Cemeteries

The Fort Dodge Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is the caretaker of the grounds and curator of the records for Oakland Cemetery and Memorial Park Cemetery.
For burial requests or information on burial records, please call FD Parks, Recreation & Forestry at (515) 576-7237 ext 1217.

Memorial Park

Memorial Park Cemetery

Memorial Park Cemetery was placed in the City of Fort Dodge's care in July 2019 and attained ownership in December 2020.

To view a MAP of Memorial Park Cemetery, click HERE or the "Links" tab above.

To view the MEMORIAL PARK RULES for Memorial Park Cemetery, click HERE or the "Links" tab above.

To search for a loved one placed in Memorial Park, click HERE

*Please note that our records we received may not be fully accurate or complete. Our department continues to make corrections and additions as information becomes available. If you find inaccurate information, please contact us at 515-576-7237 ext 1217 or email cemeteries@fortdodgeiowa.org. 

Oakland Cemetary
Oakland Cemetery

Oakland Cemetery is one of the oldest and most historic burial grounds in Fort Dodge. The cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in September 2000.

To view an aerial MAP of Oakland Cemetery, click Here or the "Links" tab above.

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Lori Branderhorst, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director
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Citizens Central (more)
617 Central Ave
Fort Dodge, IA 50501Physical Address 
Oakland Cemetery (more)
1617 N 15th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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3242 5th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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