Furman Aquatic Center

General Information and Fees

Weather related closings and other information regarding the Furman Aquatic Center will be posted on the Furman Aquatic Center Facebook Page and Information Line, 515-239-5434 (#6).

Furman Aquatic Center Schedule(PDF, 150KB) (SOME MODIFICATIONS MAY BE MADE DURING THE SEASON)

There will be no admittance between 12:30 and 1:00 PM.

Three lap lanes will be dedicated for Adult Lap Swim during open swim (short course).

Deep Water Test: Kids 12 and under. Child must push off from the side of the pool, swim to the middle of the 50 meter basin using the crawl stroke (with face in the water), tread water for 30 seconds and then swim using the crawl stroke (face in the water) back to the side of the pool.

Child Supervision Reminder

For your child's safety, we require all groups visiting the aquatics facilities to follow our adult-to-child ratio requirements.

Children under 6: 1 Adult per 6 Children
Children aged 7-9: 1 Adult per 8 Children
Children aged 10-12: 1 Adult per 10 Children

Located in the heart of Ames, the $10 million Furman Aquatic Center includes a 550' lazy river with a waterfall and two tremendous water slides both over 200' in length. There's a 50 meter pool that boasts a 150' drop slide, basketball hoops, 3-meter platform, and a 1-meter spring board. A 5,000 square foot recreational pool includes zero depth entry, spray features, a large play structure, a children's slide, and a toddler slide.

Furman Fun Facts(PDF, 118KB)

Summer Season Pass

May 24 - September 1, 2025

Age	Resident Fees	Non-Resident Fees
Youth (1-15)	$90	$112
Adult (16-59)	$130	$160
Adult (60+)	$110	$138
ISU Student (with ID)	$112	$112
Family (includes family members living in the household for the entire summer season)	$275	$330

End of Summer Season Pass

August 1 - September 1, 2025

Age	Resident Fees	Non-Resident Fees
Youth (1-15)	$30	$37
Adult (16-59)	$43	$58
Adult (60+)	$36	$45
ISU Student (with ID)	$37	$37
Family (includes family members living in the household for the entire summer season)	$94	$112

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of swimming opportunities. Programs include swimming lessons for children and adults, outdoor water walking, outdoor lap swimming, and various fitness classes for adults.

We also offer Lifeguard Prep Course, Lifeguard Training, and Water Safety Instructor classes and employ over 100 lifeguards, instructors, pool supervisors, and cashiers each summer.

Please view our program guide to view or sign up for swimming lessons, lifeguard training, or other aquatics programs.

Reserve the pool for your next event!! For more information about private pool rentals, call 515-239-5362.

Discount visit cards are available for all daily admission types. Purchase 12 admissions for the price of 11.

Season passes and discount visit cards can be purchased by calling 515-239-5350 or at the Community Center, 515 Clark Ave, SW Corner. Enter doors off 5th St, Gymnasium entrance.