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        of Contents Staff Directory 4 Important Contact Information 4 Policies 5 Program Registration Dates 6 How to Register 7 Team Formation 8 Youth Leagues 9 Special Events 10-11, 14 Trail Map 12-13 Youth Activities 15-16 Activity Bags 17 Foster Grandparent Program 18 League Sponsors 19 Citizen’s Central 20 Parks & Forestry 21 Cabin & Shelter Rentals 22-23
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            Staff Directory
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          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
          Aaron Steburg – City Forester
          Ryan Ziems – Forestry Technician
          Aaron Claus – ROW Maintenance
          Kim Leadly – Parks & Forestry Maintenance
          Matt Lara – Parks & Forestry Maintenance
          Parks, Recreation & Forestry – (515)-576-7237
           
    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
          Webster County Conservation - (515) 576-4258
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          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 ACTIVITES & 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 and we will unlock/reset your password.
          SEASON PASSES – PAYMENT PLAN
          We will be offering Payment Plans for Season Passes to Lakeside Municipal Golf Course & Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center for the 2023 Seasons! Stop in or call our Parks & Recreation Office for more details after December 1, 2022.
          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!
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          YOUTH LEAGUES
          • Basketball PreK-Kindergarten & 1-2nd Grades
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          August 16 - December 16
          • 2–3-Year-Old Soccer in the Parks February 20 - April 14
          • Novice Track February 3 - March 31
          SPECIAL EVENTS
          • Business Christmas Tree Walk Sign Up
          November 4 - December 2
          • Daddy Daughter Dance November 25 - January 27
          • Galantine’s Day December 16 - February 2
          • Egg My Yard February 1 - March 31
          • Life Flight with Easter Bunny February 24 - April 7
          • Charcutier Board Class March 10 - April 7
          ACTIVITIES
          • 12 Days of Christmas Activity Bag
          October 27 - December 5
          • Letters from Santa November 4 - December 2
          • Gingerbread House Class November 7 - December 8
          • Science Class January 2 - February 17
          • 2–4-Year-Old Activities January 6 - February 3
          • In-Motion Marathon March 1 - March 20
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    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 9:00am-4:00pm
          3. Create an account: email parks@fortdodgeiowa.org
          GRADE LEVELS
          Register according to the grade level the participant is CURRENTLY enrolled in.
          LATE REGISTRATIONS
          Registrations after deadline may be accepted only in the instance that there is room on a team. Registering late will include an additional late fee.
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    TEAM FORMATION INFORMATION
          • School Teams –
          All Fall/Winter/Spring leagues will have school teams to the best of our ability depending on:
          › The number of participants registered from each elementary school
          › The number of coaches available for each school
          › Middle school students (6th grade) will play for the elementary school they attended
          › Summer league will be mixed
          LEAGUE FORMATS DEPENDING ON NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
          • Practices & Scheduled Games
          › Enough participants registered for each grade
          o 36+ participants in fall/winter
          o 48+ participants in spring/summer
          › Enough volunteer coaches to cover all teams
          • Practices & Pick-Up Play
          › Not enough participants for scheduled games
          o Less than 36 participants in fall/winter
          o Less than 48 participants in spring/summer
          › Not enough volunteer coaches to accommodate individual teams
          › One practice per week
          › One “Pick-Up” scrimmage per week
          • Skills & Open Gym/Field
          › Not enough participants for Pick-Up Play
          o Less than 16 participants in fall/winter
          o Less than 24 participants in spring/summer
          › 4 weeks of skills camps
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          1 open gym/field per day/week
          • Anything less than 10 participants we will not offer activities/programs
          *League Administrators will make decisions and modification based on numbers on Registration Deadline
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    PreK-Kindergarten Basketball Skills Camp
          $40
          Our simple, most basic basketball experience for the youngest group of kids. They will learn the fundamentals on a modified hoop. They will participate in a skills camp 1-day each week for four weeks. Registration includes a tshirt.
          Skill Camp Dates: January 14, 21, 28 February 4
          Time: Saturday Mornings 8:30am-9:15am Location: Butler Elementary School or St. Edmond Arena Registration: August 16- December 16
          Recreation Basketball League 1-2nd Grade $50
          The focus of the half-court 3 on 3 Recreation League is the introduction of basketball principles, skill development, physical exercise, to learn and enjoy the sport of basketball. Participants will have 1 weekday practice, and 1 game day (weeknight practices determined by coach).
          Game Dates: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18
          Time: Nights (practices) and Weekends (games) Location: Butler Elementary School or St. Edmond Arena *All-Inclusive jersey not included but required Registration: August 15- December 15
          Pre-Season Clinic: Wednesday, January 4, 5:45pm-6:30pm Coaches Meeting: Thursday, January 5, 5:30pm-6:00pm at Citizen’s Central
          Novice Track (Ages 4-10) $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 2nd: 4–6-year-old 5:30-6:30pm, 7–10-year-old 6:45-7:45pm
          Registration: February 3- March 31
          Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 (Tuesdays) Time: 5:45-6:45 PM *Excludes Track Meet Date Location: St. Edmond Arena Track
          Soccer in the Parks (Ages 2-3)
          $40
          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!
          Registration: February 21 – April 15
          Dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 (Tuesdays)
          Time: Skills Camps 5:45-6:30p Games 5:30-6:30 Location: Oleson Park Bandshell
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    Business Sign Up-Christmas Tree Walk $25
          Let’s spread some Christmas Cheer! Display your business, local service group, a memory tree, or a fun tree for the public to see. A tradition we started just back in 2021—a huge success of over 400 viewers from the public. Set up times, viewing dates, and other information is available online when registration opens. There will be THREE top trees chosen for a prize drawing!
          Registration Date: November 4 – December 2
          Times: Viewing Saturday and Sunday evenings & during normal business hours Saturday, December 10, Sunday, December 11 & Saturday, December 17, Sunday, December 18 3:30-7:00pm
          *Refreshments available Location: Citizen’s Central
          Galantines’ Day $30
          Grab your gal pals & head down to Citizen’s Central to celebrate friendship! Join us for the second year of our Brunch & Bubbly event! Sangria & mimosas, breakfast kabobs & a fun craft provided by the Art Shenanigans! There will also be a photo booth to capture a memory for you! You won’t want to miss out on the fun!
          *Must be 21
          Registration Dates: December 16 – February 2
          Date: Saturday, February 11 Time: 9:30am – 11:30pm Location: Citizen’s Central
           
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    Daddy Daughter Dance
          This once in a year opportunity allows fathers, grandfathers, or father figures the chance to take their daughters or granddaughters, ages 5-13, out for an evening of fun, food, and dancing! In addition to dancing there will be door prizes, refreshments, and munchies. A professional photographer will be available to capture a memorable picture. Preregistration is required and space is LIMITED for the day, so be sure to invite that special little girl early. Online registration is available for any number of daughters. A daughter under the age of five but more than three may attend if primary daughter is above the age of five.
          Registration: November 27- January 27
          Date: Sunday, February 5th Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
          Location: Cardiff Center at Fort Frenzy Cost: $45 for one child, $70 for two children, $85 for three children
          Lifeflight with Easter Bunny $12
           
    The bunny isn’t hopping in, he’s flying in! Join us for our third year of LifeFlight with the easter bunny. Say hello to the bunny himself, tour the Lifeflight, grab a goodie bag full of treats, and send off the bunny. Cost includes treat bag, tour and visit with bunny, and part of the registration fee will go back to the hospital!
          *As this event involves the Lifeflight, if they are unable to make it, account credits will be made.
          Registration: March 2 – April 7
          Date: Saturday, April 8 Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
          Location: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex
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    Spring Vendor Show
          Join us and our 20+ vendors for our annual Spring Vendor show. Explore all the neat things provided to you by those within our community! We provide light refreshments as you walk about. Provided by the numerous vendors are door prize giveaways. If you are interested in becoming a vendor for this show email Alexis at awolfe@fortdodgeiowa.org & she can provide you with more information.
           
    Date: Saturday, March 25th Time: 9am – 1pm Location: Citizen’s Central
          Egg My Yard
          The Easter Bunny will be hopping around Fort Dodge to EGG YOUR YARD! Parks & Recreation Staff has booked two nights of egging your front yard with stuffed Easter eggs! Register for the time, date, and how many eggs you want the “Easter Bunny” to hide for fun morning surprise!
          Dates: Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8th. Time: 8:30pm-9:30pm each evening we will be out egging yards!
          Registration Dates: February 1 – March 31 25 Eggs $20 10 Spots 50 Eggs $40 10 Spots 75 Eggs $60 5 Spots 100 Eggs $80 5 Spots *Must live within Fort Dodge City Limits – if you register outside of city limits, we reserve the right to decline without refund
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    Letters From Santa
          $5
          Get in the Christmas spirit by signing up your child to receive a letter from Santa in the mail. This letter, written in simple, easy to read language, is a fun surprise for any child. It will come in an envelope with Santa’s name and return address in the corner, addressed directly to your child. A unique idea for all your nieces, nephews, or grandchildren no matter where they live!
          Dates: November 4- December 2
          Letters Sent: Before December 14
          Cost: $7/letter
          Science Experience Class
          $20
          Do you have a little, 5-7 years old who are interested in science experiments? Sign-up and join us on Mondays in February and March at Citizen’s Central in person for our science class!
          Each kiddo will be provided the supplies needed for each weekly experiment. Each week will start class with a paper activity making observations based on the objects in front of them, and then each child will get to do their own experiment with the instructor!
          Registration Dates: January 2 – February 17
          Class Dates: February 27, March 6, 13, 20
           
    Class Time: 5:45pm-6:30pm Location: Citizen’s Central
          Crafty Kiddos
          $15
          Do you have a kiddo who loves to craft? If so come on down to Citizen’s Central where you get to paint, color, cut, glue, & use your creativity!
           
    Join us for 45 minutes of morning craft projects! This class is held on Thursdays and is limited to 12 participants!
          Registration Dates: January 6 – February 3 Dates: February 16, 23, March 2, 9 Time: 9:30am – 10:15am Location: Citizen’s Central
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    Movement Mondays $15
          Monday is always the hardest and roughest day of the week, especially getting those littles up and moving! We might have just need you need to brighten up your Mondays. Bring the kiddos to Movement Mondays!
           
    A fun story with an activity that will lead to work on our gross motor skills.
          Registration Dates: January 6 -February 3 Dates February 13, 21 (Tuesday), 27 March 6 Time: 10:00am – 10:45am Location: Citizen’s Central
          In-Motion Marathon $15
          Get OUT & MOVING! 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 & be 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 the 30th to ensure to receive a t-shirt!
          Marathon: March 31 – April 28 Registration deadline: March 1 – 30 T-shirt pick-up: TBD
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            Activity Bags
          12 Days of Christmas
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    $15
          Countdown to Christmas with 12 family fun activities! Spend one-on-one time with your kiddos by doing a holiday themed activities leading up to Christmas! Each bag will have enough supplies for 2 children. Pre-registration is required! You can pick up your family activity bag at Citizen Central on Friday, December 10th.
           
    Registration Dates: Now – December 5
          Bag Pick-Up: December 9th
          Location: Citizen’s Central
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        often for program offerings! Thank you to our generous League Sponsors! Mentoring Children & Giving Purpose to Adults Open to women and men age 55+. Hourly non-taxable stipend and other benefits. Apply today for placement in 2022. Training provided. Call 515-576-5401 for information. Foster Grandparent Program 515-955-0607 • 301 South 25th St • Fort Dodge Secys and Advisory Svcs offered through Royal Alliance (RAA), Members FINRA/SIPC, Central Finl Grp/RAA not affiliated. Where You Belong. CENTRAL FINANCIAL GROUP RETIREMENT PLANNING, INVESTMENT, & INSURANCE “IT’S ALWAYS THE SEASON FOR PEACE, LOVE, HOPE, & A CURE!” 2022 total: $24,907.02 16 years accumulative total: $374,201.99 ANGEL RIDE TO SAVE THE TA TA’S THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 2938 5th Ave. South (Bus. 20) • Fort Dodge 515-573-5000 • (800) 337-0550 baymontinns.com • wyndhamhotels.com ALL the Amenities to feel at Home! BY WYNDHAM
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            Citizen’s Central
          617 Central Ave 515-576-7237
          Citizen’s Central is a facility that can host many programs, classes, parties and everything in between!
           
    USER FEE OPTIONS
          User Fee: $50
          • General building activities- cards, dominos, bingo, etc.
          • Exercise equipment
          • Volunteer/movie lead classes
          User Fee Prime: $80
          • General building activities- cards, dominos, bingo, etc.
          • Exercise equipment and organized exercise classes
          • Discounted programs/ classes (20-50% off)
           
     
    Daily Fee: $5
          • General building activities- cards, dominos, bingo, etc.
          • Exercise equipment and organized exercise classes
          DAILY ACTIVITIES
          Video Yoga: We play a yoga instructed DVD for those who wish to come in and do yoga in a group. Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-9:45am
          Volunteer lead exercise class: Strength and balance. Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-10:00am
          Regular Pool Players: Players that have been playing here over the years. We have a pool table and snooker table. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm
          t Open Card Games: Includes Dominos, Pitch, Pokeno, or any additional games with cards that users wish to do.                  Tuesday, Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm
          Open Exercise: We have an exercise room with weights as well as machines that users can come in and use. Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
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    OPERATION MERRY MULCH
          This service assists residents of Fort Dodge in the proper disposal of their real Christmas Trees (only Christmas Trees accepted). Please be sure all stands, wires, nails, lights & ornaments are removed!
           
    Dates: December 25 - January 29
          Location: Oleson Park (by the Operation Merry Mulch sign)
          SEASON PASSES – Payment Plan
          We will be offering Payment Plans for Season Passes to Lakeside Municipal Golf Course & Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center for the 2023 Seasons! Stop in or call our Parks & Recreation Office for more details starting in December once Season Passes go on sale.
          GIFT CERTIFICATES
          Stop in at the Parks & Recreation Office for a Gift Certificate for the Holidays. Gift Certificates can be used for rentals, season passes, daily fees, recreation programs, or concessions!
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            Cabin & Shelter Rentals
           
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    CABIN RENTALS
          Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance for a Cabin in our parks.
          Locations: Loomis Boathouse, Snell-Crawford & Hydro-Electric Dates: Mid-April to Mid-October
          Price: $80/Day Deposit: $100
          Location: Loomis Octagon Dates: Mid-April to Mid-October Price: $30/Day Deposit: $100
          OPEN SHELTER RENTALS
          Reservations for Open Shelters in our parks can be made up to 1 year in advance. When these are not rented, they are on a first-come, first served basis.
           
    Locations: Oleson, Phinney, Snell-Crawford & Schmoker
          Price: $30/Day
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        The newest enclosed shelter located at Oleson Park. Allows for 60-75 capacity, has a kitchenette with a fridge & microwave, serving area, heat/AC, handicap accessible bathroom, and outside patio area with grill. Location: Donna Jean Monkelien Pavilion (Oleson Park) Date: Year-round cabin Price: Friday-Sunday $275/day & holidays Price: Monday-Thursday $150/day Deposit: $275 *price increases December 1, 2022
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