Ames Parks and Recreation

09/06/2026

Homewood Golf Course will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, for scheduled turf maintenance.

During the closure, maintenance staff will aerate all greens. Aeration helps improve air and water movement through the soil, promoting healthier grass and better playing conditions throughout the course.

Thank you for your patience as our Parks and Recreation team works to keep Homewood looking and playing its best!

09/04/2026

Register to participate in Walk with Ease! The Department of Kinesiology at Iowa State University and the City of Ames Parks and Recreation are partnering to offer a FREE 9-week intervention program developed to help individuals 60 and older become more physically active through walking. The program begins on September 21st and will take place at Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center on the indoor walking track. Classes will be held on Mondays or Wednesdays at 10am or 1pm. Participants must have arthritis OR be 60+ and must be able to stand on their feet for 10 minutes without increased pain. To register, please visit www.amesparkrec.org

09/03/2026

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Email from City of Ames Iowa   LABOR DAY Most City of Ames departments and divisions will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in recognition of Labor Day. Closures include: City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. Community

09/02/2026

Outdoor Yoga class this evening, Wednesday, September 2nd, will be moved indoors to the Community Center Aerobics Room due to the weather. Because of this change, class will start at 4:30pm.

09/02/2026

What does wellness look like to you?

In the latest episode of Live Well. Be Well., host Kacie Schumann sits down with Claire Eagan, the new Public Wellness Manager with Ames Parks and Recreation!

Get to know Claire, hear what brought her to the world of fitness and wellness, and learn what excites her about helping people in Ames live healthier lives. They also talk about why wellness is about much more than exercise, how recreation can help build connections, and simple ways to take that first step toward improving your well-being.

Plus, Claire shares what she has learned during her first few months with the City and what she hopes to bring to the future of community wellness in Ames.

Listen to Live Well. Be Well. wherever you get your podcasts or at CityofAmes.org/Podcast.

Explore Ames Parks and Recreation classes and activities at AmesParkRec.org

09/01/2026

Ames Parks and Recreation will present it's annual free movie night at Bandshell Park, featuring the 1995 classic "Casper".

September 4 | 8:15 p.m.
Bandshell Park | 1325 6th Street, Ames

Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair to sit on while enjoying the film. Free popcorn and water will be available while supplies last.

This is a family-friendly event, and all are welcome to attend.

09/01/2026

Summer may be winding down, but swimming in Ames isn’t going anywhere!

On the latest episode of Ames in Focus, we’re making the move from Furman Aquatic Center to the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center.

Bill Gebhart sits down with Ames Parks and Recreation's Recreation Superintendent Courtney Kort to talk about the final day of the season at Furman Aquatic Center on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, and the start of regular indoor operations at the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Learn about the lap pool, wellness pool, current channel, splash pool, body slide, indoor walking area, aquatics programs, admission options and more. We also look back at what it took to bring the new facility to life and what’s ahead as Fitch begins its first full indoor season.

And, of course, Courtney faces the Ames in Focus lightning round!

Listen to Ames in Focus wherever you get your podcasts or at www.CityofAmes.org/Podcast.

Find aquatics schedules and information at www.CityofAmes.org/Aquatics.

08/29/2026

UPDATE: Due to current conditions and ongoint potential for rain, the 10:00am Miracle League game is also cancelled.

The 9:00am Miracle League game will be cancelled this morning, 8/29. A decision for the 10:00am game will be made at 9:00am.

08/28/2026

This week we wrapped up our second Summer Duckpin Bowling League at Sixty Forward!

Congratulations to Cathy and Suzanne on taking first place with a 10–2 record, and to our runners-up, Karen and Neal!

Want to join us for the next league? Registration is now open!

60+ Fall Duckpin Bowling League
September 10–October 15
Thursdays between 2–6 pm
Sixty Forward Center

Teams of two will compete each week in a fun and social league for adults ages 60+. Have a partner? Sign up together! Don't have one? We'll help match you with a teammate!

Call the Community Center at 515-239-5350 or use the link below to register online. We'd love to have you join us this fall!
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