Fort Dodge, Iowa for Sport Events and Tournaments
Whether you’re in Fort Dodge as a sports spectator or a team player, this region offers the gamut of exciting family activities on and off the fieldIntroduction
Fort Dodge, Iowa
When the games are done, visitors to Fort Dodge, IA will be pleasantly surprised with the variety of local restaurants and attractions available. John F. Kennedy Memorial Park and Badger Lake are located behind Lakeside municipal golf course. Families can kayak or fish as well as enjoy a picnic or take the kids to the play area. A new 2.6-mile paved path goes around Badger Lake where families can walk or ride bikes.
The Corridor Plaza Sports Plex will be completed in early 2025 and is included within a retail district. The Sports Plex will include space for pickle ball, volleyball and basketball courts. Included in the space will be retail and food options. The Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center offers an opportunity for visitors to learn and play while sharing the story of Iowa’s vital water resources.
Cool down during hot summer months at Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center with over 30 water amenities offered including a lazy river, multiple slides, and diving boards. Two local ice cream shops, the Dariette and Snack Shack Treats N Eats offer weekly specials and fun flavors to try! The Community Orchard offers the Back 40 Play Area designed for families. Grab lunch or dessert from the café, shop the apple attic, or the market which offers dessert, food, and snacks.
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“The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union is proud to call Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge the home of the Iowa Girls State Softball Tournament for over 50 years. The city of Fort Dodge and the Rogers Park staff has been providing high school girls an amazing athletic experience in one of the top softball venues in the United States.”
– Jason Eslinger, Associate Director, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
Find Your Perfect Facility
Fort Dodge, Iowa Facilities Spotlight
Harlan & Hazel Rogers Sports Complex
Sports Covered: Softball, Baseball, Soccer
Enjoy 100 acres of recreational opportunities for Iowa sports including baseball, softball and soccer at the Harlan & Hazel Rogers Sports Complex. The site comprises 11 baseball/softball fields (2 turf) with six equipped with Musco lighting. Amenities include three batting cages, four concession stands, 13 soccer fields, scoreboards, restrooms and parking for over 600 vehicles. Home of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Softball Championships for 54 years.
Lizard Creek Mountain Bike Trails
Sports Covered: Mountain biking
Traverse ten miles on the hand cut Lizard Creek Mountain Bike Trails situated along the Des Moines River Valley. The trail system has three sections offering each skill level a chance to ride through the Fort Dodge wilderness. Beginners to pro mountain bikers can choose from Lower, Middle or Upper Lizard or the recently made Phinney Loop.
Lakeside Municipal Golf Course
Sports Covered: Golf
Play a round at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course on 18 attractively manicured holes. The first nine are long and straight while the back nine are short and narrow. A driving range, clubhouse, pro shop, and deck with concessions are also available. The golf course hosts tournaments and numerous golf leagues along with high school state cross country and junior college cross country championships.