Extremely frustrated to the point I'd like to just move away, even though I already have! I went…read morehere due to a friend saying it's great, well it isn't for me. Extremely busy every time I go (sometimes 2, sometimes 6-7), when I started I went to the south main location and that was a mess, 6 squat racks isn't enough and if there's one open people race to it, same with free weights. Started going to the north location and its almost the same way, super busy plus less equipment than south. So on to the contract. For one why does a gym have a contract? I've never been to a gym with a contract, YMCA, anytime, strength shop ect. Why are you giving highschool/ college students contracts? So after not understanding the contract and still signing up (because I thought it would be a nice open gym and I'd stay), let me tell ya it's super hard to get out of it. Even after moving 25 miles away they still won't let me go! YOU HAVE TO MOVE 50 MILES AWAY, you could move all the way to Webster city and still have to come to Ames fitness. Completely stupid! It's so inconvenient for me now having moved away further from Ames and still being locked into this place. So thanks Brett Halverson for denying my request. I will try and let everyone I know not to come to Ames fitness. This gym is my worst nightmare. Do yourself a favor, go to strength shop, planet fitness or just something else.. All have no commitment.

No consistent desk staff and that's the point, key code entry only, kinda following in the…read morefootsteps of Anytime Fitness and other private 24 hour gyms. No shortage of equipment!

If you're a power lifter, this gym is great for you! I'm more casual about going to the gym, so…read morethis place ended up not working out for me. However, most of the staff and the owner are very friendly, and I enjoyed having Cayden as my trainer. The 24-hour access is a nice feature along with the chocolate milk. I did notice a lot of the gym-goers do not wipe down their equipment, which I'm guessing is why the employees put signs everywhere about it. So you might want to wipe down your seat before settling in for a superset. In summary, I had a good experience here, and if I had a friend who was a power lifter, I would refer them to this gym.

The sound bath experience with Katie Walker was next-level relaxing. If you're new to sound baths,…read moreimagine soothing pan drums, gentle guidance, and full-body vibrations that melt your stress away. I was so relaxed I actually fell asleep (in the best way possible). The group was small and intimate, the room was perfectly warm, and the whole vibe was incredibly calming. I loved that it was held in a hot yoga studio like Ignite--it made the experience feel even more cozy and immersive. Can't recommend this enough. I'll definitely be back!

I could not attend during the Covid pandemic for health reasons. When I asked for at least a…read morepartial extension of my pass, I was rudely brushed off. No compromises were accepted. I did not feel comfortable returning after this response. Yoga to me is about balance and acceptance.

Best gym in town. Great group classes that make working out fun again!! Discover your inner child…read moreand come experience adult recess

Great place to go. I come here for hockey a lot and sometimes for stating. Its a great place to…read morelearn and practice

This is a relatively small ice arena with one sheet of ice. The rink is managed by the university,…read moreand is in really nice condition. They have plenty of locker rooms and the ice is beautiful to skate on. If you are here to watch a hockey game, there is plenty of seating and it is basically all bleachers. They have a small snack bar and clean restrooms. If you are here for skating, they have skate rental, learn to skate programs, open skate, drop-in hockey, youth hockey and of course the ISU club team. Parking can get crowded, and it can be chilly inside, so plan accordingly. They do take credit and debit cards, and you can find their schedule here: https://www.cityofames.org/home/showdocument?id=50982

Staff is very helpful and friendly. Driving range is great and they keep the course in good shape…read more Different tees allow for players of all levels. Links style penalty areas are tough hit out of and the greens are quite nuanced with some subtle ridges that make them a challenge to read. The one complaint I have is that the sand traps need to have more sand and a higher quality of sand. It is more like fine gravel than sand and they traps do not drain well after a rain.

Fun corse in the middle of Ames. Always busy, shape of corse is good rate of play is tough. I love…read morethere driving range and there practice green has a nice sand trap to practice out of... I spend a lot of time playing in the sand. But it's a fun link corse to bring +1 not a corse for large groups meaning +4 or more. Take your time and enjoy cold water it is in the middle of Ames which you'd never guess. Great scenery. I play 3/4 times a year last 4/5 years.

Inis Grove Park is an all-inclusive, sprawling, castle and nature-themed playground in Ames, Iowa…read more It is vast and covers a wide age group. There is a space for infant, toddlers, and preschoolers with a rubbery ground, bridge, dome, and playhouse. Nearby is a play area with spinners, rotating climbers, see-saw, swings, and musical instruments. Furthermore to the side is a larger space for children aged 5 and beyond. There are climbing apparatus, slides of varying lengths and heights, ropes, and a scavenger hunt game that encourages children to seek out the various animals, insects, and foot tracks painted throughout the playground. On the other side of the playground is a baseball field and several tennis courts. We were visiting from out of town but otherwise, we could've easily spent two hours here so that our girls could spend time in the playground and the tennis courts.

This place is fun with a baseball court, water fountains, a big playground, and two nearby…read morebathrooms, but some people act awkward, and I saw a little girl being bullied by older kids.

fire place joe and cheri are very nice and there's a lot of good people there fireeeeeeeeeeeeread more

My favorite place! Everyone is welcome, I've seen so many…read moreage demographics and everyone is very respectful! Kids will be kids and get a bit reckless sometimes, but who can't have fun roller skating! Joe, the owner, is the nicest man and so thoughtful when it comes to the safety and fun of everyone who's skating, like if someone falls Joe will make a barricade with his body so no one else gets hurt. He also hosts the Ames roller derby team on Wednesdays at this rink! Ita very cheap to get in and very cheap to rent skates! They do games throughout the night such as dodgeball, the dice game, tag, and limbo! (which is my personal favorite). My favorite place to come during the weekends, and I always bring friends along with me and they have a blast as well.