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Lori Branderhorst – Recreation Services Director: lbrandherhorst@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
Ron Bygness – Lakeside Maintenance: rbygness@fortdodgeiowa.org
Kari Hubbard – Lakeside Clubhouse Manager: khubbard@fortdodgeiowa.org
Ryan Zeka – Harlan & Hazel Rogers Sports Turf Technician: rzeka@fortdodgeiowa.org
Tom Miller – Lakeside Sports Turf Technician: tmiller@fortdodgeiowa.org
Kevin Lunn – Parks & Forestry Superintendent: forestry@fortdodgeiowa.org
Aaron Steburg – City Forester: asteburg@fortdodgeiowa.org
Rich Peterson – Technical Operations Lead: rpeterson@fortdodgeiowa.org
Ryan Ziems – Forestry Technician
Aaron Claus – ROW Maintenance
Jason Jones – Parks & Forestry Maintenance
Andrea Richardson – Cemetery Supervisor: arichardson@fortdodgeiowa.org
Matt Lara – Cemetery Maintenance: mlara@fortdodgeiowa.org
Morgan Hansen – Cemetery Maintenance: mhansen@fortdodgeiowa.org
Parks, Recreation & Forestry – 515-576-7237
Foster Grandparents – 515-576-5401
Lakeside Golf Course – 515-576-6741
Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center - 515-955-4284
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 Recreation Services.” Please note fees and program dates are subject to change.
Refund/Credit Policy
No cash or check refunds will be issued. Refunds for purchases make with a credit/debit card will be credited back to the same card. All services or merchandise sold by the Fort Dodge Recreation Services Division are sold “ as-is” without any guarantees. By purchasing, you confirm that you have read and understood the no-cash refund policy. If the Fort Dodge Recreation Services Division cancels programs or rentals, a full refund will be issued to your Recreation Services account or the original credit/debit card. If a customer withdraws from a program or cancels a rental, a refund may be issued to the Recreation Services Account or to the credit/debit card (per the guidelines below), minus $5 administrative fee. Account credits expired 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 of more business days before the start or registration deadline: Full credit, minus $5 administrative fee Removal from class/activity by staff recommendation: Full credit to the account or credit/debit card.
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.
On occasion, our staff may take photographs/videos of participants at Recreation Services Division programs, activities, special events & facilities. Any photos/videos of participants may be used for future departmental promotional and marketing materials.
Call 515-576-7237 to sign up for email/text updates from Fort Dodge Recreation Services Division about programs & facilities
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 Recreation Services Division at 515-576-7237 or email parks@ fortdodgeiowa.org, and we will unlock/reset your password.
We will be offering Payment Plans for Season Passes to Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center for the 2025 Seasons! Stop in or call our Recreation Services Division Office for more details.
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.
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.
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
3. Create an Account: www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks
Register according to the grade level the participant is CURRENTLY enrolled in.
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.
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.
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
> Middle school students (6th grade) will play for the elementary school they attended
> Summer league will be mixed
For leagues and programs that have teams, we need volunteer coaches! At the conclusion of the season you will be refunded to your Parks & Rec account the fall league fee! This is the coach that leads the team, does the team communication and attends all meeting times.
Thank you to our League Sponsors!
$40
Learn the basics of track and field by practicing: conditioning, stretching, short sprints, long runs, relays, shuttle relays, shot put, and disc throw. Mini Track Meet, Tuesday, May 6th. T-shirt included
REGISTRATION: January 31 – April 4
DATES: April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 (Tuesdays)
TIME: 5:45-6:45 PM *Excludes Track Meet Date
LOCATION: St. Edmond Arena Track
$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 21 – April 11
DATES: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 (Thursdays)
TIME: Skills/Game5:45-6:45pm (half hour increments)
*Subject to change
LOCATION: Oleson Park Green Space
$40
Fundamentals of basic volleyball skills! Join us in learning how to pass, set, and spike! Three weeks of practice and two weeks of games. These teams will be led by Recreation Services Part-time staff. Volunteers are always welcome! T-shirt included
REGISTRATION: July 5 – August 30
DATES: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9 (Thursdays)
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: TBD
$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 25) T-shirt Included.
REGISTRATION: March 15 – April 25
DATES: Tuesdays in May-June
TIME: 5:15-7:30 PM
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex
$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 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. T-shirt included.
REGISTRATION: March 15 – April 25
DATES: Thursdays in May-June
TIME: 5:15-7:30 PM
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex
$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 25
DATES: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays in May - June
TIME: 5:15-7:30 PM
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex
$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** Games and Skills Practice will be on weeknights
REGISTRATION: June 6 – August 1
DATES: August- September
TIME: Three weeks of skills practice, 2 weeks of games
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex- Diamond 4, 5, 6
$50
Learning the basics of flag football while having fun! Volunteer/Staff coach lead. Practices weeknight and games on Saturday mornings **Mouthguard required** *T-shirt Included
REGISTRATION: June 6 – August 1
DATES: August- September
TIME: Evening practices and Saturday morning games
LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex- Diamond 4, 5, 6
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 camp registrations are online here: FD Play & Learn Center: FDPLC Summer Schedule
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 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 2, 3, 4 9:30-10:15AM Loomis Park Boat House $4/session
*All Ages Welcome
Intro to Music June 24, July 1 9:00-11:00 AM Play and Learn Center $4/session
*All Ages Welcome
Intro to Arts & Crafts July 22, 29 9:00-11:00 AM Play and Learn Center $4/session
*Ages 4+
Intro to STEM July 24, 31 9:00-11:00 AM Citizen’s Central $4/session
*Ages 4+
Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings!
Join us for a morning filled with laughter, crafting, and making memories with Mom! Come build simple floral framed décor with dried flowers from our bloom bar OR build a small LEGO set, snap a few photos in our photo booth, and even get matching permalinx bracelets with an on-site JBloom Jewelry Independent Consultant (additional fees apply)! Light Breakfast will be served. The cost includes 1 mother and 1 child. Additional children are $10 each. *Limited spots available*
REGISTRATION: February 28th – March 18th
DATE: Sunday, May 4
TIME: 1:30pm-3:30pm
LOCATION: Citizen’s Central
Webster County Conservation & the Fort Dodge Recreation Services Division are hosting a weekendlong 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 16-18, 2025
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: Saturday, August 2
TIME: 6:30pm-8:00pm
LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids (Rec Pool)
Lazy 5K (Ages 10+)
$15, $20, $25
Join us for a lazy river 5K (3.1 miles)! It takes 29 laps around the lazy river to complete the Lazy 5K! We will be racing with the current! Prizes are awarded for top finishers and a participation gift is included in the registration cost. Different divisions available for different ages.
REGISTRATION: June 3rd – July 18
DATE: Saturday, August 9
TIME: 5:30pm
LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids (Lazy River)
Lazy Walking Wave
$10
Interested in a Summer Challenge? Join us as we “walk” to Minneapolis from the Lazy River. 220 total miles or 1980 laps! Get started right away when the pool opens! That’s 14 weeks to complete! Those who complete will receive a T-shirt. Registration is required.
REGISTRATION NOW-JUNE 15
DATE: All Summer
LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids (Lazy River)
Glo Night @ Rosedale Rapids
$5
Save the Date! Tuesday, July 22nd 7:00-9:00pm we will be lighting the pool up with all things that GLO! Join us for a glo swim including glo sticks, light up balls, and FUN! We hope you can join. *No registration required* $5 admission or passes will grant access.
DATE: Tuesday, July 22
TIME: 7:00pm-9:00pm
LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids
2025 Park and Play Events FREE Come Connect with other families, enjoy a fun activity and PLAY!
DATE:
Thursday, June 12
Thursday, June 27
Thursday, August 8
LOCATION: TIME:
Oleson Park Pavilion 10:00-11:00am
Snell Crawford Cabin 10:00-11:00am
Schmoker Family Park Shelter 10:00-11:00am
2025 SEASON PASS FEES
Individual 12+ ............................................................... $80
Individual 5-11 Year Olds .......................................... $40
Aquacise Add-On ........................................................ $50
*Must be purchased with an individual 12+ Pass*
2025 DAILY ADMISSION FEES
Open Swim (5 & older)............................................ $8.00
Open Swim (4 & under) ........................................... FREE
Aquacise 10 Punch Card ..................................... $50.00
Fitness Daily................................................................ $5.00
Aquacise Daily ........................................................... $5.00
Family Swim ..................................................... $4/person
Tot Spot .......................................................... $5/guardian
2025 RENTALS
Cabana Shade Rental ........................................... $35.00
Open Swim Facility Hours
Monday-Friday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Saturday/Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Family Swim
Thursday: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Fitness Swim
Monday-Saturday: 9:30 am-12:00 pm Monday/Wednesday: 5:00 pm-7:30 pm
Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00-8:00 pm Friday: 5:00-6:00 pm
Tot Spot
Saturdays: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
*Rec Pool only, kids 5 & under with a guardian*
June 9th-Jul 2nd Rosedale Rapids (Session 1) - $45.00
9:30am- Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1, Orange 1
10:20am – Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1, Green 2
11:15am- Yellow 1, & Yellow 2
5:15pm- Yellow 1, & Yellow 2, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1
6:05pm – Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 2, Parent & Child 1
6:55pm – Blue 1, Blue 2, & Green 1, Orange 1
July 8th-Aug 2nd: Rosedale Rapids (Session 2) - $45.00
9:30am –Blue 1, Blue 2, & Green 1
10:20am – Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1, Green 2
11:15am - Yellow 1, & Yellow 2
5:15pm - Yellow 1, & Yellow 2, Blue 1, Blue 2
6::05pm – Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 2, Parent & Child 2
6:55pm – Blue 1, Blue 2, & Orange 2
· 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 a 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 lightening. 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.
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 Recreation Services office at 515-576-7237 if you have any questions what level your child should be in.
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 you splashpad rental for $30 nonrefundable 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!
2025 Green Fees
Daily 9-Hole
Daily 9-Hole
*16-18-year-olds, Monday-Thursday till 4pm*
Daily 18-Hole
9-Hole Cart Rental (seat)
18-Hole Cart Rental (seat) ...................................................................................
*High school & under golf for FREE when accompanies by season passholder
Open Golf is Monday-Thursday, tee times preferred and tee times are required on Saturdays, Sunday’s & Holidays. Passholders can book 72 hours in advance and the Public can book 48 hours in advance.
May 17: 8 Inch Cup Best Shot
June 8: Travis J. Habhab Amateur
July 10: 4-Gal Best Shot
July 12 & 13: FD Ford Toyota Webster County Golf Tournament
August 10: Course Improvement
Women’s League: Monday at 5:30pm
Senior League: Tuesday at 8:30am
Men’s League: Tues/Wed/Thurs at 5:30pm
Couples League: Friday at 5:30pm
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
2025 Rogers Sports Complex Calendar of Major Events
Date Event
May 3 & 4
May 10 & 11
June 12 - 14
June 20 & 21
June 28
July 21 – 25
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*
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.
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: 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