 OPEN SHELTER RENTALS Reservations for Open Shelters in our parks can be made up to 1 year in advance. When these are not rented, they are on a first come, first served basis. Locations: Oleson, Phinney, Snell-Crawford, & Schmoker Price: $30/Day Visit parkswww.fortdodgeiowa.org/oftenforprogramofferings! Cabin & RentalsShelter
Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Fall & Winter 2022-2023 22 The Messenger www.messengernews.net OLESON PARK PAVILION The newest closed shelter located at Oleson Park. Allows for 60-75 capacity, has a kitchenette with fridge & microwave, serving area, heat/AC, Handicap Accessible Bathroom, outside patio area with grill. Location: Donna Jean Monkelien Pavilion (Oleson Park) Date: Year-round cabin Price: Friday-Sunday $250/day Price: Monday-Thursday $150/day Deposit: $250 Oleson Park Pavilion Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings!
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