Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center

The new facility at 115 N. Elm includes:

• A six-lane, 25-yard lap pool
• A zero-depth entry splash pool
• A current channel
• A wellness pool
• A body slide
• Party rooms 
• Multi-purpose rooms
• A walking area

Project Costs

Project costs are estimated at approximately $28 million. The Ames City Council has allocated $18.6 million, and donors have contributed an additional $8.4 million. Story County has also contributed $500,000, and a Community Attraction and Tourism grant of $500,000 was secured.

A new indoor aquatic center will provide Ames and Story County residents:

• Modern, best-practice, healthy and progressive programming for users
• Expanded recreational opportunities for residents
• Public areas that are warm and inviting
• Enhanced quality-of-life facilities for Ames and surrounding areas