Ames Fitness Center (formerly Ames Racquet and Fitness Center, which relocated from its original 320 S 17th St building — now Harvest Vineyard Church — to this South location) runs a pickleball program per its own site; play was temporarily suspended during 2026 'Bubble' construction. One-time fee or membership required.
Our picks from the pickleball buying guides — chosen editorially, never by the venue and never by spend.
Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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Beginner paddles · Best starter feel
JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Ames Fitness Center - South offers indoor pickleball.
Yes — Ames Fitness Center - South is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
Ames Fitness Center - South is located at 3600 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010.
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