• Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to FAQs For Online Registration Customers

Q: How do I establish an online account?
A: Before registering for any programs or activities online, you must establish an online registration account and receive a Customer ID and Password.

This is how you create an online registration account:

1) Click on the "Create an Account" button on under the Start tab.

2) Fill out the form for ActiveNet New Account Setup Request completely, including all information for all household members. Send the form to parks@fortdodgeiowa.org.

*Please Note: If you are registering a child for a program, please use your own information when filling out the online ActiveNet Account Setup request form, NOT the information of the child you wish to register for an activity.

3) You will receive an email with your login name and temporary password once we have entered your family information into the system.
Q: How do I register online for an activity?
A: Once your account has been established, registration for programs and activities is easy:

1) Click the "Register Now" button on the registration home page.

2) Select the activity that you would like to enroll in. Clicking the underlined activity name will show you a detailed activity description.

3) Click the "Add to My Cart" button if you wish to register for the activity.

4) Next, login to your online registration account by entering your login information and password. Proceed to checkout by clicking the "Continue" button. From this screen you may remove activities from your cart or view more activities and add them to your cart.

*Important: If more than one family member will be attending the activity, change the quantity registering for the activity and then click on the "Update Cart" button.

5) Confirm your activity name, date and time, enrollee and price.

6) Click "Continue" to proceed with payment. You will be prompted that you are entering a secure site. Click "Yes". Enter your credit card information on the Payment Information Page. Click "Continue". This system accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

*Please Note: The name and address must match those that are on file with your credit company. If the address shown is not your credit card billing address, click on the "My Account" button and change your residential address to match your credit card billing address.

7) Once your payment has been approved, your receipt will display. Please print a copy of your receipt for your records.
Q: How many accounts should each family have?
A: We recommend that each family establish one account. Create the account in the name of a head of household and then add all family member names to the initial Account Setup request form.
Q: How do I add family members to My Account?
A: You may add family members in the two following locations:

1) You may add family members under the Start tab by clicking "Create an Account/Add a Family Member" Complete the form with the additional family members' information and send to parks@fortdodgeiowa.org.

2) You may also add family members during the enrollment process. This is done by including their information on the Account Setup request form.
Q: Can I view activities without registering?
A: You can always browse through the activities without registering. Click "View Activities" button and look at all the activities that are offered.
Q: What do I do if I forgot my password?
A: From the My Account program, enter your Login name. Then check the "Forgot your Password" box and click "Continue". You will advance to the custom security question you created when establishing your account. If, after reviewing your custom security question you do not recall your password, or if your password is not valid, please contact our office during normal business hours and a member of our staff will assist you.

*Please DO NOT create another customer account.
Q: What will happen if I try to register for an activity that is fully enrolled?
A: Your name will be placed on a waiting list to be contacted in the event that a space in that class/activity opens up or additional classes are added. If you do not want to be placed on the waiting list, click the "Remove" button that appears on the screen. If a space opens for the class, you will be contacted immediately. If we are unable to contact you, your space will be given to the next customer on the wait list.
Q: Can I view my transaction history and print out my past receipts online?
A: Yes, from the date on which your online account is established. The "My Account" feature allows you to view a detailed list of your past transactions. Just login, click the "My Account" button, and select the program(s) providing transaction history.
Q: How can I view a schedule of my family's upcoming scheduled activities?
A: The "My Account" feature allows you to view a weekly schedule of your family's upcoming scheduled activities. Just login, click on the "My Account" button, and then click on "Show Your Daily Schedule". Select the family members whose schedules you would like to view and click "Search". A weekly schedule will display all of the activities your family members have been enrolled in and allow you to click on the activity for more information.
Q: Do I pay a convenience fee?
A: Yes, there is a small convenience fee typical of any internet sales. The fee is a percentage of the total receipt amount.