The parks are open from sunrise to 10:30pm every day. We need your help to keep our parks safe and enjoyable for all....so please keep the following in mind when using your parks:
- Please drive only on established roadways. No parking on grass.
- Fires are only allowed in designated areas.
- No dogs shall run at large in any city park. Leashes of no more than 6 feet should be used. Please pick up after your pet!
- Please respect trees, shrubs and plants in all parks.
- Please remove all litter and trash when you leave the park.
- No green dumping in the parks. Green dumping includes leaves, brush, grass clippings and limbs.
- Please report acts of vandalism to police or FD Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department at 515-576-7237.
Click here for an interactive map of Fort Dodge City Parks
Click here for an inventory of our Fort Dodge City Parks
Public Trails
- Information kiosk panels will be located at 4 different trailheads throughout the city/county trail system that will include system wide trail maps and site specific information both historical and modern day pieces.
- Information panels will be located at 7 different points along the trail network highlighting the site specific information and trail loop.
- Trail markers will be located every ½ mile within the trail system with 911 emergency locations.
- Directional markers will also be located at trail intersections to assist bikers and walkers to community destinations.
- Addition of trail art!
Click here to view map of Public Hike & Bike Trails (2019)
There will be no cash 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 understand our no cash refund policy.