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

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
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