Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center

Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Rendering

The new facility at 115 N. Elm will include:

  • 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

Admission Rates

Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Fees(PDF, 433KB)

Aquatics Pass Fees(PDF, 90KB) (Aquatics passes are valid at Furman Aquatic Center and Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center)

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 

Opening: Spring 2026

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