Only the biodegradable bags provided may be used for the dog waste tubes.
Please use the bags provided.
To ensure the turf and facility are well maintained, the Dog Park will be closed annually during the third week of September (Monday through Friday). Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.
Please attach your dog’s current rabies vaccination certificate to the email with your Facility Permit and Liability Form. If you don’t have an electronic copy, please bring the certificate when you purchase your tag. We cannot assign a tag to your dog without this certificate on file. You may ask your veterinarian to fax your dog's rabies certificate to 515-239-5355 or email it to amesparkrec@cityofames.org. Your dog tag will be processed and mailed, and gate access will continue as long as the rabies certificate we have on file is current. If it is not current, please attach an updated copy with your form. This information was included in the renewal letter emailed in November.
Please Note: We will begin winterizing the park system on Oct. 15 each year. This includes shutting off the water. After this date, water fountains and restrooms—including those at the Dog Park—will not be available. Please bring water and a bowl for your dog when visiting. Thank you!
Dog Park Facility Permit Form(PDF, 189KB)
ANNUAL PASS FEES
FIRST DOG
ADDITIONAL DOGS
Resident
January - December
$64.00
$32.00
April - December
$50.00
$25.00
July - December
$34.00
$17.00
Non Resident
$80.00
$40.00
$66.00
$33.00
DAILY ADMISSION FEE
$6.00
$3.00
$8.00
$4.00
WEEKLY ADMISSION FEE
$12.00
$16.00
Dog Park Liability Form(PDF, 97KB)
Dog Park Payment Form(PDF, 526KB)
Dog Park Policies(PDF, 23KB)
Ames Parks and Recreation — Community Center Gymnasium entrance: Southwest corner of Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. Email: amesparkrec@cityofames.org Phone: 515-239-5350
Hours: Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon Sunday: 2 to 5 p.m. Closed on holidays
Ames Animal Shelter Address: 325 Billy Sunday Rd. Phone: 515-239-5530 Fax: 515-232-1331
Hours: Monday: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday: noon to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: noon to 4 p.m. Closed on Sunday and holidays
605 Billy Sunday Road, Ames, IA 50010 View Map
6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily