City of Fort Dodge, Iowa

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.