Carr Pool
1610 Meadowlane
233-9296
233-2679
Municipal Pool
20th & Ridgewood
Ames High School
232-4561
| Carr Outdoor
Pool: Located in Carr Park, 1704 Meadowlane Ave.;
515-233-9296. Carr Pool is an oval pool containing 399,000
gallons. It is a 19 yard by 48 yard pool featuring slides, a
diving board, and a portable basketball hoop. The pool depth
is 2 1/2 feet in the shallow end and 8 feet in the deep end.
Deck furniture and tables with umbrellas are provided for your
convenience. There are also locker room facilities, a
concession area, and a bike rack available for your use. |
| Brookside Wading Pool: 1325 6th Street; for children 6 and under when accompanied by an adult; 515-239-5350. Brookside Wading Pool is a shaded, small circular zero depth wading pool with a maximum depth of 18 inches. It features two geysers and a variety of small portable toys for children to play with while in the water. There are also two picnic benches available for parents to sit while their children enjoy the water. We are open early June to mid-August, weather permitting. |
| Municipal Indoor Pool: Located on 20th and Ridgewood (adjacent to Ames High School); 515-232-4561. Municipal Pool is a 25 yard by 25 yard 8 lane pool containing 325,000 gallons of water. It features a diving board and portable basketball hoop. The pool depth is 2 1/2 feet in the shallow end and 12 feet in the deep end. Deck furniture is available for use at the wading pool and patio tables and chairs are available on the deck of the indoor pool. There are also locker room facilities, concession area, and a bike rack available for your use. |
Carr Outdoor
Pool: 515-233-2679
(3
blocks north of 13th Street on Meadowlane Avenue).
| Daily | |
| Adult Lap Swim |
11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| Open Swim | 1:00 PM-8:00 PM |
| School IN-SESSION Hours - May 27-30, June 2, 3 and August 21, 22 | |
| Monday-Friday | |
| Adult Lap Swim | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| Open Swim | 4:00 PM-7:00 PM |
| Extended Lap Swim (Aug 25-Sept 1, 2008) | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Municipal Indoor Pool: 515-232-4561
(20th & Ridgewood, adjacent Ames High School)
June 4-August 20, 2008
| Mondays-Fridays | |
| Adult Lap Swim |
12:15 PM-1:00 PM |
| Open Swim |
1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Saturdays & Sundays | |
| Adult Lap Swim SAT | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| Adult Lap Swim SUN | NOON -1:00 PM |
| Open Swim | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| School IN-SESSION Hours - May 27-30, June 2, 3 and August 21, 22 | |
| Mondays-Thursday | |
| Adult Lap Swim |
Click Here for detailed Lap Swim Hours when School is in session |
| Open Swim |
8:00 to 9:30 PM |
| Open Swim |
7:00 to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | |
| Open Swim | 7:00 to 9:00 PM |
| Saturdays & Sundays | |
| Adult Lap Swim SAT | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| Adult Lap Swim SUN | NOON -1:00 PM |
| Open Swim | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
For Youth 6
& Under
Enjoy the scenery at Brookside Park while cooling off in the wading
pool (for children ages 6 and under when accompanied by an
adult/guardian). Brookside pool is available for rent. Call
Ames Parks & Recreation at 239-5350 for details. $1 Admission
for all waders.
| Open Hours | Daily | 12:00 PM-4:00 PM | $1.00 |
For Youth 6 & Under
| Open Hours | See Pool Schedule | $1.00 |
The Municipal Pool is open year round. Check out Monthly Calendar on this page.
Location: 20th & Ridgewood (adjacent to Ames High School)
When all Ames Schools are scheduled not
to be in session, pool hours are
1:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. For specifics call the
Parks and Recreation Hotline at 239-5434, Category #5.
Call the Hotline at 239-5434 Category #5 for exact hours or check the monthly pool calendar (Link found above).
Season
Passes
Individual season tickets can be
purchased for only $41 for
youth, $48 for adults and $129 for
family (Up to 6 members). Season
passes may be purchased at the Parks and Recreation
Administration Office, Community Center Office or each pool. Parks
& Recreation has two "seasons" -- Summer is approximately
Memorial Day through Labor Day. Fall/Winter/Spring is approximately
Labor Day through Memorial Day.
Season Ticket Rates:
| Resident | Non-resident | |
| Individual Youth (Ages 4-17) | $46 | $61 |
| Individual Adult (Ages 18-61) | $53 | $68 |
| Individual Adult (Ages 62+) | $46 | $61 |
| Family (6 member max.) | $134 | $149 |
(*A Family is a father, mother, son, daughter relationship. All children must be under age 19 and live at home at least nine months of the year.)
| Daily | 6-Punchcard** | |
| Youth (Ages 4-17) | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| Adult (Ages 18-61) | $3.50 | $17.50 |
| Older Adult (Ages 62+) | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| 3 & Under | Free | Free |
(**6 admissions for the price of 5 - a 17% Discount!)
April 21, 2008 through June 3, 2008
| Day | Time |
| Monday | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:50 AM-1:10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:45 PM-1:45 PM |
| Thursday | 11:50 AM-12:50 PM |
| Friday | 12:15 AM-1:15 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM - 1 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM -1 PM |
As a reminder, the magnetic doors to the school are set to unlock 20 minutes prior to lap swim and will lock 15 minutes after lap swim over.
Reserve the pool now for your private party. Have the pool to yourself for your next birthday, school class party, team party, and more. New this year -- Book the pool for two or more hours and receive a 15% discount! Call 239-5361 for more information. Private reservations must be made two weeks in advance and are dependent on facility availability.
Carr and Municipal Pools
| Swimmers | Hourly Rate |
| 1-30 | $74 |
| 31-50 | $89 |
| 51-100 | $104 |
| 100+ | $119 |
Brookside Wading Pool
| Waders | Hourly Rate |
| 1-30 | $30 |
Hours available for private parties
| Mondays-Fridays | |
| Carr Pool |
8:00 PM-10:00 PM |
| Saturdays & Sundays | |
| Carr Pool | 8:00 AM-11:00 AM |
| Carr Pool | 8:00 PM-10:00 PM |
| Municipal Pool | 5:00 PM-10:00 PM |
| Monday through Sunday | |
| Brookside | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Brookside | 4:00 PM-8:00 PM |
Open Swim Packages -- at Carr, Municipal and Brookside
Package #1
Fee: Carr/Municipal $120
Brookside $105
Admission for 10 swimmers
10 cupcakes
2 Large 1-topping Godfather's Pizzas
2 2-liters of pop or 10 juice boxes
Table settings in your choice of color
Balloon bouquet
Your own personal Party Coach to make sure you have 90
minutes of stress-free fun!
Package #2
Fee: Carr/Municipal $150
Brookside $125
Admission for 15 swimmers
15 cupcakes
3 Large 1-topping Godfather's Pizzas
3
2-liters of pop or 15 juice boxes
Table settings in your choice of color
Balloon bouquet
Your own personal Party Coach to make sure you have 90
minutes of stress-free fun!
Package #3
Fee: Carr/Municipal $180
Brookside $145
Admission for 20 swimmers
20 cupcakes
4 Large 1-topping Godfather's Pizzas
4 2-liters of pop or 20 juice boxes
Table settings in your choice of color
Balloon bouquet
Your own personal Party Coach to make sure you have 90
minutes of stress-free fun!
Private Rental Party Package
Get all the benefits of the Open Swim Package and have the pool all to
yourself. Package pricing is based on a 90-minute rental with up to 30
swimmers.
Fee: Carr/Municipal $230
Brookside $180
Private use of the facility for 90 minutes
30 cupcakes
6 Large 1-topping Godfather's Pizzas
6 2-liters of pop or 10 juice boxes
Table settings in your choice of color
Balloon bouquet
Your own personal Party Coach to make sure you have 90
minutes of stress-free fun!
For more information or to book your party, please call 239-5361. To serve you well, reservations must be made two weeks in advance.
Birthday Party Packages are also available at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena.
| Splish Splash Bash -- Carr Pool | June 10, 24, July 8, 22, Aug 5 |
| Come out and enjoy a swim under the stars at Carr Pool. We'll stay open until 10PM for you to enjoy a twilight swim. Pizza and Pop will be included with admission. Each person entering the pool area must pay admission. Season passes are not valid. | |
| Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Fee: $4/person |
| Dad's Day - Carr & Municipal Pools | June 15 |
| All 'fathers' enjoy free admission when accompanied by their child for this special day. Come treat dad to a relaxing afternoon at Carr and Municipal Pool. | |
| Time: Open Swim | Fee: Dad's Swim Free |
| Twilight Swim - Carr Pool | June 19, July 17, Aug 14 |
| Come out and enjoy a swim under the stars at Carr Pool. We'll stay open until 10 PM for you to enjoy a twilight swim. Fee is daily admission, and admission during regular hours will carry over into this special night. | |
| Time: Till 10:00 PM | Fee: Daily Admission |
| Pass Holder Party--Carr Pool | Saturday, August 16 |
| All summer season pass holders are invited to a special party to thank you for purchasing a pass. Come celebrate another fun summer at Carr Pool. Prize drawing will be held! | |
| Time: 8:00-10:00 PM | Fee: Pass Admission Only |
| Parent's Day at the Pool | Sunday, July 22 |
| Hey Kids! Bring your parents to the pool on Sunday, July 22 to cool off from the summer heat. Parents receive free admission when accompanied by their child at both Carr and Municipal Pools. | |
| Time: Open Swim | Fee: Parents Free with Child |
| Dollar Day - Carr & Municipal Pool | Tuesday, July 1 |
| Everyone swims for $1 on Dollar Day at Carr Pool and Municipal Pool. There will be $1 concession specials, so bring a few bills. | |
| Time: Lap & Open Swim | Fee: $1 |
| Decorate the Deck -- Carr Pool | Friday, August 1 |
| Help us decorate the deck at Carr Pool. Swimmers can design the deck to their heart's desire. Use our chalk or bring your own -- either way it will be tons of fun! | |
| Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Fee: Daily Admission |
| Lucky Swimmer #10 - Carr & Municipal Pools | Sunday, August 10 |
| Every 10th daily admission will be free all day at both Carr & Municipal Pools. | |
| Time: Lap & Open Swim | Fee: 10th Admission FREE |
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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES |
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| Families $8 after 5PM | EVERY DAY |
| We want you to come out and enjoy Carr Pool as a family! Families (parent/guardian, son, daughter) can all come swimming for the price of $8 any night after 5PM | |
| Friday Night Floats -- Carr Pool | Fridays |
| Cool off from the summer heat and float your cares away. Friday nights from 5-8PM. Rafts, inner-tubes, noodles and other floatation devices will be allowed at Carr Pool. | |
| Time: 5:00-8:00 PM | Fee: Daily Admission |