City of Fort Dodge, Iowa

The City of Fort Dodge parks are open from sunrise to 10:30 pm every day. We need your help to keep our parks safe and enjoyable for all. Please keep the following in mind when using your parks:

• Please drive only on established roadways. No parking on the 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 utilizing the dog waste bags available in our parks.
  
• 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.

Fort Dodge City Parks - Click Here for Interactive Map

Fort Dodge City Parks - Click Here for Park Inventory

Public Trail Information - What you will see:

• Information kiosk panels will be located at 4 different trailheads throughout the city/county trail system that includes system-wide trail maps and site-specific information both historical and modern-day pieces
• Information panels will be located at 7 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

Public Hike & Bike Trails (2019) - Click Here for Trail Map

There will be no cash refund for any reason. Account credit will be applied for a time not exceeding two years from the original purchase date. 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.