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Ames Area Running Club
Ames Area Running Club and Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority are co-sponsors of Run for the Roses. A community event that has become an Ames Fall tradition.
Ames City Auditorium & Durham Bandshell
515 Clark Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.239.5365
The beautiful Auditorium, seating for 881, is suitable for meetings, lectures, and performances. Durham Bandshell, nestled in Ames oldest park, is perfect for outdoor events.
Ames/ISU Ice Arena
1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr
Ames, IA 50014
515.292.6835
Operated jointly by the City of Ames and Iowa State University (ISU), the ice arena hosts public skating, skating lessons, hockey games and special events. Located south of ISU Towers on Mortensen Rd.
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Museum
225 10th St
Boone , IA 50036
515.432.4249
A historical, educational railroad museum providing excursion train rides across the beautiful Des Moines River Valley. Tickets available online at www.bsvrr.com.
Coldwater Golf Links
1400 S Grand Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.4664
Unique in Iowa with its links-inspired design, Coldwater Golf Links is Ames' premier facility for hosting your group golf outing or after hours event.
Furman Aquatic Center
1635 13th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.7665
Located in the heart of Ames, offers a 50-meter pool, zero-depth splash pool with play structure water playground, lazy river and three exciting water slides. Have fun today & memories for a lifetime!
Homewood Golf Course
401 E 20th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.239.5363
Homewood is a beautiful, well-groomed 9-hole, par 34 golf course in north Ames for players of all ages and abilities. Open daily April through October, weather permitting.
Iowa Arboretum
1875 Peach Ave
Madrid, IA 50156
515.795.3216
Thousands of cultivated trees, shrubs and flowers in a 160-acre public garden. Hike woodland and prairie trails. Open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Adults, $7; kids ages 3-12, $2. Free for members.
JAX Outdoor Gear
4723 W Lincoln Way
Ames , IA 50014
515.292.2276
JAX provides quality sporting goods, gear & apparel for outdoor enthusiasts, athletes of all ages. Knowledgeable staff provides a courteous and enjoyable shopping experience. Ames original since 1955.
Nevada Parks & Recreation
825 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
515.382.4352
An outstanding park and trail system. SCORE Recreation Athletic Complex hosts local, state and national events. Outdoor aquatic center. Soccer, baseball, softball fields. Tennis and basketball courts.
Seven Oaks Recreation
1086 222nd Dr
Boone, IA 50036
515.432.9457
Year-round outdoor recreation. Downhill skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Canoe, kayak and river tube floats, paintball, Gladiator Assault Challenge mud run. Meeting and event space seating 400.
Special Olympics Iowa
551 SE Dovetail Rd
Grimes, IA 50111
515.986.5520
Visit soiowa.org and learn how to get involved. Volunteer, coach, donate, sponsor, participate in a fundraising event, attend a competition to cheer on our athletes. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Story County Conservation
56461 180th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.2516
Story County Conservation manages more than 3,000 acres of parks and natural areas, develops and manages wildlife habitat and offers educational programs for all ages.
Trailside Rentals
326 W 2nd St
Madrid, IA 50156
515.230.6712
Rent bike, tandem trike or recumbent trike and ride High Trestle Trail! 10am-6pm weekends/holidays and by appt. Mon-Fri, May-Oct. Group rates. Guest House and Guest Suite for overnight accommodations.
Veenker Memorial Golf Course
2916 Veenker Dr
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.6727
A premier public golf facility owned and operated by ISU. Established May of 1938, originally a Perry Maxwell design. Veenker is a beautiful, demanding and challenging course.