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City of Ames

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

Inis Grove Park

2700 Duff Ave.
Call 515-239-5350 to make a reservation!
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Shagbark Shelter
(East Shelter, North of Tennis Courts)
Accommodates 125-150 persons
Lighted
Picnic tables
Electrical outlets
Serving Table
Grills
This shelter is located 100 yards
 from the parking lot. If you have handicapped
individuals, you may drive a vehicle over the
posts located at the entrance to the sidewalk to the shelter.

Red Oak Shelter
(West Shelter off Duff Ave)
Accommodates 100-125 persons
Lighted & handicapped accessible
Picnic tables
Electrical outlets
Handicapped accessible fountain
Grills

Walnut Shelter
(off Duff Ave)
Accommodates 100-125 persons
Lighted & handicapped accessible
Picnic tables
Electrical outlets
Handicapped accessible fountain
Grills!

New play equipment was just installed near Walnut Shelter by Sauer-Danfoss Leadership Team in September 2003!  

Other Park Amenities

Grills * soccer fields (2), fall season only * Two restrooms, one of which is handicapped 
accessible (on Duff Avenue) * Sand volleyball court (1), adjacent Shagbark shelter * 
Horseshoe courts, adjacent Red Oak shelter * Basketball pad * Child play area * 
Tennis courts, lighted (4) * Nature trails