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For information regarding new activities and events, program photos, programming changes, or weather-related cancellations please check Parks & Recreation Facebook
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Recreation Programs & Activity Information
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Activity/Registration Fees:
All fees must be paid for that time time of registration. Fees due may be paid in cash, check, or debit/credit card. Checks should be made out to Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation. Please note fees & program dates are subject to change.
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Account Issues:
If a participant is outside of the birth date range for a selected activity, you may experience issues in completing online registration. If you cannot remember your login information for ActiveNet, call the Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Department at 515-576-7237 or email parks@fortdodgeiowa.org.
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Weather Cancellation Policy:
Programs that are canceled or postponed due to inclement weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control will be announced as soon as possible. Updates will be posted on our Facebook Page: Fort Dodge Parks & Rec if activities are canceled for that day. 
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Scholarship Program:
Thanks to our generous sponsors from Nestle Purina, CJ Bio of America, Fort Frenzy, Cargill, Fort Dodge Asphalt, & Fort Dodge Fiber we have a limited scholarship program available to those in need. Inquire with Erin at earndt@fortdodgeiowa.org.
Program T-Shirts
For programs that include a T-Shirt, there will ne ordering rules & specific circumstances that will be in place.
***- Those who are registered by the deadline will get the t-shirt size that they ordered for the program. If it is missed in *****the original order, it will be reordered for your child.
***- Those who register 1-7 days following the deadline will get a t-shirt, but it will not be rush ordered due to the *****deadline being passed.
***- Anyone who registered outside of the 7-days post-deadline period will not get a t-shirt.
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How to Register for Programs
1. Online:
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, & Visa accepted
*convenience charges will apply
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2. Call the Parks & Recreation Office 
515-576-7237
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
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3. Mail or Drop Off:
Citizen's Central
617 Central Avenue
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Grade Levels:
Register according to the grade level the participant is currently in.
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Late Registrations:
Registration after the deadline may be accepted only in the instance that there is room on a team. Registering late will include an additional $15 late fee.
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Head coaching incentive-

At the conclusion of the season you will be refunded to your parks and recreation account the full league fee. This is the coach that leads the team, does the team communication, and attends all meeting times.

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Refund/Credit Policy
No cash or check refunds will be issued. Refunds for purchases make with a credit/debit card will be credited back to the same card. All services or merchandise sold by the Fort Dodge Parks & Recreation Department are sold " as-is" without any guarantees. By purchasing, you confirm that you have read and understood the no-cash refund policy. If the Fort Dodge Parks and Recreation Department cancels programs or rentals, a full refund will be issued to your Parks & Recreation account or the original credit/debit card. If a customer withdraws from a program or cancels a rental, a refund may be issued to the Parks & Recreation Account or to the credit/debit card (per the guidelines below), minus $5 administrative fee. Account credits expired two years from the original purchase date.
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Refund/Credit Guidelines for Programming & Rentals 
After the program starts: No credit unless medical documentation is provided.
7 business days or less before the start or registration deadline: No credit unless medical documentation is provided.
8 of more business days before the start or registration deadline: Full credit, minus $5 administrative fee
Removal from class/activity by staff recommendation: Full credit to the account or credit/debit card.
 

Contact Us

Erin Arndt, Program Supervisor
Citizens Central (more)
617 Central Ave
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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  • Phone: (515) 576-7237
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  • Office Hours:
    Monday - Friday
    8:00am - 4:30pm

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