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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

River Valley Park 

725 East 13th Street
Call 515-239-5350 to make a reservation!
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Hawthorn Shelter
(West Shelter)
Closest to Restrooms
Accommodates 75-100 persons
Lighted and handicapped accessible
Picnic tables
Electrical outlets
Handicapped accessible fountain
Grills

Cottonwood Shelter
(
East Shelter)
Accommodates 130-160 persons
Lighted and handicapped accessible
Picnic tables
Electrical outlets
Handicapped accessible fountain
Grills

Other Park Amenities

Grills * Water fountains (3), two are handicapped accessible * Little League baseball field * Restroom * Softball Fields (6) *Sand volleyball court (1), adjacent Cottonwood shelter * Canoe portage points * Natural Trails * Child play area * Pay phone *