About Us

Parks & Recreations exists to enhance the quality of life and encourage healthy lifestyles of Forest City residents through recreation programing, quality parks, nature areas & trails.

Staff

Parks & Recreation Director: Sue Edmondson
Parks & Recreation Program Director: We’re hiring!  
Parks Superintendent: Todd Espeland

Parks and Recreation Office:  146 West L Street, Forest City, IA
Facebook:   Forest City Parks and Recreation
Hours: Summer 8:30 am – 3:30 pm,
Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Phone: (641) 585-4860

Board Members:

•  Park Board Chairman, Chad Reece: 2014 – 2019
•  Treasurer, Barb Smith  
•  Missy Reynolds: 2014 – 2019
•  Mary Beth Anzivino-Barnes:  2016 – 2021
•  Jason Bruckhoff:  2016 – 2021
•  Mike Johnson: 2016 – 2021

Board Meeting Information:

Day: 2nd Monday of each Month
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Parks and Recreation office, 146 West L Street, Forest City, IA