Fort Dodge Parks Recreation & Forestry Spring & Summer Program Guide 2024

Lori Branderhorst – Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director: lbranderhorst@fortdodgeiowa.org

Kevin Lunn – Parks & Forestry Superintendent: kjlunn@fortdodgeiowa.org

Chad Graaf – Grounds Superintendent: cgraaf@fortdodgeiowa.org

Hannah Angstrom – Recreation Superintendent: hangstrom@fortdodgeiowa.org

Erin Arndt – Program Supervisor: earndt@fortdodgeiowa.org

Alec Schanz – Aquatics & Program Coordinator: aschantz@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

Mary Solverson –Foster Grandparents Program Director: msolverson@fortdodgeiowa.org

Ron Bygness – Lakeside Maintenance: rbygness@fortdodgeiowa.org

Ryan Zeka – Harlan & Hazel Rogers Grounds: rzeka@fortdodgeiowa.org

Rich Peterson – Parks & Forestry Operations Supervisor: rpeterson@fortdodgeiowa.org

Aaron Steburg – City Forester: asteberg@fortdodgeiowa.org

Ryan Ziems – Forestry Technician

Aaron Claus – ROW Maintenance

Jason Jones – Parks & Forestry Maintenance

Matt Lara – Parks & Forestry Maintenance

Important Contact Information

Parks, Recreation & Forestry – 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 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 the program starts: no credit on the account unless medical with medical 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.

EMAIL/TEXT UPDATES

Call 515-576-7237 to sign up for email/text updates from Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation about programs and facilities.

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 at 515-576-7237 or email parks@fortdodgeiowa.org, and we will unlock/reset your password.

SEASON PASSES – PAYMENT PLAN

We will be offering Payment Plans for Season Passes to Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center for the 2024 seasons! Stop in or call our Parks & Recreation Office for more details.

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!

NEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Thanks to generous sponsors from Baker Electric, Cargill, Fort Dodge Asphalt & 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.

How to Register for Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Programs

1. Online: www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks

American Express, 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 8:00am-4:30pm

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.

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

NEW! PARTICIPATION NUMBERS LIMITED TO AMOUNT OF VOLUNTEER COACHES AVAILABLE

Volunteer Coaching can be nothing short of awarding and fun! With it also takes some time and effort to provide good quality recreation guidance and opportunities to our youth! Beginning in May of 2024 we will be implementing a limited number of enrollments to ensure we have enough quality volunteer coaches available to cover the number of teams we have. This will be broken down in the format below:

Each league division (grade/age level) will have a set number of spots open pending each sport we offer. These would be for our core sports (Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Wiffleball, Tball, Softball, Baseball):

Spring/Summer Leagues 40

Fall Leagues 36

Winter Leagues 32

Once the spots are full, we will open additional spots pending the commitment of a volunteer coach. For example, if all 40 spots are filled for spring/summer leagues and a volunteer emails us to coach, an additional 8-10 spots will open.

If there are under 30 participants, we will not offer league style play. Rather, it will be either weekly skills camps/scrimmages or a 1–3-day skills camp.

Head coaching incentive-

In conclusion of the season you will be refunded to your parks and recreation account the full league fee. This is for the coach who leads the team, does the team communication, and attends all meeting times.

Youth Programs

Soccer in the Parks (Ages 4)

$40

Join us for some skills development, fun games, and scrimmages! We are here for fun! Learning the basics, but in a more depth way including goalie, goalie protection, dribbling the ball, and kicking goals. TWO weeks of skills camps, 3 weeks of games! Volunteer coaches needed! *T-shirt provided

REGISTRATION: February 23 – April 15

DATES: April 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20 (Mondays)

TIME: Skills Camps 5:45-7:15pm (45 minute increments) *Subject to change

LOCATION: Schmoker Park

Soccer in the Parks (Ages 2-3)

$40

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 few games included. Three weeks of practice, two weeks of games! Volunteer coaches needed! *T-shirt provided

REGISTRATION: February 23 – April 15

DATES: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 (Thursdays)

TIME: Skills Camps 5:45-6:45pm (half hour increments) *Subject to change

LOCATION: Schmoker Park

Coaches Packet Pick up for Summer Leagues

DATE: Wednesday, May 1

TIME: 4:00-6:00pm

LOCATION: Citizen’s Central

Wiffleball (COED Ages 3 & 4)

$40

A fun Spring/Summer activity! This teaches the very basics of hitting a ball and running to the correct bases. Wiffleball is played with a plastic bat and ball. **No glove is required** (Must be 3 by April 26) T-shirt Included.

REGISTRATION: March 15 – April 26

DATES: May-June Thursdays

TIMEFRAME: 5:15-7:30 PM

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

T-Ball (COED Kindergarten)

$45

Focuses on the fundamentals of throwing a ball, catching a ball in a glove, hitting a ball off a tee, and running the bases correctly. Played with an 11’ safety ball. **Glove required** Those who have a 4-yearold enrolled in preschool for the 2023/2024 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. T-shirt included.

REGISTRATION: March 15 – April 26

DATES: May-June Tuesdays

TIMEFRAME: 5:15-7:30 PM

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

Coach-Pitch Ball (COED 1st-2nd Grade)

$50

Focuses on allowing a batter to hit from a live coach-pitcher and defensively work on getting batters/ baserunners out by force or tagging. **Glove required** T-shirt included.

REGISTRATION: March 15 – April 26

DATES: May - June Tuesdays and/or Thursdays

TIMEFRAME: 5:15-7:30 PM

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

Youth Leagues

3-4th Grade Softball

$50

This league focuses on the fundamentals of a live game, as well as works on the basics of pitching. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch. There will be certain pitching stipulations to keep the game moving. If your child is interested in pitching, please begin to work with them at home. **Glove Required** T-shirt included.

REGISTRATION: March 15 – April 26

DATES: May - June Tuesdays and/or Thursdays

TIMEFRAME: 5:15-7:30 PM

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

Outdoor Basketball Camp (Ages 4-9)

$20

Basketball camp but OUTSIDE! Fundamentals of basketball, fun games, and even scrimmages! The registration fee includes a T-shirt.

REGISTRATION: April 26 – June 21

DATES: July 1, 2

TIME: 4-6 years 10:00-10:45am 7-9 years 11:00-11:45am

LOCATION: Butler Courts

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 5 – August 30

DATES: September 9, 10, 11

TIME: TBD

LOCATION: TBD

Youth Volleyball League (3-6th Grade) $45

Come familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of a life-long sport. Learn the basics of volleyball and team play! 1-2-3 over!

REGISTRATION: July 5 – September 6

DATES: Tuesday/Thursdays September & October

TIME: TBD

LOCATION: TBD

3-4th Grade Baseball

$50

This league focuses on the fundamentals of a live game as well as participant pitching. There will be modified pitching rules to keep the pace of the game going. If your child is interested in pitching, please work with them at home. **Glove Required** T-shirt included.

REGISTRATION: March 15 – April 26

DATES: May - June Tuesdays and/or Thursdays

TIMEFRAME: 5:15-7:30 PM

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

Coaches Packet Pick up for Parent Plus Flag Football and 1st-4th Grade Flag Football

DATE: Tuesday, August 6th

TIME: 5:30 PM

LOCATION: Citizen’s Central

Parent Plus Flag Football (PreK-Kindergarten)

$45

A flag football game with the coach as the quarterback! Played with a soft football and flags on a modified field size. *T-shirt included **Mouthguard required**

REGISTRATION: June 3 – August 2

DATES: August- September

TIME: Evening practices and Saturday morning games

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers and Dodger Stadium

Padded Flag Football (Grades 5th-6th)

$85

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). *Mouthguard Required* Fundraising opportunities will be available

REGISTRATION: June 3- July 31

DATES: August-October

TIME: Evening practices and Thursday evening games

LOCATION: Dodger Stadium

Youth Flag Football (Grades 1st-4th)

$50

Learning the basics of flag football while having fun! Volunteer coach lead. Practices weeknight and games on Saturday mornings **Mouthguard required** *T-shirt Included

REGISTRATION: May 24 – July 26

DATES: August- September

TIME: Evening practices and Saturday morning games

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers and Dodger Stadium

Mini Camps - NEW & IMPROVED!!

Mini Camps (Age 2 & 3-5)

A fun way to get the littles out of the house for a little bit and involved in an organized activity! Mini Camps are fun, easy, and a great learning experience! This Summer we are partnering with Fort Dodge Play and Learn Center and the Webster County Conservation to offer you a fun new experience!

REGISTRATION: OPEN – May 31

• Registration will remain open for upcoming June classes.

Intro to Outdoors- Partnership with Webster County Conservation, exploring all things outdoors! Bugs, animals, dirt, trees!

Intro to Arts & Crafts- Children can enjoy creating art together using a various of materials. After creation time, campers and siblings are invited to play in the Play and Learn Center for the remainder of the one-hour program.

Intro to Cooking- Easy snack ideas that kids enjoy! Hands-on activities in the kitchen! Focusing on kitchen safety, fun, and delicious recipes!

Intro to Music- Learning so much through song and movement. Sign up to experience a 15-20 minute directed class with 40-45 minutes of free play in the Play and Learn Center.

Intro to STEM- Schools out for SUMMER! This Mini Camp is not capped at 5 years of age. We do request all participants are at least 3. Let’s have some fun and experience a hands-on class exploring a variety of materials and activities.

Ages 3-5

Intro to Outdoors

Intro to Cooking

Intro to Music

June 3, 4, 5 9:30-10:15AM

June 10, 11, 12 9:30-10:15 AM

June 17, 19, 20 9:00-10:00 AM

*Class dates are Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Intro to Arts & Crafts

June 24, 25, 26 9:00-10:00 AM

*Wednesday class is scheduled for 11:30-12:30 PM

Intro to STEM

July 8, 9, 10 9:30-10:15 AM

*Class is open to children older than 5

Age 2- parent/guardian required

Intro to Outdoors

Intro to Cooking

Intro to Music

June 3, 4 10:30-11:15 AM

June 10, 11 10:30-11:15 AM

June 17, 19 10:30-11:30 AM

*Class dates are Monday, Wednesday

Intro to Arts & Crafts

June 24, 25 10:30-11:30 AM

$22/camp

Loomis Park Boat House

Citizen’s Central

Play and Learn Center

Play and Learn Center

Citizen’s Central

$15/camp

Loomis Park Boat House

Citizen’s Central

Play and Learn Center

Play and Learn Center

Special Events

Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings!

National Ride A Bike Day - Night Light Trail Ride FREE

Light up the night while riding your bike! For this FREE family-friendly event, pick up all the supplies you need to make your bike glow at the Oleson Park Bandshell on May 4th at 7:30PM at Oleson Park with a bike and a smile and ride around the marked trail.

DATE: Saturday, May 4

TIME: 7:30-9:00PM

LOCATION: Oleson Park Trail

Mother Daughter Bloom Bar $40

Join us for a morning filled with laughter, crafting, and making memories! Come build a simple flower bouquet with dried flowers from our bloom bar, snap a few photos in our photo booth, and even get matching Permalinx bracelets with an on-site JBloom Independent Consultant! The cost includes 1 mother and 1 child. Additional children are $10 each.

DATE: Sunday, May 5

TIME: 10:00-12:00PM

LOCATION: Citizen’s Central

National Kids to Parks Day 2024 – Saturday, May 18 FREE

Webster County Conservation & the Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Department 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 17-19, 2024

2024 Park and Play Events FREE

Come Connect with other families, enjoy a fun activity, and PLAY!

Thursday, June 6

Schmoker Park

Thursday, June 27 Oleson Park

Thursday, July 11

Snell Crawford Park

Thursday, August 8 Hawley Lions Park

10:00-11:00am

10:00-11:00am

10:00-11:00am

10:00-11:00am

Special Events Cont.

Movie under the Moon FREE

Join us at the Oleson Park Bandshell for FREE family-friendly movies under the moonlight! On select dates, the following movies will be played at dusk. We encourage the public to arrive early and bring lawn chairs, blankets, & snacks!

DATE:

MOVIE: TIME:

Saturday, June 8 Elemental 8:30PM (DUSK)

Thursday, July 11 Wish 8:30PM (DUSK)

Friday, August 16 Super Mario Bros. Movie 8:30PM (DUSK)

Adult Only Swim

$4

Come relax and have a blast at our adult-only swim out at Rosedale Rapids Aquatics Center!! This is an adult-only swim for you to enjoy the pool without all the hustle and bustle of a summer day. All patrons 18 and older are welcome to come and enjoy the pool and amenities that we have to offer.

DATE: Friday, June 21st

LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids

TIME: 7:00-9:00PM

Spec. Note: Individuals on Household or Individual Season passes get free admission.

Late Night Swim

$15 for families up to 6

($4 per additional person or individual)

Bring the whole family to come enjoy the pool for an evening of extended hours and discounted admission after the sun goes down!!

DATE: Sunday, June 30th

LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids

TIME: 7:00-9:00PM

Spec. Note: Individuals on Household or Individual Season passes get free admission.

Lazy 5K (Ages 10+)

$20

Join us for a lazy river 5K (3.1 miles)! It takes 29 laps around the lazy river to complete the Lazy 5K! This year we will be racing with the current! Prizes are awarded for top finishers and a participation gift is included in the registration cost, pre-registration is REQUIRED.

REGISTRATION: June 3rd – July 3rd

DATE: Saturday, July 6th

TIME: 9:00AM

LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids

Special Events Cont.

Inner Tube Water Polo

$10 per team

Register your team for inner tube water polo! We are putting a twist on the regular game of water polo and setting up games where teams will compete head-to-head while riding inner tubes. Teams will be made up of 4 people who are 12 or older. Pre-registration and waiver is REQUIRED.

REGISTRATION: June 3rd - July 5th

DATE: Friday, July 12th

TIME: 5:30-8:30PM

LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids

Mermaid & Princess Party (Ages 2-10)

$20

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 $20.00 registration fee includes 1 child & 1 adult. Season passes do not qualify for this event.

REGISTRATION: June 3rd – July 15th

DATE: Friday, July 19th

TIME: 6:30-8:00PM

LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids

Cardboard Boat Race FREE

Start collecting cardboard and duct tape to design and build your cardboard boat. Then come on Aug 3rd to launch your vessel to race and compete against others in our lap pool. Anyone can Pre-register and begin building their vessel for the race. As they become available we will release information on where you may be able to pick up materials to build your boat (materials that you can use to build are limited to cardboard and duct tape)

REGISTRATION: June 17th - July 26th

DATE: Saturday, Aug 3rd

TIME: 6:00-8:00PM

LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids

Take Home Activity

Earth Day Event - Seed Bomb Kit $7

Celebrate Earth Day by making Seed Bombs that you can plant in a pot, a flowerbed, or a wild patch in your lawn. These pods are made with native plants that will help support our pollinators. We will provide all the necessary supplies for you to make seed bombs to plant at home and watch grow! These supplies include wildflower seeds, soil, and clay!

DATE: Monday, April 22

TIME: 8:00am-4:30pm

LOCATION: Citizen’s Central

Garden Friend Planter Kit $20

All the supplies for you to create a tiny indoor garden for a magical friend. Build an itty-bitty home fit for a fairy or gnome!

REGISTRATION: March 27 – April 23

DATE: Friday, April 29

TIME: 9am-4:30pm

LOCATION: Citizen’s Central

Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center

1111

N 32nd St 515-955-4284 www.rosedalerapids.org

OPENING DAY 2024: MAY 27 –

2024 SEASON PASS FEES

Family Full Season .............................................. $240.00

Additional Household Person ........................... $15.00

Individual Full Season ........................................ $115.00

Fitness Pass .............................................................. $85.00

Fitness Pass Plus ................................................... $120.00

Aquacise 10 Punch Card ..................................... $40.00

Babysitter Pass ........................................................ $70.00

2024 DAILY ADMISSION FEES

Open Swim (5 & older)............................................ $8.00

Reduced Open Swim............................................... $4.00

Family Swim ........ $16.00 Family of 6 ($4 Individual)

Open Swim (4 & under) ........................................... FREE

Fitness Daily................................................................ $5.00

Aquacise Daily ........................................................... $5.00

Open Swim 10 Punch Card ................................ $64.00

RENTALS

Cabana Rental......................................................... $30.00

Pool Rental (2-Hours) ......................................... $500.00

*add $50 per slide

Group Swim Lessons

FACILITY HOURS OPEN SWIM

Monday-Friday 1:00 pm-5:15 pm

Saturday/Sunday 1:00 pm-6:00 pm

FITNESS SWIM

Monday-Friday: 9:30 am-12:00 pm

Monday/Wednesday: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Tuesday and Thursday 7:30pm-8:30pm

Friday: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Saturday: 9:30am-12:00pm

TOT SPOT

Saturdays: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

*Rec Pool only, kids 5 & under with a guardian*

$5/guardian – kids are free (ratio is still required)

Aquacise

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:00 am-11:45 am

*NEW Family Swim

Tuesday/Thursdays: 5:30pm-7:30pm

June 10th-Jul 5th: Rosedale Rapids (Session 1) - $44.00

9:45am – Blue 1, Blue 2, & Green 1, Green 2

10:35am – Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1, Green 2 & Orange 1

11:25am- Yellow 1, & Yellow 2, Parent & Child 1

5:45pm- Yellow 1, & Yellow 2, Parent & Child 1

6:20pm – Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1, Green 2 & Orange , Parent & Child 1

7:10pm – Blue 1, Blue 2, & Green 1, Green 2

July 8th-Aug 2nd: Rosedale Rapids (Session 2) - $44.00

9:45am –Blue 1, Blue 2, & Green 1

10:35am – Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1

11:25am - Yellow 1, & Yellow 2, Parent & Child 2

5:45pm - Yellow 1, & Yellow 2, Parent & Child 2

6:20pm – Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1, & Orange 2, Parent & Child 2

7:10pm – Blue 1, Blue 2, & Green 1

Private Swim Lessons

June 10, 12, 17, 19 11:25am $70

June 10, 12, 17, 19 5:45pm $70

June 24, 26, July 1, 3 11:25am $70

June 24, 26, July 1, 3 5:45pm $70

July 8, 10, 15, 17 11:25am $70

July 8, 10, 15, 17 5:45pm $70

July 22, 24, 29, 31 11:25am $70

July 22, 24, 29, 31 5:45pm $70

Rosedale Rapids Season Passes

No matter what you’re looking for, whether it’s fitness or open swim, we have a season pass option that will fit you.

• All Children 12-15 must sign off on behavior expectation and pool rules sheet with a guardian(s) present

Households Pass

A household is defined as up to 1-2 adults residing at the same address and their legally supported children ages 17 and under. Any Individuals residing in one household can be placed on our Household Pass, up to 4 people per pass. More children may be added in addition to this for $15 per person.

• Price: $240 for up to 2 adults (4 people total).

• 6 Additional children $15/person.

• Household members aged 18-23 who are fulltime post-secondary students can be added, but are required to provide proof of enrollment and residency.

• Adults with different last names will be required to provide proof of residency. Proof of guardianship/residency is required for dependents.

Babysitter Pass

Babysitter passes are now available for the 2024 season. This pass must be registered to one individual and used in conjunction with a Household Pass for Open Swim

• Price: $70.00

• Must be 16 years or older

Individual Pass

2024 Individual Passes are for one person and can be used during Open Swim and Fitness Swim hours.

• Price $115

Fitness Pass

A Fitness Pass can be used for Fitness Swim hours only.

• Price: $85

• Must be 16 years or older

• Add one additional member For $60 o Must be 16+ and Resides with pass holder

Fitness Pass Plus

Our fitness pass with all aquacise classes covered for the season as well as Fitness Swim hours.

• Price:$120

• Must be 16 years or older

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 canceled, we will do our best to find a session & time that works for you, if we cannot you will receive a credit on your ActiveNet account.

• All lessons are on 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.

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

q Comfortable putting entire head under water for 3 seconds

q Relaxes for Front & Back Floats assisted

q Using any method, swim 5ft

Green 1

Objective: Skills in deep water

q Dive off the Pool Deck

q Swim Breaststroke (10 yards)

q Glides into Strokes

Orange 1

Objective: Swimming all of the strokes

q Use the Diving Board

q Swim Sidestroke (25 yards)

q Pass Orange Band Test

Blue 2

Objective: Movement in the water

q Jump Into Water Above Head (not deep end)

q Front Float for 5 seconds & Back Float for 10 seconds

q Swim Front Crawl, face in the water for 5 yards

q Swim Back Crawl for 5 yards

Green 2

Objective: Learning to breath properly while swimming

q Side-to-Side Breathing with Front Crawl

q Comfortable swimming in the Deep End

q Swim Elementary Backstroke for 5 yards

q Front & Back Glides off the wall for 5 seconds

Orange 2

Objective: Extended swimming with an introduction into basic lifesaving

q Continuous swimming of 300 yds

q Basic CPR/First Aid knowledge

q Tread water 10+ min (wearing additional clothes)

Please call Parks & Recreation Department at 515-576-7237if you have any questions what level your child should be in.

2024 Green Fees

Daily 9-Hole ........................................................................................................ $19

Daily 9-Hole $10

*16-18-year-olds, Monday-Thursday till 4pm*

Daily 18-Hole ........................................................................................................ $29

9-Hole Cart Rental (seat) ........................................................................................... $12

18-Hole Cart Rental (seat) ......................................................................................... $17

*High school & under golf for FREE when accompanies by season passholder

Tee Time Information Saturdays, Sunday’s & Holidays

Tee Times are taken 48 hours in advance, call the Clubhouse at 515-576-6741 for more information.

2024 Lakeside Tournament Schedule

May 18: 8 Inch Cup Best Shot

June 9: Travis J. Habhab Amateur

July 13 & 14: City Tournament

August 13: Course Improvement Tournament

Golf Leagues (9 Holes) $15.00

Women’s League: Monday at 5:30pm

Senior League: Tuesday at 9:30am

Men’s League: Tues/Wed/Thurs at 5:30pm

Couples League: Friday at 5:30pm

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

Iowa Central Community College Soccer

2024 Rogers Sports Complex Calendar of Major Events

Date Event

May 4 & 5 FDBA One Day Classic

May 9-12 ICCC Regional Tournament

May 11 & 12 FDBA Taco Tico Throwdown

June 1 & 2 FDBA Pre-State

June 6-8

ICCC HS Invite

June 14 & 15 FDSH Invite

July 17-21

Iowa High School Girls State Softball

*This calendar does not include High School, Rec League or Slow Pitch Softball games, or practices*

For questions regarding the complex or to reserve fields for your next tournament, game, or practice, contact: Ryan Zeka - Harlan & Hazel Rogers Grounds at rzeka@fortdodgeiowa.org

Citizen’s Central

617 Central Ave

515-576-7237

earndt@fortdodgeiowa.org

Citizen’s Central is a facility that can host many programs, classes, parties, lunches, and everything in between! Follow the Fort Dodge Parks & Rec Facebook page for special events and their details throughout the year!

USER FEE OPTIONS

User Fee: $50 *Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase

• Access to general building activities - cards, dominos, bingo, pool, etc

• Access to the facilities exercise room with weights and exercise machines

• Join volunteer or movie-led exercise classes

Daily Fee: $5 *Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase

• Access to general building activities - cards, dominos, bingo, pool, etc

• Access to the facilities exercise room with weights and exercise machines

• Join volunteer or movie-led exercise classes

DAILY ACTIVITIES

Video Yoga: Join us for a yoga-instructed DVD for those who wish to participate in yoga as a group.

Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-9:45am

Volunteer lead exercise class: Enjoy an exercise class led by your peers! It’s a great way opportunity to get out and socialize while working on strength, balance and improving your quality of life.

Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-10:00am

Pool Players: Experienced or not, come on down to play a game of pool or two. We have both a pool table and a snooker table.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm

Open Exercise: Come on down to Citizen’s Central on your time during our business hours to get a workout in. Available for use are weights and exercise equipment.

Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

Rentals

Dining Room Rentals

Friday/Saturday/Sunday & Holidays ONLY

•$215 (4 total hours)        with kitchen included

•$275 (8 total hours)         with kitchen included

Meeting Space                  Business Hours

•$15/hr.                  (minimum of 2 hours)

Meeting Space                  Outside Business Hours

•$30/hr.                  (minimum of 2 hours)

Deposits for all

•$100 (weekend and outside hours deposit)

•$100 alcohol deposit

Foster Grandparent Program

Put your talent and experience to work helping local children become better students as a Foster Grandparent.  Serving just a few hours each week in schools or Head Start classrooms, you can make the future brighter for students who struggle with academic and/or social skills.

Through the AmeriCorps Seniors network of programs, Foster Grandparents must be at least 55 years of age and willing to commit to a regular schedule during the school year. Applicants who meet income requirements also receive an hourly non-taxable stipend and other benefits.

Everyone who volunteers as a Foster Grandparent receives the satisfaction of knowing they make a difference. Now accepting applications for fall placement in Webster and Calhoun County schools.

Why become a Foster Grandparent?

• Foster Grandparents are tutors, mentors, role models, and friends

• Children assigned to Foster Grandparents benefit from one-on-one help that contributes to meeting school-identified progress standards

• Foster Grandparents can serve children aged 0 – 18 years. Currently, we have Foster Grandparents placed in Preschool through 3rd-grade classrooms

• Reading, math, and social skills are the primary focus

No teaching experience is needed, we will train you! Call us at 515-576-5401 for more information and to become a member of the 2024 Spring Training Class!

Seasonal Employment

The Fort Dodge Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is hiring for the 2024 Summer season. Pay ranges from $9-$16 an hour depending on the position. All training and certifications needed for each position are offered through the Fort Dodge Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department.

Positions include:

Lifeguards - 15 years +

Aquatic Maintenance - 16 years +

Aquatic Cashier - 16 years +

Aquatics Concession Stand Attendant - 14 years +

Harlan Rogers Maintenance/Grounds Crew - 16 years +

Harlan Rogers Concession Stand Attendant - 14 years +

Harlan Rogers Cashier - 16 years +

Lakeside Maintenance - 16 years +

Lakeside Pro-Shop - 18 years +

Lakeside Concession Stand Attendant - 18 years +

Lakeside Ranger - 16 years +

General Recreation Staff - 14 years +

Park Mowers - 16 years +

Parks & Forestry

We have over 300 acres of City Parks available in Fort Dodge, these are just a few of our bigger parks with more amenities.

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, 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

617 Central Avenue • 515-576-7237 • parks@fortdodgeiowa.org 3311

Cabin & Shelter Rentals

Park Cabin Rentals

Locations: Loomis, Snell Crawford, & Hydro-Electric

Dates: Mid-April to Mid-October

Rental Fee: $80/Day

Damage/Key Deposit: $100 (cash or check)

Open Shelter Rentals

Locations: Oleson, Phinney, Snell Crawford, & Schmoker

Dates: Mid-April to Mid-October

Price: $30/Day (all-day rental of 7am-10pm)

We do not manage all enclosed shelters around the Fort Dodge area.

-Bob Heun Shelter (Kennedy Park), please call 515-576-4258

-Izaak Walton “Lion’s Den” Shelter, please call 515-576-0623

-Dolliver State Park, please call 515-359-2539

*When these are not rented, they are on a first-come-first-serve basis*

Shelter Reservations

*Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance*

Online: (www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks)

In-Person: Parks & Recreation Department at Citizen’s Central, 617 Central Ave

*We do take reservations over the phone* 617 Central Ave

Cabin & Shelter Rentals

Donna Jean Monkelien Pavilion

The newest enclosed shelter is located at Oleson Park. Allowed for 60-75 capacity, has a kitchenette with both a refrigerator & microwave, serving area, heat & air conditioner, Handicap Accessible bathrooms, and an outside patio area with a grill!

Location: Oleson Park

Date: Year-round enclosed cabin

Price:

Monday-Thursday $150/day

Friday-Sunday $275/day

Holidays $325/day

Damage/Key Deposit: $275 (cash or check)