The Humboldt Family Aquac Center is located in the center of the Humboldt community, on Sumner Avenue. This is a public pool serving individuals from Humboldt & Dakota City, as well as those from surrounding communies. The Aquac Center opened in May of 2006. The Humboldt Family Aquac Center helps create a feeling of pride and a sense of community value for our cizens. The HFAC serves children and adults, in- cluding some challenged with a physical or intellectual disability. The Aquac Center staff connually works toward improving the facility and adding programs while sll providing a safe environment. These leisure acvies al- low people to use their minds and bodies, promong overall healthy living. Humboldt Family Aquatic Center 515-332-7140 General Informaon Injury/Accident Policy… The Humboldt Parks & Recreaon Department will not be held responsible for any injury or accident occurring while parcipang in any of our events. Insurance... Individual accident and health insurance is not provided by the City of Humboldt for parcipants in department programs. Inclement Weather Policy… Informaon about sports and acvity cancellaons will be on the local radio staon, KHBT 97.7FM. If school is dismissed early or cancelled due to weather condions, Humboldt Parks & Recreaon programs will also be postponed or cancelled. Refunds… No refunds will be issued due to the parci- pant’s cancellaon except for special circumstances (medical and relocaon). Full refunds will be issued should the department cancel the acvity. Guide to Community Giving… Friends of the Parks have a long-range plan for capital improvements and park devel- opment for the future. If you are interested in donang, please contact the Parks & Recreaon Department at 515-332-5447. Have a Program Idea?... Persons who are interested in programs and acvies not presented in this brochure, or who feel qualified in a specific area and would be interested in teaching, supervising, or volunteering in such an acvity should contact the Parks & Recreaon Department to discuss the possibility of such a program. We are always interested in offering new and innovave programs to the cizens of Humboldt. January Youth & Adult Basketball February Youth Bowling March Youth Indoor Soccer April Youth Outdoor Soccer & Coed Volleyball May Youth Baseball & Soſtball June Humboldt Swim Team July Adult Soſtball August School Starts September Flag Football Youth Volleyball Mini Milers October Youth Bowling November Adult Coed Volleyball December Adult Basketball Parks & Recreation Contact Us! Recreaon Phone: 515-332-5447 [email protected]www.cityoumboldt.org Find Us On Facebook!
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The Humboldt Family Aquatic Center is located in the center of the Humboldt community, on Sumner Avenue. This is a public pool serving individuals from Humboldt & Dakota City, as well as those from surrounding communities. The Aquatic Center opened in May of 2006. The Humboldt Family Aquatic Center helps create a feeling of pride and a sense of community value for our citizens. The HFAC serves children and adults, in-cluding some challenged with a physical or intellectual disability. The Aquatic Center staff continually works toward improving the facility and adding programs while still providing a safe environment. These leisure activities al-low people to use their minds and bodies, promoting overall healthy living.
Humboldt Family
Aquatic Center 515-332-7140
General Information
Injury/Accident Policy… The Humboldt Parks & Recreation Department will not be held responsible for any injury or accident occurring while participating in any of our events.
Insurance... Individual accident and health insurance is not provided by the City of Humboldt for participants in department programs.
Inclement Weather Policy… Information about sports and activity cancellations will be on the local radio station, KHBT 97.7FM. If school is dismissed early or cancelled due to weather conditions, Humboldt Parks & Recreation programs will also be postponed or cancelled.
Refunds… No refunds will be issued due to the partici-pant’s cancellation except for special circumstances (medical and relocation). Full refunds will be issued should the department cancel the activity.
Guide to Community Giving… Friends of the Parks have a long-range plan for capital improvements and park devel-opment for the future. If you are interested in donating, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 515-332-5447.
Have a Program Idea?... Persons who are interested in programs and activities not presented in this brochure, or who feel qualified in a specific area and would be interested in teaching, supervising, or volunteering in such an activity should contact the Parks & Recreation Department to discuss the possibility of such a program. We are always interested in offering new and innovative programs to the citizens of Humboldt.
The City of Humboldt takes pride in providing clean safe parks, trails, green
spaces, and recreational facilities for the benefit of citizens and visitors. The
Humboldt Parks Department is responsive to and directed by the diverse and changing needs of our
patrons as we plan for the future growth and expansion of park facilities and
trails. We strive to enrich lives by providing safe and welcoming facilities for the enjoyment of people of all ages, income, background, and ability to play
and learn to be good stewards of our environment. We continually strive to improve existing facilities while seeking opportunities for future development.
Humboldt Parks
Bicknell Park 1.7 acres, located at 1st Ave N & 9th St N.
Bicknell Park boasts a 12’ statue of Frank
Gotch, World Champion Wrestler. It also has a
band shell and playground equipment.
George Beebe Park
.75 acres, located on 1st Ave N & 10th St N.
Beebe Park has a shelter thanks to the Jack
Bradley family, who contributed towards the
park shelter. Fishing area is frequented by
many local anglers who catch excellent walleye
& northern.
John Brown Park
2.5 acres, located at 2nd Ave S & 5th St S.
Includes a historic large stone fountain as the
centerpiece, playground equipment, open
areas, and many memorial benches to sit &
relax. This park is the second oldest in the city.
Worthington Park
2 acres, located at 6th Ave SW, across from Our
Saviors' Lutheran Church. Recreational facilities
for youth & adults, including a beautiful
gazebo, park shelter, and playground
Taft Park 9.4 acres, located on 5th St N & 2nd Ave N Our
largest park features Wildcat Wonderland, a
unique wooden playground including slides,
swings, swinging platforms, tire nets, terraces,
& outdoor classroom. Also offered are a skate
park, basketball courts, sand volleyball, and
softball. A shelter with restrooms is also
available. Lots to do in the center of town.
Jim Heinz Youth Sports Complex
4 acres, located on Highway 3 W near the
Humboldt Airport. This facility includes 3 Little
League baseball fields, complete with electric
scoreboards, concession stand, restrooms,
drinking fountain, & parking area.
Lake Nokomis Park
1.3 acres, located near the Joe Reasoner Dam
on the West Fork Des Moines River. The park
offers electrical service & a beautiful view of
the Des Moines River looking West over Lake
Nokomis.
Humboldt Fish Hatchery & Swan Pond
19 acres, located on Highway 169.
Every year the Parks & Recreation
Department receives thousands of
walleye fry from the DNR. The fry are
raised in the ponds until they reach 2-
3” in length, then released into the
river. This is one of the few programs of
its kind & a truly unique asset for our
community. Since 2004 Humboldt has
had 2 Trumpeter Swans from the DNR
as an effort to reestablish the swan
population in Iowa.
Turtle Park 1.1 acres, located on S 9th St. Nice
nature area on the bank of the West
Fork of the Des Moines River with
playground equipment.
***Note*** Picnic tables are available at all City
Parks. Call 515-332-4280 for picnic
table needs.
City of Humboldt Parks 515-332-4280
Union Cemetery is a beautiful, serene place on the outskirts of Humboldt. It has a blend of generations of citizens, from the earliest settlers of the area to today's loved ones. It is a great place to explore and visit, recalling the lives of those that have come and gone before us. Contact 515-332-1467 with questions, or visit www.cityofhumboldt.org to see maps and records.
