Kennedy Memorial Park

Discover Kennedy Memorial Park in Fort Dodge

The largest and most popular area managed by the Webster County Conservation Board is John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. Construction of Kennedy Park began in 1962 and the park was officially dedicated in 1965. This park is a 400 acre multiple use recreation area. The 53-acre Badger Lake provides the focal point for a wide variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, canoeing and boating (no gas motors) as well as an the 18 hole Lakeside Municipal Golf Course.

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Features Available at Various Facilities

• A/C
• Dump station
• Electricity
• Fire ring
• Fireplace
• Firewood available
• Handicap Accessible
• Heating
• Kitchenette
• Microwave
• On-site resident host
• Pets prohibited
• Picnic Table
• Pressurized water
• Refuse cans
• Restroom
• Sewer Connection
• Shower facilities
• Swimming nearby
• Table with chairs
• Wi-Fi

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Featured Events

• Spring Hike April 22, 2025 6:30 PM
• Nature Link Day Camp Ages 9-11 June 12, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Nature Link Day Camp Ages 5-8 June 12, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• River's Edge Day Camp Ages 9-11 June 26, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• River's Edge Day Camp Ages 5-8 June 26, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• International Mud Day Celebration! June 28 - June 28, 2025 10:00 AM
• Nature Link Day Camp Ages 9-11 July 10, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Nature Link Day Camp Ages 5-8 July 10, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• River's Edge Day Camp Ages 5-8 July 24, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• River's Edge Day Camp Ages 9-11 July 24, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Kids Trap Shoot Ages 12 - 18 August 9 - August 9, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Trick or Treating at the Campground October 11, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Wintering Birds Program November 13 - November 13, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM