Fort Dodge Ford Spring Summer Program Guide 2023

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 Arndt – Program Supervisor: earndt@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: asteburg@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

Fort Dodge Soccer Association – fdsoccer.org

The REC (Former YMCA) – 515-573-7107

Facebook Pages

Fort Dodge Parks & Rec

Fort Dodge Foster Grandparents

Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

Lakeside Golf Course

Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center

Instagram Page

@fortdodgeparks1

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/check/credit card 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 Activities & Cabin Rentals

- After the 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.

Email/Text Updates

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

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!

Scholarship Program

Thanks to our generous sponsors from Baker Electric, Cargill, Fort Dodge Asphalt, & Fort Dodge Fiber we have a limited scholarship program available to those in need. Inquire with Erin at earndt@fortdodgeiowa.org. Application available on our website.

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 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

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

• Summer league will be mixed

League Formats Depending on Number of Participants

Practices & Scheduled Games

• Enough participants registered for each league

• 48 participants registered

• Enough volunteer coaches to cover all teams

• Team games and practices

*Regular registration closes on the registration deadline @ 11:59pm. the following day all late participants will be put on a wait list. The only way your child will secure a spot on a team is if there are enough kids for a team, and the team has a coach. A $15 late fee will be charged if your child gets a spot.

One Day Clinic

• Not enough participants for scheduled games and practices

• Less than 48 participants but more than 15

• Not enough volunteer coaches to accommodate individual teams.

• One clinic reviewing fundamentals of the sport.

• T-shirt included.

• Cost reduces to $20, and price differential will be refunded to parks and recreation account. No cash/check/debit refunds will be given.

*Anything less than 15 participants will not be offered

*Format decisions will be made on registration deadline date

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Soccer in the Parks (Ages 2-3)

Join us for some skills development, fun games, 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. Two weeks of skills camps, three weeks of games! Volunteer coaches needed! *Jersey Required*

REGISTRATION: February 21 – April 14

DATES: April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24

TIME: Skills Camps 5:45-6:45pm (half hour increments)

LOCATION: Oleson Park Bandshell

Outdoor Basketball Camp (1-4th Grade) - $20 Basketball camp but OUTSIDE! Fundamentals of basketball, fun games, and even scrimmages! The registration fee includes a T-shirt. Register for the grade they just completed

REGISTRATION: April 14 – June 2

DATES: June 12, 13, 14

TIME: PreK-1st Grade 4:00-4:45pm & 2-4th Grade 4:45-5:30pm

LOCATION: Butler Courts

Volleyball Skills Camps (1-4th Grade) - $20

Fundamentals of basic volleyball skills! Join us in learning how to pass, set, and spike! T-shirt included

REGISTRATION: June 30 – August 25

DATES: September 5, 6, 7

TIME: 6:30-7:15pm

LOCATION: Butler Elementary

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PRESEASON CLINICS (included in registration cost)

Softball

DATE: Monday, May 1st

TIME: 5:30-6:15 PM

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

YOUTH PROGRAMS

*NO JERSEYS REQUIRED

FOR

(TEAM SHIRT INCLUDED IN 2023)

WIFFLEBALL/TBALL/SOFTBALL/BASEBALL

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 28)

REGISTRATION: March 17 – April 28

DATES: May-June Thursdays

TIME: 5:00-7:30 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-year-old enrolled in preschool for the 2022/2023 school year and wish to move their child up to T-ball can do so but have to understand their child will play multiple years of T-ball.

REGISTRATION: March 17 – April 28

DATES: May-June Tuesdays

TIME: 5:00-7:30 PM

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

Softball (1-2nd Girls) - $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**

REGISTRATION: March 17 – April 28

DATES: May-June Tuesdays and Thursdays

TIME: 5:00-7:30 PM

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

Softball (3-4th Girls) - $50

Focuses on batters swinging on the right pitch & a complete understanding of balls/strikes, to work to understand the best situation in getting outs. Players will get a firm understanding of each position played in the field. This league requires some individuals who want to pitch and commit ample practice time to it. **Glove required**

REGISTRATION: March 17 – April 28

DATES: May-June Tuesdays and Thursdays

TIME 5:00-8:00 PM

LOCATION Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

Baseball (1-2nd Boys) - $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**

REGISTRATION: March 4 – April 29

DATES: May-June, Day of week TBD

TIME: 5:00-7:30 PM

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Baseball (3-4th Boys) - $50

Focuses on batters swinging on the right pitch & a complete understanding of balls/strikes, to work to understand the best situation in getting outs. Players will get a firm understanding of each position played in the field. This league requires some individuals who want to pitch and commit ample practice time to it. **Glove required**

REGISTRATION: March 17– April 28

DATES: May-June Tuesday and Thursdays

TIME: 5:00-8:00 PM

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex

Coaches meeting for Parent Plus Flag Football and 1-4th Grade Flag Football

DATE: Thursday, August 11

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.

**Mouthguard required** **Jersey Required**

REGISTRATION: June 2 – August 4

DATES: August- September

TIME: Evening practices and Saturday morning games

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers and Dodger Stadium

1-4th Flag Football Preseason clinics (included in registration cost)

DATE: Early August

TIME: TBD

LOCATION: Dodger Stadium

Youth Flag Football (Grades 1-4th) - $50

Learning the basics of flag football while having fun! Volunteer coach lead. Practices and games on weeknights **Mouthguard required**

REGISTRATION: June 2 – August 4

DATES: August- September

TIME: Evening practices and Saturday morning games

LOCATION: Harlan Rogers and Dodger Stadium

Padded Flag Football (Grades 5-6th) - $65

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*

REGISTRATION: June 2- July 21

DATES: August-October

TIME: Evening practices and Sunday afternoon games

LOCATION: Dodger Stadium

MINI CAMPS

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!

REGISTRATION: OPEN – June 3

Intro to Soccer- Basics of soccer, fun games, team activities (3–5-year-old only)

Intro to Outdoors- Partnership with Webster County Conservation, exploring all things outdoors.

Intro to Arts & Crafts- Fun craft projects to take home and put on the fridge! Basic art skills like cutting, coloring, painting, and gluing.

Intro to Cooking- Easy snack ideas that kids enjoy! Hands-on activities in the kitchen!

Intro to Music- Learning different musical instruments as well as playing songs and learning the beats of music!

Ages 3-5 - $20/camp Intro

Ages 2 - $10/camp

SPECIAL EVENTS

EARTH DAY PARK PICK-UP - FREE

Let’s celebrate Earth Day by ridding the City of Fort Dodge’s parks of litter & debris. Stop down to the Parks & Recreation office to pick up large, bright orange trash bags! Submit photos to awolfe@fortdodgeiowa.org of your group participating in this Earth Day event for your chances to win a prize!

DATE: April 21 – 23

LOCATION: Any FD Park

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 dust. We encourage the public to arrive early and bring lawn chairs, blankets, & snacks!

Date: Movie: Event:

Saturday, June 10 The Michelle vs The Machine Community Movie

Friday, July 29 Frozen 2 Mermaid Party

Saturday, August 12 Finding Nemo Party in the Park Monday, August 14 Paws of Fury Paw Party

MAY DAY BASKETS - $20

Register your family to receive a May Basket full of fun activities! These baskets will be available for pick-up the week before May Day & have enough activities for 2 kiddos!

REGISTRATION: March 27 – April 23

DATE: Friday, April 29

TIME: 9am-4pm

LOCATION: Citizen’s Central

SPECIAL EVENTS

IN-MOTION MARATHON - $15

Get OUT & MOVE! Complete 26.2 miles of movement, whether it be walking, running, or a small morning workout. This is not a race but an opportunity for people to get out & active! Record the number of miles completed on the In-Motion Marathon Log on www.fortdodgeiowa. org/parks & submit it to awolfe@fortdodgeiowa.org for your chance to win a prize! Register by March 31 to ensure to receive a t-shirt!

MARATHON: April 1 – 30

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 1 – 31

T-SHIRT PICK-UP: TBD

BUNNY ON THE BOOM TRUCK - $5/CHILD

The Easter Bunny is coming back this year! Even better, he’s dropping his eggs from our parks department boom truck! What’s a boom truck? The truck they use to cut down high trees! Mr. Bunny man will be dropping eggs from the truck in three different sessions. Session 1 Ages

REGISTRATION: February 23 – April 7 or until full

DATE: Saturday, April 8

TIME: 9:00-10:00am

LOCATION: Oleson Park Bandshell

SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST - FREE

For the love of Parks & Recreation show us your best photo works for your chance to win a prize!! Send us your photos in the following 3 categories: Landscape, Wildlife & Plants, People & Pets Enjoying Nature! There will be a winner from each category!

SPECIAL EVENTS

BIKE MONTH SCAVENGER HUNT - FREE

The Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation department challenges you to get on your bike this May to celebrate & enjoy bike month! Get out & get active, enjoy the outdoors, & help reduce gas emissions while exploring the bicycle-friendly spaces Fort Dodge has to offer! Snap photos of the finding & email them to awolfe@fortdodgeiowa.org, each photo submission equals 1 entry for our prize drawing! The scavenger hunt card can be found on www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks.

DATE: May 1 – 31

LOCATION: Fort Dodge, Iowa

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, July 29th from 7:00pm-8:30pm, 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; preregistration is required. The $20.00 registration fee includes 1 child & 1 adult. Season passes do not qualify for this event.

REGISTRATION: June 7th – July 22nd

DATE: July 29th

TIME: 7:00pm-8:30pm

LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids (Rec Pool)

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! A t-shirt is included in the registration cost, pre-registration is REQUIRED.

REGISTRATION: June 3rd – July 7th

DATE: July 8th

TIME: 9:00am

LOCATION: Rosedale Rapids (Lazy River)

SPECIAL EVENTS

NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY 2023 – SATURDAY, MAY 20

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 19-21, 2023

CHALK THE SIDEWALK @ SCHMOKER PARK

Join us at Schmoker Family Park to create Picasso-worthy masterpieces on the Fort Dodge trail connectivity & the sidewalks near the park! We will have chalk available upon arrival for you to explore your creativity. Watch for the Joy Mobile for your chance to find a good read!

DATE: Thursday, July 6

TIME: 10:00am-11:00am

LOCATION: Schmoker Family Park

PAW PARTY - $5/DOG

Let the dogs enjoy the water! Come play in our Rec Pool with your furry friend! Additional activities are available for your dog at Schmoker Family Park. All dogs must be with at least 1 owner (14 or Older), on a leash, & have their current vaccination records. Join us for a movie to follow!

DATES: August 14

ROSEDALE RAPIDS AQUATIC CENTER

FACILITY

OPENING DAY 2023: MAY 30 – MEMORIAL DAY

SWIM LESSONS

Swim Lesson Reminders:

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

Monday-Friday: 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

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

*Payment plans available for Season Pass untl May 15

• 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 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 4 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.

• If participants is under 9 year old, a guardian must bring them to the facility and pick up. If they choose to stay during lessons there are designated areas.

• All lessons are Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks. If a class is canceled 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 LESSONS

Group Swim Lessons

June 12-23: Rosedale Rapids (Session 1) - $42.00

July

July

Swim Lessons 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.

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

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)

LAKESIDE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

2023 Green Fees

2023 Lakeside Tournament Schedule

May 20: 8 Inch Cup Best Shot

June 11: Travis J. Habhab Amateur

July 8 & 9: City Tournament

July 13: 4-Gal Best Shot

August 20: 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

HARLAN & HAZEL ROGERS SPORTS COMPLEX

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

2023 Rogers Sports Complex Calendar of Major Events

April 29 & 30 Cornshuckers

May 6 & 7 FDBA One Day Classic

May 13 & 14 FDBA Taco Tico Throwdown

June 3 & 4 FDBA Pre-State

June 9 & 10 Iowa Central HS Baseball

June 10 & 11 Cornshuckers

June 16 & 17 FDSH Invite

June 24 St. Edmond Softball Tournament

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*

HARLAN & HAZEL ROGERS SPORTS COMPLEX & ITS STAFF ARE PROUD TO SERVE:

CITIZEN’S CENTRAL

617 Central Ave • 515-576-7237

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 for the date of purchase)

• General building activities- cards, dominos, bingo, etc.

• Exercise equipment

• Volunteer/movie lead classes

User Fee Prime: $80 (valid for 1 year for the date of purchase)

• 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 • Wednesday, Friday 9:00-9:45am: We play a yoga instructed DVD for those who wish to come in and do yoga in a group.

Volunteer lead exercise class • Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-10:00am: strength and balance.

Pool Players • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00-4:00pm: Players that have been playing here over the years. We have a pool table and snooker table.

Open Exercise • Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm: We have an exercise room with weights as well as machines that users can come in and use

Rentals

Dining Room Rentals (Friday/Saturday/Sunday ONLY )

• $215 (4 total hours) with kitchen included

• $275 (8 total hours) with kitchen included

Meeting Space: Business Hours

• $15/hour  (minimum of 2 hours)

• Food and Drink deposit

Meeting Space: Outside Business Hours

• $30/hour (minimum of 2 hours)

• Food and Drink deposit

Deposits for all

• $100 (weekend and outside hours deposit)

• $100 alcohol deposit

• $50 Food and drink deposit (meeting space)

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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 Pre-school 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

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT

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 +

member of the 2023 Spring Training Class!

The Fort Dodge Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is hiring for the 2023 Summer season. Pay ranges from $9-$16 an hour depending on the position. All training and

PARKS & FORESTRY

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

Where You Belong.

FINANCIAL GROUPS

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, and seasonal restroom

BY WYNDHAM

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

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)

*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*

PARK

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: Friday-Sunday & Holidays $275/day

Price: Monday-Thursday $150/day

Deposit: $275