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Parks & Recreation

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Community Center
515 Clark
515-239-5350 

Fall/Winter/Spring

M-F  5 am - 10 pm
Sat 8 am - 6 pm
Sun Noon - 8 pm

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Summer Hours

M-F  5 am - 9 pm
Sat 8 am - 2 pm
Sun 2 pm - 8 pm

Parks & Recreation
HOTLINE:
515-239-5434

 

 

Parks & Recreation

Ames / ISU Ice Arena


 

Ames/ISU Ice Arena

1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr., Ames, IA  50010  515-292-6835
 

ISU  Student Special - Wednesday 8:00 to 9:30 PM

$3.00 Admission and $2.00 Skate Rental with ISU Student ID.

 

 

ADMISSION RATES

Youth (Age 17 & under) $3.75
Adult (Age 18 & above) $4.75
Noon Skate (All ages) $3.25
Skate Rental (All ages) $2.75
Skate Sharpening Drop Off $4.00
Skate Sharpening Same Day $5.00
Group Rate (20 or more) $3.00

DISCOUNT SKATING PUNCH CARDS

Youth (12 sessions) $37.50
Adult (12 sessions) $47.50
Noon Skate (12 sessions) $32.50

PIZZA PARTIES

Would you like some pizza while you skate?  Call ahead or ask us about pizzas.  We keep them hot and fresh while you skate.

PRIVATE RENTALS

Prime Time (Resident) $210/hr
Non Prime-Time (Resident) $164/hr
Broomball Sticks & Helmets $40 additional fee



SPECIAL ACTIVITY ADMISSION

Pick up Hockey $7.25 (6 Admission Swipe Card $36.25)
   
A more organized Hockey session.  Teams are formed on site.  Full    
   hockey gear is required.

Figure Freestyle $7.25 (6 Admission Swipe Card $36.25)
   
Designed to give figure skaters a chance to practice competitive
   routines.  There is more room on the ice to execute jumps and
   work on basic skills.

Stick and Helmet $7.25 (6 Admission Swipe Card $36.25)
   
Give hockey players an opportunity to work on their stick-
    handling and skating skills.  Only a helmet and skates are required
    on the ice.

Recreational Adult Hockey

Ice time for recreational adult hockey is available on Friday and Sunday evenings. It is open to men and women between the ages of 19 and 89. Skill levels vary from enthusiastic beginners to experienced players. Sunday evenings are generally more competitive than Friday evenings. No slap shots, no checking. Season runs year round.  Games are played on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Practice scrimmages are on Fridays, 5:45-6:45 PM. To register, contact Dave Brotherson @ 292-8613 or Bob Bourne @ 233-2232.

SPECIAL EVENTS

See more special events at Municipal Pool

No School Day Specials Monday - January 18, 2010
Time:  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Admission $2.50
Skate Rental $2.00
Valentine's Day "Friendship Skate" Sunday - February 14, 2010
Time:  2 PM - 4 PM 2 for 1 Admission
Skate Rental:  $2.75

THE "IGLOO"

The Igloo is the perfect room to host a Birthday Party, Meeting or Social Party for ice skating, hockey or broomball. You can reserve the Igloo for $25.00 for the first hour and $15.00 for each additional hour.  Special group rates are available. Don't forget to ask about the Birthday Packages that are available. Please call in advance to reserve the "Igloo". Call 292-6835 Today!