About Ames
Ames is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States, located approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines in central Iowa. It is the home of Iowa State University (ISU). According to the 2020 census, Ames had a population of 66,427, making it the state's ninth-most populous city. Iowa State University was home to 30,177 students as of fall 2023, which make up approximately one half of the city's population.
Sports breakdown for Ames
BOOKRGO / 10
There's room to grow in Ames: it lacks water sports centers and petanque courts facilities, which other cities in Iowa have (BookrGo score 7.2/10).
#1974 of 11765 cities in the USA · #29 of 244 in Iowa
| Sport | Centers | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gyms | 91 | percentile 97 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | percentile 94 |
| Martial arts gyms | 10 | percentile 86 |
| Basketball courts | 9 | percentile 96 |
| Tennis courts | 8 | percentile 93 |
| Bowling alleys | 5 | percentile 94 |
| Hockey venues | 5 | percentile 96 |
| Skateparks and skating rinks | 5 | percentile 93 |
| Athletics tracks | 3 | percentile 90 |
| Volleyball courts | 3 | percentile 88 |
| Soccer fields | 2 | percentile 65 |
| Climbing gyms | 1 | percentile 68 |
| Shooting ranges | 1 | percentile 73 |
| Sports centers | 1 | percentile 83 |
It lacks Ames: sports found in other cities in Iowa that we don't have on record here yet.
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Clubs and private centers with climbing gyms in Ames
Bluestem Boulders📍 539 E Second StClimbingFitnessBluestem Boulders, in Ames, Iowa, offers climbing gyms. Sports on site also include fitness. Its listing includes the street address, phone number and official…
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Frequently asked questions
Are there public or municipal climbing gyms in Ames?
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How many centers with climbing gyms are there in Ames?
The BookrGo directory lists 1 centers with climbing gyms in Ames. The catalog updates with every sync.
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