Furman Aquatic Center

09/10/2026

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Email from City of Ames Iowa   FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER MIRACLE LEAGUE The City of Ames Parks and Recreation is looking for groups and organizations to serve as Buddies for the Fall 2026 Mir

09/09/2026

The lifeguards are wondering where everyone is! 👀 Now that Furman is closed, we wanted to remind you that Fitch Indoor Aquatic Center has expanded daytime hours! 🎉

There’s something for everyone:
Monday–Friday
Lap Swim: 5:30 AM-1:00 PM
Water Walking: 7:30 AM-1:00 PM
Tot Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Individual Water Fitness - Wellness Pool: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
We hope to see you all at Fitch!

Open Swim and Weekend Hours can be found here:https://www.cityofames.org/files/assets/city/v/1/parks-amp-recreation/documents/fitch-schedule-post-labor-day-2026-2027.pdf

09/06/2026

Due to lightning in the area, open swim will be closed for the remainder of the day on 9/6/2026.

Thank you for your understanding.

09/03/2026

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Email from City of Ames Iowa   LABOR DAY Most City of Ames departments and divisions will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in recognition of Labor Day. Closures include: City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. Community

09/03/2026

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Thursday, September 3rd:
Thursday, September 3rd:
11:00am-1:00pm: Lap Swim, and Water Walking are Cancelled Due to Lighting at 12:30pm

The following evening activities are on as scheduled:
5:00pm-7:00pm Open Swim
7:00pm-8:00pm Water walking
*If weather presents, cancellations and delays will be handled onsite.
Check back to the page or the hotline for updates.
Thank you for understanding!

09/01/2026

Summer may be winding down, but swimming in Ames isn’t going anywhere!

On the latest episode of Ames in Focus, we’re making the move from Furman Aquatic Center to the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center.

Bill Gebhart sits down with Ames Parks and Recreation's Recreation Superintendent Courtney Kort to talk about the final day of the season at Furman Aquatic Center on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, and the start of regular indoor operations at the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Learn about the lap pool, wellness pool, current channel, splash pool, body slide, indoor walking area, aquatics programs, admission options and more. We also look back at what it took to bring the new facility to life and what’s ahead as Fitch begins its first full indoor season.

And, of course, Courtney faces the Ames in Focus lightning round!

Listen to Ames in Focus wherever you get your podcasts or at www.CityofAmes.org/Podcast.

Find aquatics schedules and information at www.CityofAmes.org/Aquatics.

08/30/2026

FAC August 31-September 7 In-School Hours

Lap Swim, 11:00am-1:00pm
Water Walking, 11:00am-1:00pm + 7:00-8:00pm on 8/31-9/3
Open Swim, 5:00-7:00pm 8/31-9/4; 1:00-6:00pm 9/5-9/7

For updates to the schedule, check this page or call the hotline, 515-239-5434

08/30/2026

Furman Aquatic Center Update – Aug. 30, 2026

Due to low staffing, lazy river will be closed on 8/30/2026 during open swim.

The following areas will remain open at this time:
Splash Pool
50-Meter Lap Pool

Thank you for your understanding.

08/30/2026

Furman Aquatic Center Update – Sep 6, 2026

Due to lightning in the vicinity, Furman Aquatic Center will be delayed on 9/6/2026 from 4:34pm - to 5:04pm

Thank you for your understanding.