Carr Park in Ames, Iowa – A Playground for 13 Years and Over
Ames, Iowa has a new agility course designed for ages thirteen and over! Teens and adults who love America Ninja Warrior and truly challenging obstacle courses will love this addition! Carr Park Agility Course has 15 individual elements that bring teens and adults together to experience life long fitness and fun!
You will get a full body workout at this park. Elements vary from a rope climb to ledge hang that test your strength. There are different agility elements from high step rope course, unstable bridge, extreme quintemple steps, and a spider walk
It was so fun to watch all of the families playing on the equipment together. Little kids were trying the challenges with their grownups. Grownups were trying elements alongside their teens. While this playground is made for ages 13 plus, my older elementary kids had a blast alongside me! I could not love this equipment more for how it brings whole families and generations together.
Carr Park
Carr Park is located along the South Skunk River. This park connects to Ames extensive bike trail paths. If you cross the bridge that connects from the Carr Park parking lot over the South Skunk River there are multiple hiking trails (bike prohibited) that are the perfect escape into nature.
If your kids want a more traditional playground, following the paved bike trail south .2 miles (4 minute walk) from the parking lot leads to a playground at the North River Soccer Fields.
Address
Carr Park is located at 1704 Meadowlane in Ames, IA 50010.
Basic Park Details
Type: Places to play
Bathrooms: Portable restroom
Shade: Nearby open air shelter and nearby large trees (not over equipment)
Playground: 13 plus playground
Trails: Connected
Water: Alongside South Skunk River
Official website: https://www.cityofames.org/My-Government/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks/Carr-Park
Park Amenities
- Open air shelter
- Benches
- Poured in rubber surfacing
- Seasonal portable restroom
- Parking lot
Located Near Carr Park
Inis Grive Park–the popular, all inclusive playground–in Ames is a 3 minute drive from Carr Park. This park offers endless inclusive elements and places for kids of all ages to play and discover!
On the south side of Ames as you are heading back to Des Moines, you should definitely check out what I believe is Ames best kept secret, Mitchell Elementary Playground, 3521 Jewel Dr. My kids’ jaws dropped as we pulled up into the parking lot here! They absolutely love this playground. Take a look at our fun guide to playing and exploring Ames, Iowa.