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2 Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks 819 1st Avenue South 576-7237 Summer 2013

Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .573-2323Blanden Memorial Art Museum . . . . . . . .573-2316Brushy Creek Ranger Station . . . . . . . . . .543-8298FD Growth Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .955-5500Citizen’s Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .573-3429City Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .573-7144Compost Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .955-6139Dolliver Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359-2539FD Parks & Recreation Department . . . .576-7237FD Parks & Recreation Fax Number . . . .573-2894FD Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .573-8167FD Soccer Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .573-4577Izaak Walton (Lion’s Den) . . . . . . . . . . . .571-7615The Rec (Former YMCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .573-7107Forestry Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .573-5791Foster Grandparents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .576-5401Harlan Rogers Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .576-2851Lakeside Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .576-6741Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .955-6139RAIN OUT NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .576-6888Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center . . . . . .955-4284Webster County Conservation . . . . . . . .576-4258

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We’d love to be a part of your summer; this brochure suggests many ways to do just that! Hang this brochure onthe refrigerator right next to the calendar, or throw it in the car. If “paper copies” aren’t your thing, feel free to visitour website fortdodgeiowa.org/parks 24/7 to view a digital copy of this brochure AND to sign up for programsonline. Need more information? Like FD City Rec on Facebook and follow FD City Rec on twitter; we WANT to helpkeep you informed on our latest happenings. Bring on the FUN in the SUN!

For the DOer: Look here for activities that you can sign up for. Remember, you cansign up for ANY of our summer programs NOW…don’t wait, spots are on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration also helps us plan activities and staffneeds more accurately.

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• ONLINE @ fortdodgeiowa.org/parks to securely register for programs &activities, anytime day or night. American Express, MasterCard, Visa &Discover accepted. (Please note that a convenience fee is charged in addition to the program fee for all online purchases.)

• IN THE MAIL FD Parks & Recreation Department 819 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

• DROP OFF Monday-Friday, 8 a.m - noon, 1-5 p.m.FD Parks & Recreation Department819 1st Avenue South

*Office entrance located on the West side of the City Hall building

No matter how you choose to register for an activity, don’t wait until the last minute to register for it. Ifyou would like to participate in one of our activities, please register WELL IN ADVANCE so that wemay determine if the activity number is sufficient to hold the event. Your cooperation will help us tobetter provide solid organization of our recreation programs.

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A P R I L A C T I V I T I E SSwimming Lessons-Session 1Meets Monday through Thursday.

DATES TIME FEE LEVEL LOCATION REGISTRATION4/1 - 4/11 6:00 pm $35 (R), $40 (NR) 2, 3 FDSH Pool Until 3/25

7:00 pm $35 (R), $40 (NR) 2, 3, 4 FDSH Pool Until 3/25

Novice Track & Field Activity #603Our track program is very popular for boys and girls Kindergarten through 6th grade. Youth will learn the basicsof track and field through practice sessions held on Monday evenings from 6-7pm at Phillips Middle Schooltrack. Practices will consist of conditioning, stretching, short sprints, long runs, relays, shuttle relays, long jump,and shot put. Practices will lead up to a “mini track meet” May 13th.

DATE TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 6:00 - 7:00 pm $27 (R), $29 (NR) Phillips Track Now – 4/85/6, 5/13(Mondays)

Swimming Lessons-Session 2Meets Monday through Thursday.

DATES TIME FEE LEVEL LOCATION REGISTRATION4/15 - 4/25 6:00 pm $35 (R), $40 (NR) 2, 3 FDSH Pool Until 4/8

7:00 pm $35 (R), $40 (NR) 2, 3, 4 FDSH Pool Until 4/8

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Youth Coed Vol leyballSaturdays

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M A Y A C T I V I T I E ST-Ball (1st / 2nd Boys Or Girls) Activity #610This league is for boys and girls COMPLETING 1st and 2nd grades. Games will be played in the evenings May –

July at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex on the Mini Major Fields. An 11 inch safety ball is used. Fee includes

participation fee, gate fee for all spectators, and t shirt.

DATE TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATIONMid May – Mid July 5:30 – 7:30 pm $41 (R), $ 43 (NR) Harlan Rogers Now – 4/15(Mondays & Wednesdays)

Structured Fastpitch Softball (3rd/4th GIRLS) Activity #608This league is for girls COMPLETING 3rd and 4th grades. Games will be played in the evenings May through July

at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex on the Mini Major Fields. An 11 inch ball is used. Fee includes participation

fee, gate fee for all spectators, and t shirt.

DATES TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATIONMid May – Mid July 5:30 – 8 pm $43 (R), $45 (NR) Harlan Rogers Now – 4/15(Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Fastpitch Softball (5th/6th GIRLS) Activity #609This league is for girls COMPLETING 5th and 6th grades. Games will be played in the evenings May through July

at Harlan Rogers Sports Complex on the Mini Majors Fields. A 12 inch ball is used. Fee includes participation fee,

gate fee for all spectators, and t shirt.

DATES TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATIONMid May – Mid July 5:30 – 8:30 pm $45 (R), $47 (NR) Harlan Rogers Now – 4/15(Tuesdays & Thursdays)

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T-Ball ..........Boys & Girls completing Pre-K & K; must be 5 by June 1, 2013. Play at Harlan Rogersduring June & July! Cost is $55.

Pee Wee....Boys completing 1st & 2nd. Play at Harlan Rogers during June & July! Cost is $55.Midget .......Boys completing 3rd & 4th. Play at Harlan Rogers during June & July! Cost is $55.Junior .........Boys completing 5th & 6th. Play at Harlan Rogers during June & July! Cost is $55.

Registration now through April 27th.Call 573-7107 for more information.

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T-Bal l/Structured/Fastpitch Softbal lGames start Mid May - Mid July

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M A Y A C T I V I T I E SAdult Horseshoe Spring/Summer League Activity #672Do you like to pitch shoes? Then come check out our NEW horseshoe courts down at Hydro Electric Park. TheCal Ellis Courts have been moved from Loomis Park to Hydro Electric Park, housing an 11 SANCTIONEDimpressive horseshoe courts. This co-ed league will run with 100% handicap scoring. Individuals will start theleague setting their handicap and then play other competitors each week. Each night, participants will throw 3games of 40 shoes per game. Call Marty Sprague at 515-408-2733 with questions or more details. Registration isavailable at the FD Parks and Recreation Office.

DATES TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 6:30 pm $20 Cal Ellis Now – 5/16/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 Horeshoe Courts7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30(Tuesdays)

Adult SoftballBuh Bye winter, hello spring! Join one of a variety of adult softball leagues! Sign up will take place in Aprilfor men’s and women’s slow-pitch with league play beginning in May. Co-ed leagues also available.The first slow-pitch meeting of the season will be held in March with a scheduling meeting to follow inApril. Scheduling nights will be April 30th and May 1st. Call Jon Rowen at 515-448-3557 for moreinformation. Fees are due April 29th. League starts May 13th.

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Adult Disc Golf LeagueSundays 6/23 - 9/1

T-Bal l/Structured/Fastpitch Softbal lGames start mid May - mid July

Horseshoe Tournament6/1

Junior Tennis LessonsSess ion 1 (6/10 - 6/21)Sess ion 2 (7/1 - 7/12)

Mini CampsMonday, Tuesday and Wednesday6/10 - 6/26

Movie On The Monster - Madagascar 36/8

Karl King BandMake sure Oleson Bandshel l i s one ofyour stops for fun this summer. Enjoy abeauti ful summer evening whi le l i s teningto wonderful music performed by FD’sown Kar l K ing Band.

Sundays, 7:30 p.m.6/9 - 7/28Thursday 7/4 Kar l K ing Army Band

Oakland Cemetery Walk6/8 and 6/9

June FD Open Horseshoe Tournament Activity #571We did it! The old Hydro Electric tennis court has been converted into 11 SANCTIONED horseshoe courts!Through the hard work of the Parks Department and a very generous financial gift from the Iowa HorseshoePitchers Association, Fort Dodge has a state of the art horseshoe arena. Please join us at the first tournament onthe new courts. If you do not have a average please arrive early to establish one for class assignment. We willhave food available (burgers, hot dogs, chips, water, pop) on site.Call Marty Sprague 515-408-2733 with questions or more details.

DATE TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION6/1 10:00 am $10/player Cal Ellis Call for details

Horseshoe CourtsMovie on The Monster - Madagascar 3 Activity #569Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to theirbeloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedicadventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find perfect cover: a traveling circus, whichthey reinvent - Madagascar style. There is no cost this year thanks to our local sponsor.

DATE TIME FEE LOCATION SPONSORED BY:6/8 8:45 pm FREE Harlan Rogers FD Ford Toyota

or when dark FenwayJunior Tennis LessonsClasses will be held Monday through Friday (45 minute lessons)Tennis Lesson Level DescriptionLevel l – All basic strokes taught along with scoring and basic court etiquette. *Level 1 will more than likely need to be repeated for two or more years depending on age of child.

Level II – Refinement of strokes, strategy, and placement will be emphasized in this level.

Session 1DATES TIME AGES ACTIVITY # FEE LOCATION6/10 – 6/21 8:30 a.m. LvI. I (ages 6-9) Activity #575 $35(R), $40(NR) Dodger Courts6/10 – 6/21 9:30 a.m. Lvl. I (ages 10-13) Activity #574 $35(R), $40(NR) Dodger Courts6/10 – 6/21 10:30 a.m. Lvl. ll (ages 9-11) Activity #577 $35(R), $40(NR) Dodger Courts6/10 – 6/21 11:30 a.m. Lvl. ll (ages 12-14) Activity #576 $35(R), $40(NR) Dodger Courts

Session 2DATES TIME AGES ACTIVITY # FEE LOCATION7/1 - 7/12 8:30 a.m. Lvl. ll (ages 12-14) Activity #579 $35(R), $40(NR) Dodger Courts7/1 - 7/12 9:30 a.m. Lvl. ll (ages 9-11) Activity #581 $35(R), $40(NR) Dodger Courts7/1 - 7/12 10:30 a.m. Lvl. l (ages 10-13) Activity #580 $35(R), $40(NR) Dodger Courts7/1 - 7/12 11:30 a.m. Lvl. l (ages 6-9) Activity #578 $35(R), $40(NR) Dodger Courts


J U N E A C T I V I T I E SMini Camp Session I: Intro to Cheerleading Activity #587 & #588DATES AGES FEE TIME LOCATION6/10, 6/11, 4-5 yr. $20 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Snell Crawford Park6/12 6-7 yr. $20 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Snell Crawford Park

Mini Camp Session II: Intro to Football Activity #589 & #590DATES AGES FEE TIME LOCATION6/10, 6/11, 4-5 yr. $20 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Harlan Rogers6/12 6-7 yr. $20 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Harlan Rogers

Mini Camp Session III: Intro to Bowling Activity #586DATES AGES FEE TIME LOCATION6/17, 6/18, 4-7 yr. $20 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Family Bowling Center6/19

Mini Camp Session IV: Intro to Soccer Activity #594 & #595DATES AGES FEE TIME LOCATION6/17, 6/18, 4-5 yr. $20 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Harlan Rogers6/19 6-7 yr. $20 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Harlan Rogers

Mini Camp Session V: Intro to Tennis Activity #597 & #598* must provide own racquetDATES AGES FEE TIME LOCATION6/24, 6/25, 6/26 4-5 yr. $20 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Dodger Courts

6-7 yr. $20 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Dodger Courts

Mini Camp Session VI: Intro to the Outdoors Activity #599 & #600DATES AGES FEE TIME LOCATION6/24, 6/25, 6/26 3-4 yr. $20 12:30p.m. - 1:15p.m. Snell Crawford Park

5-6 yr. $20 1:30p.m. - 2:15p.m. Snell Crawford Park

Mini Camp Session VII: Intro to Arts & Crafts Activity #584 & #585DATES AGES FEE TIME LOCATION7/1, 7/2, 7/3 3-4yr. $20 9:30a.m. - 10:15a.m. Snell Crawford Park

5-6yr. $20 10:30a.m. - 11:15a.m. Snell Crawford Park

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Swimming Lessons - Session 36/10 - 6/20

Junior Tennis League6/17 - 7/18

Junior Golf Cl inic6/11 - 6/21

Shel labration Concert (Styx)6/22

Disc Golf Course Improvement Tourney6/16

Sand Vol leyball Fundamentals Cl inicTuesdays & Thursdays 6/18 - 7/9

Adult Disc Golf LeagueSundays 6/23 - 9/1

Junior Golf LeagueWednesdays 6/26 - 7/31

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J U N E A C T I V I T I E S11th Annual Oakland Cemetery Walk “Bringing the Past Alive”The Fort Dodge Historic Preservation Commission together with the Oakland Cemetery Association invites youto this historic two-day event. Parking on Saturday available at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.DATES TIME FEE LOCATION6/8 1-3 p.m. $7/person/day Oakland Cemetery 6/9 3 p.m. $7/person/day ICCC (BioScience Building)

Junior Golf Clinic Activity #619 & #618Lakeside’s individual youth golf clinics are designed for the young player looking to either learn the game ofgolf or continue to improve their game. Etiquette, putting, swings, and the basic skills of golf will be taught.This 8-day clinic will utilize the putting green as well as the driving range. Golfers will be given the opportunityto put their skills together playing a few holes throughout the program. Clubs needed: 1 or 3 wood, 3 or 5 iron,7 or 9 iron and a putter. DAY DATES TIME LOCATION FEETues-Fridays 6/11 - 6/21 8:30-9:15 (8 – 11 yrs old) Lakeside $27 (R), $29 (NR)

9:30-10:15 (12 – 17yrs old)

Swimming Lessons Session 3Meets Monday through Thursday both weeks.DATE TIME FEE LEVEL LOCATION REGISTRATION6/10 - 6/20 9 a.m. $35 (R), $40 (NR) Preschool, 1 Rosedale Rapids Until 6/3

9:45 a.m. $35 (R), $40 (NR) Preschool, 1,2,3,4,5,6 Rosedale Rapids Until 6/310:30 p.m. $35 (R), $40 (NR) Preschool, 1 Rosedale Rapids Until 6/37:00 p.m. $35 (R), $40 (NR) Preschool, 1,2,3,4,5,6 Rosedale Rapids Until 6/3

Disc Golf Course Improvement Tournament Activity # 567This year’s tournament will be a 2-person Ryder Cup Tournament. What is that you ask? A team of two peopleplay 27 holes of disc golf. The first nine is alternate shot format, where teammates alternate the shot (i.e. - ifplayer A finishes the putt, player B, tees off on the next hole). The second nine is best shot, where player A & Beach toss, then choose what toss is best, both then tossing from that spot. The final nine holes will be played inbetter toss format. This is where each player plays their disc the entire way and the better of the teammates’score would be written down. Teams will compete for the best 27-hole total.

The tournament was a major success in 2012 and helped springboard the installation of 9 new basketsthroughout the coarse. Your support is the reason for this historic course’s facelift. Please continue to supportthe course and its leagues and tournaments.DATE TIME LOCATION FEE REGISTRATION6/16 11 am Snell Crawford $20 team Now – 6/10

Junior Tennis League Activity #572Our tennis league’s emphasis is on continued developement for all levels of play. This league is for ages 8 - 18years old. Children 8 - 10 years old are required to be enrolled in tennis lessons. Singles and doubles will beplayed each week. Each participant may choose what days they will attend in order to play twice a week.Skill assessment will be the first week of league with team competition following.DATE TIME FEE LOCATION6/17 - 7/18 (Mondays) 6:00 pm to dark $50 Dodger Courts6/17 - 7/18 (Tues/Weds/Thurs) 1:00 - 3:00 pm Dodger Courts

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J U N E A C T I V I T I E SSign Up...Sand Volleyball Fundamentals Clinic (5th-8th Grade) Activity # 606Ahh ACE! FD Parks and Recreation is having a 5 - 8th grade Youth Sand Volleyball Clinic! This 3 week camp willmeet 2 days a week (Tuesday & Thursday) to work on refining skills and getting some live volleyball experience.Held at Snell Crawford Park sand volleyball courts, participants will get to experience playing volleyballoutdoors on a sand court as well as learn skills to improve their game! Participants must provide their ownvolleyball and water.

DATE TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION6/18, 6/20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. $27 (R), $29 (NR) Snell Crawford NOW – 6/156/25, 6/27, (Sand VB Court)7/2, 7/9 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Adaptive Sports Camp Activity # 692FD Parks and Recreation is hosting NEW Adaptive Sports Camps for youth aged 5 - 13 years old. Eachregistered participant must have a responsible “buddy” to help throughout the entire camp session. A.S.C. willprovide an opportunity, through our community based programs for youth with disabilities to continue todevelop their physical, emotional and social skills during leisure recreational programs. Each camp will be threedays, Tuesday - Thursday, and will be centered on a specific sport. Campers will work on the fundamental skillsand drills of tennis, basketball, horseshoes, track & field, and softball/baseball. Sessions will consist of sportintroduction, warm up, skills/drills, and a lead up game for that specific sport. FD Parks and Recreation stafferswill be on site to help teach technique and “buddies” will assist campers with participation, behavior and one-on-one needs.

Since this is a completely new adventure for FD Parks and Recreation, we reserve the right to modify theschedule and activities to better fit the program and its participants at any time. Please if you have questionsabout the camp itself, or to inquire if this camp would be suited for someone you know, contact Ryan at 576-7237 or email, [email protected].

Camp Sessions are limited to 12 participants per session; additional sessions can be added if needed. Campersare encouraged, but not required to bring their own equipment.

DATE FEE TIME SPORT LOCATIONSession l6/18 - 6/20 $17 (R), $19 (NR) 10 - 10:50 am Softball/Baseball Harlan Rogers @ Yankee Field

Session ll6/25 - 6/27 $17 (R), $19 (NR) 10 - 10:50 am Tennis FD Tennis Courts

Session lll7/9 - 7/11 $17 (R), $19 (NR) 10 - 10:50 am Basketball Hydro Electric Park

Session lV8/6 - 8/8 $17 (R), $19 (NR) 10 - 10:50 am Outdoor Activities Hydro Electric Park

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J U N E A C T I V I T I E SSign Up...Adult Disc Golf Summer League Activity #568Come play the historic Snell Crawford Disc Golf Course and check out the upgraded baskets! Thecourse was established in 1979 has been played by beginners and experienced players for years. Thisleague will run with handicap scoring, individuals will play 2 rounds on June 23rd and handicap will beset. This is a coed league, with players competing against each other fairly with handicap scoring.Call Ryan Maehl at [email protected] or call 576-7237 with questions.

DATE TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14 3:00 pm $27 (R), $29 (NR) Snell Crawford Now – 6/107/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/118/18, 8/25, 9/1 (Sundays)

Junior Golf League Activity #621Girls and boys completing grades 6th – 11th come be a part of Lakeside’s Junior Golf League! Weeklyfoursomes will be arranged through handicapped scores. First day of league will consist of course etiquetteand a 9-hole round of golf to determine handicap. League will play on Wednesdays from June 27th throughAugust 1st. Golfers will need to provide their own clubs, consisting of a 1 or 3 wood, 3 or 5 iron, 7 or 9 iron, anda trusty putter. Prerequisites: prior league participation or previous golf instruction. Any questions or forinclement weather announcements, please call Lakeside at 576-6741.

DATE TIME FEE LOCATION6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 8-11 a.m. $40 Lakeside(Wednesdays) no 7/3

Movie on The Monster - Hotel Transylvania Activity #690Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can liveit up, free from meddling from the human world. Over-protective of his teenage daughter, Mavis, Draculafabricates tales of elaborate dangers to dissuade her adventurous spirit. There is no cost this year thanks to ourlocal sponsor.

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J U L Y A C T I V I T I E SSwimming Lessons Session 4Meets Monday through Thursday.

DATES TIME FEE LEVEL LOCATION REGISTRATION 7/8 - 7/18 9 a.m. $35 (R), $40 (NR) Preschool, 1 Rosedale Rapids Until 7/1

9:45 a.m. $35 (R), $40 (NR) Preschool, 1, 2, 3 Rosedale Rapids Until 7/110:30 a.m. $35 (R), $40 (NR) Preschool, 1 Rosedale Rapids Until 7/17 p.m. $35 (R), $40 (NR) Preschool, 1, 2, 3 Rosedale Rapids Until 7/1

Mini Camp Session VIII: Martial Arts & Fitness Activity #592 & #593

DATES AGES FEE TIME LOCATION7/8, 7/9, 7/10 4-5 yr. $20 9:30 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Midwest Combat Arts Center

6-7 yr. $20 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Midwest Combat Arts Center

Mini Camp Session IV: Intro to Golf Activity #591

DATES AGES FEE TIME LOCATION7/8, 7/9, 7/10 4-7 yr. $20 12:30 p.m. -1:15 p.m. Harlan on Day 1 & 2

Day 3 @ His & Herrs Golf Center

Mini Camp Session X: Intro to Softball/Baseball Activity #596* Must provide own glove

DATES AGES FEE TIME LOCATION7/15, 7/16, 7/17 4-7 yr. $20 9:30 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Harlan Rogers

Mini Camp Session XI: Intro to Tumbling Activity #601

DATES AGES FEE TIME LOCATION7/29, 7/30, 7/31 4-7 yr. $20 9:30 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Prince of Peace Church

River Trash Bash / Project AwareThe FD Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Webster County Conservation to host a river cleanup! Beprepared to carry, load, and haul the debris from around FD’s natural waterway. During the 2012 bash weremoved 3 tons of trash and debris along with 30 tires. Pitch in to help clean up our river.

DAY LOCATION REGISTRATION7/6 - 7/13 TBA Call Karen @ Webster County Conservation @ 576-4258

Sign Up... What’s Up This Month...Adult Disc Golf LeagueSundays 6/23 - 9/1

T-Bal l/Structured/Fastpitch Softbal lGames start mid May - mid July

Junior Tennis LessonsSess ion 2 (7/1 - 7/12)

Karl King Band ConcertsSundays, 7:30 p.m.6/9 - 7/28

Junior Tennis League6/17 - 7/18

Sand Vol leyball Fundamentals Cl inicTuesdays & Thursdays 6/18 - 7/9

Junior Golf LeagueWednesdays 6/26 - 7/31

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J U L Y A C T I V I T I E SMovie on the Monster — Paranorman Activity #570When a small town comes under siege by zombies, who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman,who is able to speak with the dead. In addition to the zombies, he’ll have to take on ghosts, witches and,worst, of all, grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. But this young ghoul whisperer may find hisparanormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits. There is no cost this year thanks to our local sponsor.

DATES TIME FEE LOCATION SPONSORED BY:7/13 8:45 or when dark FREE Harlan Rogers

Soccer Fundamentals Clinic Activity #611Get your kicks with this 5 week clinic. Kindergarten through 6th graders will practice drills, techniques, andlead-up games that will teach the beginner and improve the skills of the more experienced player. This is agreat way to get some extra practices before hanging up the cleats!

DATES TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION7/29, 8/5, 5:30-6:30 pm $27 (R), $29 (NR) Harlan Rogers Now – 7/208/12, 8/19, 8/26(Mondays)

Badger Lake Dragon Boat BashExciting family entertainment and sport racing with other activities planned throughout the weekend. ContactLinda Donner @ 955-1766 or 571-9642 for more information, volunteer opportunities, or to register as anindividual or a team.

DATES LOCATION8/2 - 8/3 Kennedy Park

Parent / Child Swimming LessonsMeets Monday through Friday. Classes available for 6 months through 3 years old. Parents required to be inwater.

DATES TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION7/15 - 7/19 6 p.m. $35 (R), $40 (NR) Rosedale Rapids Until 7/87/29 - 8/2 6 p.m. $35 (R), $40 (NR) Rosedale Rapids Until 7/22

Sign Up... What’s Up This Month...Continued.. .

Swimming Lessons - Session 47/8 - 7/18

Mini CampsMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7/8 - 7/10,7/15 - 7/17, & 7/29 - 7/31

River Trash Bash / Project Aware7/6 - 7/13

Movie on the Monster - Paranorman7/13

Girls High School State Softbal lChampionships @ Harlan Rogers!7/22 - 26

Soccer Fundamentals Cl inicMondays 7/29 - 8/26

Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash7/27 - 7/28

Parent / Chi ld Swimming Lessons7/15 - 7/19, 7/29 - 8/2

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A U G U S T A C T I V I T I E SParent & Child Golf Clinic Activity #620Parents and children (ages 6 – 17 years old) head out to Lakeside and learn the game of golf together duringthis new program! Golfers will go through daily instruction on golf swings, putting, etiquette. Practicing will takeplace on the putting green, driving range, and the course. This program is the best of both worlds -- playinggolf and being with the family! Additional children (from the same family) just add $10 each. Parents MUSTaccompany child through duration of clinic and no more than 3 children per parent. Any questions please callLakeside at 576-6741. Clubs needed: 1 or 3 wood, 3 or 5 iron, 7 or 9 iron and a putter.

DATE TIME LOCATION FEE8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 5:30-6:30 p.m. Lakeside $17 (R), $19 (NR)(Mondays)

Mini Mini Major League Activity #616Welcome to the Big Leagues! This FD Parks & Recreation program is a great opportunity for your three or fouryear old to experience the fundamentals of softball/baseball. Parents are encouraged (but not required) to beon the field to help guide and teach their child throughout the hour. During the first 20 minutes participants willlearn basic baseball/softball drills, skills and rules. The remaining time will be spent playing an “official”baseball/softball game.

DATE TIME LOCATION FEE REGISTRATION 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 6:00-7:00 pm Harlan Rogers $17 (R), $19 (NR) Now – 8/5(Tuesdays)

Movie on the Monster - The Avengers Activity #602When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of theS.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. That team includessuperheroes Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye and The Hulk. This is no cost thanks to our local sponsor.

DATES TIME FEE LOCATION SPONSORED BY:8/10 8:45 or when dark FREE Harlan Rogers Culver’s of FD

Skydivers BoogieThis nationally acclaimed skydiving event will take place once again over Labor Day weekend at the FDRegional Airport. Great excitement, food, fun, and lots of people jumping out of airplanes! Opportunity fortandem jumps. For more information contact the FD Airport at 515-573-3881 or FD Parks & Recreation at 515-576-7237.

DATE LOCATION8/30 - 9/2 FD Regional Airport

Sign Up... What’s Up This Month...Soccer Foundamentals Cl inicMondays 7/29 - 8/26

Parent / Chi ld Swimming Lessons7/15 - 7/19, 7/29 - 8/2

Adult Disc Golf Summer LeagueSundays 6/23 - 9/1

Parent & Chi ld Golf Cl inicMondays 8/5 - 8/26

Mini Mini Majors LeagueTuesdays 8/6 - 9/3

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S E P T E M B E R A C T I V I T I E SFootball Fundamentals Clinic Activity #614Hut, Hut, HIKE!! Thursday night football action is back with FD Parks & Recreation! Boys and girls in preschoolthrough 2nd grade are invited to register for our football fundamental one-day per week clinic. During the 5-week clinic, athletes will practice proper throwing, catching, and ball-handling techniques, pass route running,blocking techniques, defensive strategies, and game concepts. Boys and girls will rotate through drills andlead up games during our hour practice culminating in week #5 with a “mini football game”. This is NOT afootball league, rather an opportunity to exercise, socialize with friends, learn about the game of football, andhave fun!

DATES TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION 9/5, 9/12, 9/19 6:00-7:00 p.m. $27 (R), $29 (NR) Harlan Rogers Now – 9/49/26, 10/3(Thursdays)

Placekick, Punt, & Pass Competition Activity #615This one day special event is held for boys and girls ages 5-13. Boys and girls compete in separate age divisions.Individuals will be given two attempts at each event, with winners in each division receiving a medal.Participants MUST be preregistered.

DATES TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION 9/18 7:00 p.m. $6 Harlan Rogers Now – 9/17(Wednesday)

Mini Mini Spikers Activity #678This program is a great way to get your three or four year old to experience the fundamentals of volleyball.Parents are encouraged (but not required) to be on the ‘mini’ volleyball court to help guide and teach theirchild throughout the hour. During the first 20 minutes participants will learn basic volleyball drills, skills, and rules.The remaining time will be spent playing an “official” volleyball game.

DATES TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION 9/16, 9/23 6:00-7:00 p.m. $17(R) $19(NR) Butler Now – 9/139/30, 10/7,10/14(Mondays)

October FD Open Horseshoe Tournament Activity #673If you played in our first tourney or missed it, join us for our sanctioned tournament this October 12th. Thetournament will start with a singles tournament, followed by a doubles tournament. We will have food available(burgers, hot dogs, chips, water, pop) on site. Call Marty Sprague 515-408-2733 with questions or for moredetails.

DATES TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION 10/12 10:00 a.m. $10/player Call Ellis Call for details

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Opens for the season on Saturday, May 25th!August hours will assessed the end of July after determining staff availability

Open SwimDay/Time Monday thru Sunday - 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.Fee Any season pass

Daily Admission.............................$6.00All Day Pass ...................................$9.00Daily Admission after 5:30 p.m....$4.00

PM Swim Wednesday evenings in June and July (no July 3)Fee Any season pass

All Day Pass ...................................$9.00After 5:30 rate ...............................$4.00

Tot SpotDay/Time Monday – Friday..........11 am to NoonAges Ratio: 1 Adult per 2 children 5 and underActivities Passive water play in the pond without featuresFee $6.00 for Adult and $1/per child or All Acces Swim Pass

Rap'kids' Youth FitnessDay/Time Monday/Friday 8 am - 9 am

Ages 12 to 17Activities Water walkingValid Pass AM Fitness Pass or All

Access PassDaily Rate $4.00

Day/Time Mon/Wed/Fri 7 pm to 8 pmAges Level 5 swim abilityActivities Lap SwimValid Pass PM Fitness Pass,

Individual Pass, FamilyPass or All AccessSwim/Fitness Pass

Daily Rate $4.00

AquaciseDay/Time Mon/Wed/Fri class from 11-11:45 a.m.Class General Fitness - toning/deep

water/aerobicDaily Rate Punch card 12/$25 OR daily admission of

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Day/Time Tues/Thurs class from 6:15 - 7 a.m.Class Intermediate Fitness - station/interval

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Fitness SwimDay/Time Monday thru Friday - 6 a.m. to NoonActivities Lap swimming, water walkingValid Pass AM Fitness Pass or All Access Fitness PassDaily Rate $6.00

Day/Time Monday thru Friday - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.Activities Water walking, (2) lap lanes openValid Pass PM Fitness Pass, Individual Pass, Family

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2013 Rosedale Rapids Season PassesNEW FOR 2013...EARLY BIRD SEASON PASS SALES KICK-OFF1. Purchase your pass by May 24, 2013 - rates increase

$25 starting June 32. Pass Blitz at the Recreation Department starting April

1 through May 24. Passes only available at Rosedaleafter May 24.

3. Purchase your pass on Wednesdays in April and Mayand receive 5 free drink punch card.

4. WHY purchase early…reduce waiting in lines atRosedale…be ready for the first day of swim.

5. Early bird purchases allow you to make a paymentplan. Pay as your budget allows. Pass must be paid infull by May 24, 2013.

GENERAL INFORMATION1. Keep your cards each year. They will be re-used the

next season.2. Cards will be re-issued at no cost if photo needs to be

updated - staff discretion only.3. Cards need to be presented to cashier with each visit

to Rosedale.4. Children 4 and under will not need cards.*To have special consideration of members listed on your family pass, please submitneeded paperwork to the Director of FD Parks & Recreation. Response within 48 hours.

2013 ROSEDALE RAPIDS PASS OPTIONSALL ACCESS SWIM PASSAvailable for Family Pass – Resident $275, Non-Resident $329Available for Individual Pass – Resident $150, Non-Resident $195Have your cake & eat it too—this pass offers it all… AM fitness(18 and OVER), open swim, & PM fitness (18 and OVER)!

OPEN SWIM PASSESAvailable for Family Pass – Resident $225, Non-Resident $270Available for Individual Pass – Resident $100, Non-Resident $145Have FUN IN THE SUN during open swim hours and PM fitness (18and OVER) by purchasing this pass!

BABYSITTER PASS$55 The “Extra Set of Hands” Pass-Have you exceeded your 2 adults/family pass but have a“summer helper” who takes your kids to the pool regularly?-Must accompanying family’s children to be grantedadmittance.-Babysitter must be at least 18 years of age if children are under 5

NEW AM FITNESS PASSAll Access Fitness $100 - includes AM & PM FitnessIndividual- Resident $60, Non-Resident $651st Additional Family Member $30LOVE to exercise in the morning? This is the pass for you!-Good for lap swim & water walking from ONLY Mondaythrough Friday-This pass is NOT good for use during any open swim hours(12:30 pm-7 pm daily)

NEW PM FITNESS PASSAll Access $100 - includes AM & PM FitnessIndividual- Resident $45, Non-Resident $501st Additional Family Member $20Wind down at the end of a hot summer day with this pass!-Good for lap swim & water walking from 7-8 pm Mondaythrough Friday-This pass is NOT good for use during any open swim hours(12:30 pm-7 pm daily)-If you want flexibility for a.m. & p.m. fitness purchase the AllAccess Fitness Pass

2013 ROSEDALE RAPIDS GENERAL PASS DESCRIPTIONSINDIVIDUAL-10% Senior discounts available over 60. Available with this passonly-Should only be purchased for children ages 9 & up (must be ableto be @ Rosedale w/o an adult)

FAMILY-Family defined as “all living under the same roof”—supportingdocuments may be required if names are not consistant.-No more than 2 adults per pass—grandparent may take place of1 adult listed if providing day care. Baby sitter may also take 1adult space-Children from extended marriages may be included.-Children must still be attending school on a continuous non-stopbasis.-No nieces/nephews or neighbors are allowed on the pass.


Parent / Child Lessons - (For ages 6 months - 3 years)

• Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner. • Feel comfortable in the water • Explore buoyancy on the front and back position • Learn how to play safely.

Preschool Lessons - (For ages 3 years - 4 years old)Orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills. • Blow bubbles through mouth and nose. • Submerge mouth, nose and eyes. • Front and back glides and recover to a vertical position. • Back and front float and recover to a vertical position. • Roll from front to back and back to front. • Bobbing.

Classes divided into 6 month old - 18 month olds, and 18 month old to 3 year olds.Adult must be in water for lessons.

The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate swimprogram that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skillfully andsafely. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from thepreceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. Each level also includeslessons in water safety.

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Learn-to-Swim Lessons (Level 1 participants must be 5 yrs. old by starting lesson date)

LEVEL 1 · Introduction to Water SkillsHelps participants feel comfortable in thewater •Blow bubbles through mouth and nose. •Bobbing. •Front and back glides and floats. •Combined arm and leg actions onfront and back.

LEVEL 2 · Fundamental Aquatic SkillsGives participants success withfundamental skills •Enter and exit water by stepping or jumpingfrom the side.

•Fully submerge and hold breath. •Bobbing. •Open eyes under water and retrievesubmerged objects.

•Front, jellyfish and tuck floats. •Front and back glides and floats. •Tread water using arm and leg actions. •Combined arm and leg actions onfront and back.


LEVEL 3 · Stroke DevelopmentBuilds on the skills in Level 2 throughadditionalguided practice in deeper water •Headfirst entries from the side in sittingand kneeling positions

•Back float •Change from vertical to horizontalposition on front and back

•Tread water •Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststrokekicks on front

•Front crawl and elementary backstroke

LEVEL 5 · Stroke RefinementProvides further coordination and refinement ofstrokes •Tuck and pike surface dives, submergecompletely.

•Front flip turn and backstroke flip turnwhile swimming.

•Front and back crawl, elementarybackstroke, breaststroke, sidestrokeand butterfly.

LEVEL 6 · Swimming and Skill ProficiencyRefines the strokes so participants swimthem with ease, efficiency, power andsmoothness over greater distances.

Level 6 is designed with "menu" optionsthat focus on preparing participants formore advanced courses throughendurance and refining skills.

LEVEL 4 · Stroke ImprovementDevelops confidence in the skills learnedand improves other aquatic skills •Headfirst entries from the side incompact and stride positions.

•Swim under water. •Feetfirst surface dive. •Front crawl and backstroke open turns. •Tread water using 2 different kicks. •Front and back crawl, elementarybackstroke, breaststroke, sidestrokeand butterfly.

•Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.

Session 2April 15 - 25Monday thru Thursday classes50 minute classes6:00 - Levels 2, 37:00 - Levels 2, 3, 4Fort Dodge Senior High Pool

Session 1April 1 - 11Monday thru Thursday classes50 minute classes6:00 - Levels 2, 37:00 - Levels 2, 3, 4Fort Dodge Senior High Pool

Session 3June 10 - 20Monday thru Thursday classes9:00 - Levels PS, 19:45 - Levels PS, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 610:30 - Levels PS, 17:00 - Levels PS, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Pre-school and Level 1 class is 30 minLevel 2-6 is 50 minRosedale Rapids

Session 4July 8 - 18Monday thru Thursday classes9:00 - Levels PS, 19:45 - Levels PS, 1, 2, 310:30 - Levels PS, 17:00 - Levels PS, 1, 2, 3Pre-school Level 1 class is 30 minLevel 2-6 is 50 minRosedale Rapids

Session 5July 15 - 19Parent/Child Class6 - 6:30 p.m.Monday thru FridayLevels: 6 mos to 18 mos, 18 mos to 3 yrsAdult must be in water

Session 6July 29-Aug 2Parent/Child Class6 - 6:30 p.m.Monday thru FridayLevels: 6 mos to 18 mos, 18 mos to 3 yrsAdult must be in water

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Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center Season Passes

This beautifully manicured 18-hole course includes a long and straight front nine and a short& narrow back nine. Lakeside amenities include a driving range, modern clubhousecomplete with large Pro-Shop, concessions, & deck. Leagues played every week night.

Leagues (9 holes)Monday: Women's League . . . .5:30pmTues. AM: Senior League . . . . . .9:30amTues-Thurs: Men's League . . . . .5:30pmFriday: Couples League . . . . . . .5:30pm

We want to see YOUR group, family, service club, or business at Lakeside this summer! We arecurrently taking reservations for golf outings for the 2013 season. Let us schedule you today!

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WHAT DOES THE DEEP-END TEST MEAN…1. You must pass a swim test which is tread water for 1 minute and swim across thedeep end using a comfortable front stroke.

Over 48" tall (blue / green band) Under 48” tall (NEW in 2013 Yellow band)

YES You can use the diving boards and deep-end YESYES You can ride the green family slide YESYES You can ride the blue-green tube slide With supervision 14+YES Can ride the lazy river With Supervision 14+YES You can use the orange drop slide NONO You can use the swirl bowl thrill ride NO

WHO NEEDS A SWIM BAND1.Youth 14 and under.2. If you want to use the diving boards, deep end or slides.3.Swim bands are not to be shared - lost privileges will result.

WHAT DOES THE ORANGE BAND MEAN…1.You can use everything in the facility.2.You must pass a swim test which is a 1 minute swim in the swirl bowlplunge pit.

3.You must be over 48" tall.4.You must be a strong swimmer.

OPEN FOR THE SEASON MAY 25TH!

HOURS OF NORMAL OPERATIONSeven days a week weather permitting, will close in case of badweather upon discretion of staff. Staff reserves the right to modify if nec-essary without notice. If weather watches are issued, the splash padwill be closed. Re-opening will be determined on the time of day.

Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs. and Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WHAT IS A SPLASH PAD?A splash pad is an area for water play that has no standing water. Thewater in the system is recycled and treated water that is treated to atleast the same level of quality as swimming pool water standards. Tohelp us in keeping our public aquatic facilities clean, we ask that swimdiapers be worn at all times, those with diarrhea refrain from playing inthe water, and we all do our part to discourage the drinking ofpool/splash pad water.

Friendly reminders before visiting the Oleson Park Splash Pad:* SWIM SUITS REQUIRED FOR PLAY IN SPLASH PAD* Street shoes not allowed * Swim diapers required* Pets outside of fenced area* Plastic containers only* This is a smoke free environment* Walk please! Not responsible for injury incurred while running * Leave the gum home and bicycles outside of fence area* Parents and adults please help enforce our safe play rules

RENT THE OLESON PARK SPLASH PAD:Great for company parties, family reunions and birthday parties. Giveyour guests an experience to remember; grandparents and toddlersalike will enjoy this activity. The Oleson Park Splash pad is available forrental on Thursdays and Sundays from 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. with a $45 fee. For more information contact FD Parks & Recre-ation at 515-576-7237 or email [email protected]

DATE EVENTApril 27 - 28 Minnesota / Iowa Border War

May 2 - 7 ICCC Regional Softball

May 11 - 12 FDBA Early Bird

May 18 - 19 FDBA Armed Forces

June 1 - 2 Girl’s FD Classic

June 14 - 15 FDSH Softball Invite

June 8 - 9 FDBA Pre-State Tournament

June 22 FDSH JV Invite

June 22 - 23 Men’s Slow Pitch Invite

July 8 - 15 Regional HS Softball

July 13 - 20 Districts & Substate HS Baseball

July 22 - 26 IGHSAU State Softball Championships

*This calendar does not include local sporting events run by the school system.

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Softball Championships since 1970.North on 15th Street Across from the Airport

Batting CagesCheck out the Jensen Builders batting cages, sponsored by the Fort DodgeSlow Pitch Association. $1 for 15 pitches can be purchased at FD Parks &Recreation Office or at the Harlan Rogers Concession stand. Helmets arerequired. Baseball, Fast pitch & Slow pitch softball cages available.

Field Rental Availability Call 576-2851

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24 Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks Fall/Winter 2011-12

The Parks FoundationThe Parks Foundation was formed in2002 to strengthen and enrich the parksystem in Fort Dodge by providingsupplementary funds. These funds willbe used for trees, shrubs, flowers,signage and other enhancements plusmonies for long-range planning andlandscape design. Members of theFoundation include: Jeff Becker, CarolynBrandt, Dr. Matt Maggio, Dan Garst, TimHolmstrom, Dennis Milefchik, Mary JoWagner (Chair) and Tom Sullivan.

The Parks CommissionThe Parks Commission governs rules andregulates the use of parks, as well asrecreational facilities and programs. Thegroup serves to advise council on theneeded facilities to provide openspace, such as parks, playgrounds andcommunity facilities and for other formsof recreation. The group also updatesand revise plans as required, sets fees forrecreational programs and makesrecommendations to council forchanges in Parks, Recreation and

Forestry. Members of the Commissioninclude: Steve Daniel, Mark Campbell,Mary Jo Wagner, Michael Payne, DennisPilcher and Kirk Yung.

Friends of Oleson Park ZooFriends of Oleson Park Zoo is a non-profitcharitable organization that was formedin 2002. The "Friends" own the animals inthe zoo. They acquire new animals aswell as sell surplus animals. The zoo ismaintained by donations andmemberships to Friends of Oleson ParkZoo. Memberships are $15 for individuals,$25 for families, and $100 for businesses.If you are interested in becoming amember, simply send your name,address, and payment to:

Oleson Park ZooP.O. Box 33Fort Dodge, IA 50501

*Please make checks payable to"Friends of Oleson Park Zoo."

PARK RULES & REGULATIONSThe parks are open from sunrise to sunset every day. We need your help tokeep our parks safe and enjoyable for all...so please keep the following inmind when using your parks: • Please drive only on established roadways • Fires are only allowed in designated areas and trash must be picked

up at all times. • No dogs shall run at large in any city park. Leashes of no more than 6

feet should be used. • Please respect trees, shrubs and plants in all parks. • Please report acts of vandalism to police or FD Parks & Recreation at

576-7237.

ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAMThis program was designed to enhance and improve our City parks. Civicgroups have adopted the following parks thus far:

FACILITY GROUPHawley-Lions Park Noon Lions ClubKennedy Brown Kennedy Brown Neighborhood WatchRD Mitchell Park Golden K KiwanisSnell Crawford Park Noon Rotary Club If your group or neighborhood would like to adopt a park or for a completelist of our 32 park, 500-acre park system, contact FD Parks & Recreation.

PICA (Pride In Community Appearance)Thanks to all PICA members for their continued hard work in helping us keepour parks beautiful. For more information about the group, or to join, pleaseemail Jan and Phyllis Wilson at [email protected]

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Check out the newly renovated boathouse with a 75 - 80 person capacity. Park has new playequipment, two open shelters, picnic tables and grills, horse shoe courts, water fountain andNEW public restrooms.

Oleson Park12th Avenue South & 17th Street

Cabin has 60-person capacity. Handicapped accessible park, splash pad, bathhouse, newplay equipment, swing set, animal zoo, band shell, open shelters, volleyball court, benches,picnic tables and grills, public restroom, handicap water fountain, regular fountain, open spacefor activities, mountain bike trail through woods.

To Reserve A Cabin:Reservations can be made at FD Parks & Recreation in City Hall. We begin taking reservationsfor 2013 the first business day in January. WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS OVER THE PHONE!Reservations are $50.00 for Hydro Electric, and $75 for Loomis, Oleson & Snell Crawford. A $100key deposit required upon signing an agreement for the requested date of all cabin rentals.Contact FD Parks & Recreation at 576-7237 for further information.

Sorry, we do not manage ALL of the shelters around the Fort Dodge area. To rent the the Bob Heun Shelter(Kennedy Park), please call 576-4258. To rent the Izaak Walton “Lion’s Den” shelter, call 571-7615.

Oleson Park

Snell Crawford Park

Loomis Park

Hydro Electric Park

C i ty Park Cabin Renta ls


Proud Recipient of the Tree City Awardfor the past 30 years!

Phone: 573-5791

Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation is proud to have a full-serviceForestry Department under its auspices. City Forestry providestrimming and/or pruning of city right of way (parking trees),removing dead, dying, hazardous or diseased trees from theparking or other city property. They also grind out and removestumps from the parking and city property and refill holes withblack dirt and compost.

Forestry provides other miscellaneous care of cracked and/orinjured trees and they provide information in regard toinsect/disease problems infecting trees.

Tree Memorial ProgramOne of our most successful parks programs, a tree memorial is anoutstanding and thoughtful way to remember a loved one. CallFD Parks & Recreation to receive more information or visitfortdodgeiowa.org to print off a copy of the Tree Memorial OrderForm.

DATES FOR TREE PLANTINGSSpring & Fall

Please remember, if your property abuts an alleyway, it is your civic duty to

help create unimpeded travel along the roadway. Unpruned brush can create

vision and safety concerns, cause property damage to vehicles that travel

through, and could hinder the ability of the FDPD, Fire and Public Works

Departments to effectively carry out their jobs. Please help us make the

alleyways safe!

Fores t ry Depar tment New Open Shelters Available for Rent

New open shelters have been added as amenities inthree of Fort Dodge parks including Snell Crawford,Phinney and Oleson Park. Rental fee is $25/day. Theshelters are available to any park visitors to use for freewhen they are not reserved. Signs posted on the shelterswill list days thatreservations areheld. Anyonewishing to reserve ashelter must do so atleast 7 days inadvance, otherwisea $10 late fee will beassessed.Reservations can bemade at FD Parksand Recreation inCity Hall. As with allrentals, we begintaking reservationsfor 2013 the firstbusiness day inJanuary; we do NOTtake reservationsover the phone.Non reserved shelterscan be used on afirst come, firstserved basis.


Mitch Lunn , Agent 616 N 15th Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Bus 515-576-4171 • Fax 515-619-5760 www.GoLunn.com

Providing Insurance and Financial Services

Foster GrandparentsShare Today

Shape Tomorrow

Are you Age 55 or older?

Do you enjoy being around children?

Could you use an extra $3,000 per year tax free?

If you answered “YES”, apply to become aFOSTER grandparent.

Citizen’s Central617 Central Avenue

Fort Dodge

573-3429Fort Dodge Parks, Recreation & Forestry is proud to offer programs

exclusively for older active adults!Citizen’s Central is for persons 55 & older.

A Facility To Fit All Of Your NeedsCitizen’s Central offers something for everyone including: social activities,games, parties, billiards, adult education classes, exercise equipment, health& wellness activities (including yoga), and computer lab with Internetcapabilities. For a complete monthly schedule of events call Kim Wolfe at573-3429.

2013 User FeesThe user fee for Citizen’s Central is $32 per year for individuals 55 and olderand $50 for individuals under 55. Informational programs and healthscreening will remain free for users. Daily fee $2. Equipment Fee $12 a year touse exercise equipment.

Congregate MealsDAYS TIME LOCATION SUGGESTED FEEMon-Fri 11:30 a.m. Citizen’s Central $3.00-$5.00 60 & older $5.45 under 60 (Salad bar an additional $1.20/day)*For weekly activities & menus see the Lifestyle section in the Sunday Messenger.

Citizen’s Central Open For Rent!Need a room for a big party, reception, graduation, meeting or gathering?Rent Citizen’s Central! A variety of meeting/party rooms available withseating for 10-165 people. Call Kim Wolfe at 573-3429 for rental rates andreservations.

FACILITY FEESmall Conference Room $50 + $50 deposit - $100 All Day(seating for 30-60)

Large Dining Room with kitchen facility $130 + $100 deposit - (4 hour increment)(seating up to 165) $165 + $100 deposit - (All Day Rental)

*Renters having alcohol will incur an additional $100 fee.*Events held after hours will be charged a $10/hour attendant fee.

Movie FridaysThe first Friday of every month, plan to enjoy a free movie (with paid user fee)shown at C2 @ 12:30 p.m. Monthly birthday party is thrown the same day!


Do you like working outside...Meetng new people? Check outemployment opportunities available with the Fort Dodge Parks &Recreation Department...it’s a fun place to work!

Looking for a FUN Job?

Positions Available:(Many hours required involve nights & weekends.)

C om m ercial • R esidential • Industrial AC • Furnaces • Sheet Metal

W ater H eaters • Softeners • D rain C leaning M echanical Pip ing System s • B oilers

K itchen & B ath R em odels

2120 2ND AVENUE SOUTH FORT DODGE 515-573-2561 • [email protected]

Aquatic Center Lifeguards/Cashiers/Concessions

Harlan Rogers Concessions/Cashiers

Applications for the 2013 season are accepted beginning in January.

Applications are available at www.fortdodgeiowa.org or the FD Parks &

Recreation office. Please return your completed application to:

FD Parks & Recreation819 1st Avenue SouthFort Dodge, IA 50501

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“We Sell The Best and Service The Rest” We have over 250 New & Used Cars In Stock

• We do everything from minor tune ups to major rebuilds.

• We have a rental fleet for special events. • Sales for both individuals & Golf course

fleets along with leases for golf courses. • We have parts & accessories for almost all

makes & models of Golf Cars. • Come & experience “the Drive”


4/10 6-9 pm Hunter Safety— on-line field day Kennedy Park4/15 Campground opens Kennedy Park4/20 9-11 am Cache-In Trash-Out Brushy Creek SRA4/21 Hy-Vee Half Marathon FD / Kennedy Park4/21 Earth Day (Spring Festival) Kennedy Park5/4 1 pm Paddling the Des Moines River or Lizard Creek TBA5/11 1-4 pm Duane Bill Family Fishing Kennedy Park5/9 3-6 pm Plant Some Shade program Kennedy Park

5/18 Nat’l Kids to Parks Day Dolliver / Brushy Creek5/24 9 pm Moonlight Paddling South boat ramp Brushy Creek5/25 Paddling the Des Moines River or Lizard Creek TBA6/7, 8, & 9 Free Fishing Weekend statewide6/8 10-Noon Fishing Derby Brushy Creek SRA

6/1 & 2 3-D Archery Shoot Kennedy Park6/15 Women in the Outdoors Brushy Creek SRA6/22 9 pm Moonlight Paddling South boat ramp Brushy Creek6/29 10 am Prairie Hike Brushy Creek SRA

7/6-13 Project AWARE (River clean-up) DM River7/19 9 pm Moonlight Paddling South boat ramp Brushy Creek7/13 & 14 3-D Archery Shoot Kennedy Park8/1 6 pm Prairie Hike Liska-Stanek Prairie

8/2 & 3 Dragon Boat Races Kennedy Park8/5, 6, & 8 Hunter Safety Kennedy Park

8/10 & 11 3-D Archery Shoot Kennedy Park8/17 Adventure Race Brushy Creek SRA

8/20 8 pm Moonlight Paddling south boat ramp Brushy Creek8/24 or 9/7 Butterfly Tagging Brushy Creek PRC

9/21 evening Fun Run Kennedy Park

9/22 Fall Park Festival Kennedy Park

10/15 Campground closes Kennedy Park10/20 Friends Banquet / Adventure Series Kennedy Park10/23 6-9 pm Hunter Safety— on-line field day Kennedy Park

Webster County Conservation2013 Public Outdoor Events

Webster County Conservation 1415 Nelson Ave.,Fort Dodge, IA 515-576-4258

www.webstercountyia.org Link: conservation; events ORwww.mycountyparks.com

[email protected]**All programs are free unless otherwise noted.


FeesAll fees must be paid at the time of registration. Fees due maybe paid by cash, check, debit card or credit card. Checksshould be made payable to "Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation".Please note fees and programs are subject to change.

Non-Resident Fee InformationAll FD Parks & Recreation programs and facilities are fundedby tax supported revenues paid for by the citizens of FortDodge. Therefore a Non-resident fee should be appliedwhere applicable.

Please notice this key as it pertains to fees throughout thisbrochure: (R)-Resident - Pays City water bill (NR)- Non-resident

for FD Parks & Recreation activities offeredthroughout the 2013 summer season.

Visit fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for newprogram offerings!

Refund/Credit PolicyCash refunds will not be made except in cases where a program/class has been cancelled. A credit on your account will be issued for the full amount to be usedtoward any recreational program within the following 12 months. A credit refund will NOT be issued if a class or activity is considered full. Please remember: it isthe parent/guardian responsibility to remember the dates of programs their child has registered for. Credits will not be issued for missed participation.

Weather CancellationsPrograms that are cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control will be announced assoon as possible. Call 576-6888 for such information. When possible, programs will be rescheduled.

Photo ReleaseOn occasion, our staff may take photographs/videos of participants at FD Parks & Recreation programs and activities. Any photos/videos of participants may beused for future departmental promotional materials.

Email/Text UpdatesMake sure that you are signed up to receive text & email updates from FD Parks & Recreation. Call our office @ 576-7237 to add your cell phone and cell providerand/or your current email. By doing so, you can plan on being up to date about what’s happening with parks and recreation.

Account Troubles?If a participant is outside the birth date range for a selected activity you may have trouble completing an online registration. Call our office at (515)576-7237 forhelp. Please DO NOT create an additional account.

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