Ribbon Cutting Planned for New Agility Course

Published on July 07, 2025

AMES, Iowa – Ames Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Ames City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the agility course at Carr Park. This event will take place at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, at the park, located at 1704 Meadowlane Ave.

The agility course project includes the agility equipment as well as safety surfacing, a concrete border, a sidewalk connection along Meadowlane Avenue, and a neighborhood park shelter. Agility courses have grown in popularity and offer multiple pieces of equipment that allow users of all ages to exercise by completing multiple activities. Agility courses commonly feature an assortment of challenges including ladders, balance beams, ledge hanger, spider walk, and others.

“The Carr Park Agility Course is the first of its kind in the Ames park system,” said Keith Abraham, Director of Parks and Recreation. “We develop parks to reflect the type of amenities users are interested in exploring. This type of outdoor recreation option has proven popular across the country likely because it’s challenging for residents of all ages and promotes movement and strength-building.”

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 40 parks and offers approximately 200 athletic, aquatic, instructional, and wellness programs. Indoor programs are provided year-round at the Community Center and Ames/ISU Ice Arena. For more information on Ames Parks and Recreation, please call the Community Center at 515.239.5350.

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