The Ames Parks and Recreation Community Center is a full service facility consisting of the Ames City Auditorium,  Multi-Purpose Room, Aerobics Room, Weight Room, Cardio Room, Locker Rooms, and the Community Center Gym. We offer a variety of recreation activities, classes and programs including Play Pals, SilverSneakers, Badminton, Pickle Ball, Adult Volleyball, Dance, Adult and Youth  Basketball, and over 50 fitness classes per week. The Ames Parks and Recreation Office is also located at the Community Center and is open for league payments, registrations, dog tag sales, and other  Ames Parks & Recreation business while the center is open.  

Drop-in Basketball

If just shooting around is your thing this is the place to be. Drop in times for badminton and volleyball as well as basketball open gym  hours are posted each month.  Times vary so be sure to check the schedule available in the lobby or click the link above for this month's calendar.  Prices are $2.25 for youth and $2.50 for adults (17 and up). Find our calendar page www.cityofames.org/prcalendars. 

Play Pals

Play Pals indoor playground is sure to excite all the little ones!  Play Pals is a fully equipped with toys beyond belief and is a great way for the little ones to meet new friends and perfect the art of sharing.  Our slide, teeter-totter, cycles, wagons and other toys will keep children busy for hours.  This "indoor park"  is held at the Community Center Gymnasium Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM between Labor Day and Memorial Day.  This is a great opportunity for moms, dads, and grandparents to bring their little ones to an indoor playground.  The cost is $2.25 per child per visit.  (Babies in carriers are free) Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Adult Drop-in Badminton

Come and discover the benefits and enjoyment playing the Olympic sport indoors at the Community Center.  This is a great activity for older adults that wish to stay active, socialize and recreate.  Badminton is a sport that uses a light racquet and a birdie.  Games can be played as singles or doubles.  Come give it a try!  Open Badminton is held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.   Fee is $2.50 per person.

Adult Drop-in Pickle Ball

Pickle Ball is a fun, racquet sport performance for all ages and abilities. Using a racquet similar to an enlarged table-tennis paddle and a perforated plastic ball the size of a tennis ball, the game is usually played on badminton courts. Play by two or four players at a time, the rules are similar to that of tennis while points are scored in the same way as in a badminton game. Players race to score 11, 15, or 21 points to win a match. Pickle Ball can be found on our calendar at www.cityofames.org/prcalendars. Fee is $2.50 per person.

Adult Drop In Volleyball 

Drop in and play volleyball at the Community Center Gym.  Cost is $2.50 per person. Drop in volleyball is not held when leagues are in session so please check the facility schedule for specific dates and times. 

Weight Room and Cardio Room 

Please see our Fitness and Wellness area for more Community Center Programs or view our Program Guide for a complete listing of our programs and services.