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The Parks & Recreation Commission
Commission advises City Council members on the needed facilities to provide open space, such as parks, playgrounds and community facilities, and for other forms of recreation.
The Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Seven members serve 5 year terms and are appointed by the Mayor with approval from the City Council. The commission governs rules and regulations for use of parks, as well as recreational facilities and recreation programs.
Specific Powers and Duties:
Update and revise plans as required, set fees for recreational programs, make recommendations for Council for changes in Parks or Recreation.
Update and revise plans as required, set fees for recreational programs, make recommendations for Council for changes in Parks or Recreation.
*Anyone wishing to apply for this commission may contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 576-7237 or print off an application form located under the "Links" tab.
| Commission Member | Term Expires |
| Mark Campbell, Vice Chair |
8/31/2022 |
| Josh Calvert | 6/30/2024 |
| Sarah Horn | |
| Mary Jo Kirby | 8/31/2020 |
| Nik Moser | 8/31/2024 |
| Michael Payne, Chair | 6/30/2020 |
The Park Foundation
The Park Foundation meets annually in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Twelve members serve on the board.
The Foundation members value green space within our community with the objective of strengthening and enhancing the park system in Fort Dodge. Past projects include restoration of Loomis Boathouse cabin, construction of modern restroom and park restoration.
All gifts, contributions and donations to help support our parks are tax deductible.
Donations can be mailed to:
Fort Dodge Park Foundation
PO Box 177
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Fort Dodge Park Foundation
PO Box 177
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
| Foundation Member | Role |
| Lori Branderhorst, PRF Director | |
| Carolyn Brandt | |
| Jeff Becker | President |
| Dan Garst | |
| Tim Holstrom | Treasurer |
| Mary Jo Kirby | Secretary |
| Matt Maggio | |
| Bonnie Pecka |
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| Tom Sullivan |
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