Ames Aquatic Center

**tyrelrobert** · 07-26-2009, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

Northeast of Freddy on 13th between Haber Road and Northwestern Drive on the north side of 13th. The bike trail that goes south from 13th into the park starts at the same place the entrance to the pool is (except on the other side obviously) if that helps at all.

Yeah i remember that area. Just been awhile. Thanks

**IcSyU** · 07-26-2009, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Haverhill

They have a stop light up now?

Yep. On 13th at the entrance to the aquatic center. Not actually on yet however... (thank God!)

Warning to those reading this who drive by there: Ames PD tends to hang out there. Beware if coming from the West. They sit behind the brush a little bit and they're tough to spot before it's too late.

**spangle07** · 05-29-2010, 09:42 AM

May 29, 2010!

**3TrueFans** · 05-29-2010, 12:16 PM

Got our family passes, gonna be a fun summer with the kid.

**nickwc** · 05-29-2010, 12:37 PM

i wonder what kind of business this is going to take away from the town of nevada.

**mksmith2** · 05-29-2010, 12:51 PM

I'll have to check this place out soon since I live off of Ontario

**josh777** · 05-31-2010, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by mksmith2

I'll have to check this place out soon since I live off of Ontario

Went with my wife and 3 young kids yesterday...I was impressed. I've been thinking all along before the center opened that it looked small. It is much larger once inside. Was told it can accomodate up to 3,000 people. There is plenty of areas to keep kids and adults entertained...the red slide is, dare I say, a little frightening, which is a good thing. Very fast and you can't see where you are headed as you have to lie completely flat and of course it is dark. Lazy river is the best one I've been on.

Kudos to the city on this one. And, yes, in response to previous poster, it is inevitable that business will be taken from Nevada.

**khehr** · 05-31-2010, 09:24 AM

Agreed, went on Sunday with the three kids, had a blast. Lost to keep everyone busy and not too crowded. Biggest complaint is not enough desk space for chairs, etc. Lots of people laying out in the grass, which there is a TON of. Saw lots of kids and families trying to have the highest spot on the hill to sit. Plan to go back LOTS of times this summer.

Should the city of Ames be worried about taking business away from Nevada?

**SCNCY** · 05-31-2010, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by khehr

Agreed, went on Sunday with the three kids, had a blast. Lost to keep everyone busy and not too crowded. Biggest complaint is not enough desk space for chairs, etc. Lots of people laying out in the grass, which there is a TON of. Saw lots of kids and families trying to have the highest spot on the hill to sit. Plan to go back LOTS of times this summer.

Should the city of Ames be worried about taking business away from Nevada?

Why should they, they have a responsibility to serve the Ames community, not Nevada.

**JP4CY** · 05-31-2010, 10:35 AM

There was a sign up on 13th St. by the railroad tracks that said the parking lot was full and directed people to park somewhere else. Sounds like they didn't pave enough parking spots.

**3TrueFans** · 05-31-2010, 11:26 AM

We went yesterday, the lot said it was full but we happened to find a guy leaving and stalked him to his car. The pool was very nice, but very busy, if they had more parking spots it would be unbearable with more people inside IMO.

The kiddie area is really nice, with a small slide. Lots of places to lay out, the grassy hill is a nice touch. The slide into the big pool is crazy fast, lots of fun. The lazy river is neat, although it was packed and you basically had to wait as people finished with their tubes before you could go.

It's bordering on being too small, but I like it, best pool we've had in Ames by a long shot.

**Frak** · 05-31-2010, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by 3TrueFans

We went yesterday, the lot said it was full but we happened to find a guy leaving and stalked him to his car. The pool was very nice, but very busy, if they had more parking spots it would be unbearable with more people inside IMO.

The kiddie area is really nice, with a small slide. Lots of places to lay out, the grassy hill is a nice touch. The slide into the big pool is crazy fast, lots of fun. The lazy river is neat, although it was packed and you basically had to wait as people finished with their tubes before you could go.

It's bordering on being too small, but I like it, best pool we've had in Ames by a long shot.

You gotta figure that the crowds will die down a little...opening weekend, holiday weekend. Although, I figured that it wouldn't be jam packed this early. How warm was the water?

**tim_redd** · 05-31-2010, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Frak

How warm was the water?

I'd guess 98.6 in many places.

**3TrueFans** · 05-31-2010, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Frak

You gotta figure that the crowds will die down a little...opening weekend, holiday weekend. Although, I figured that it wouldn't be jam packed this early. How warm was the water?

Seemed cool, but comfortable.

**baller21** · 05-31-2010, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by 3TrueFans

We went yesterday, the lot said it was full but we happened to find a guy leaving and stalked him to his car. The pool was very nice, but very busy, if they had more parking spots it would be unbearable with more people inside IMO.

The kiddie area is really nice, with a small slide. Lots of places to lay out, the grassy hill is a nice touch. The slide into the big pool is crazy fast, lots of fun. The lazy river is neat, although it was packed and you basically had to wait as people finished with their tubes before you could go.

It's bordering on being too small, but I like it, best pool we've had in Ames by a long shot.

we better watch out for this guy.