About this venue
Outdoor pickleball courts at Emma McCarthy Lee Park; site of City of Ames Parks & Recreation adult pickleball programs (3400 Ross Rd). Summer ($35) and fall ($25) session fees apply for organized play; courts also available for free drop-in. City of Ames official page (cityofames. Community site amespickleball.com lists 6 courts at 3400 Ross Rd. Court count is disputed across sources (6 dedicated pickleball courts vs 8 total mixed tennis/pickleball). Official primary source inaccessible. Address 3400 Ross Rd, Ames IA 50010 appears consistent across multiple sources. Needs direct confirmation from primary source for court count. 2026-07-27: cityofames. No new primary source found to resolve the 6-vs-8-court disagreement. No change. Page itself only covers league programs, not facility/court-count details, so the standing 6-vs-8-court disagreement remains unresolved.
The details
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How many pickleball courts does Emma McCarthy Lee Park Pickleball Courts have?+
Emma McCarthy Lee Park Pickleball Courts has 6 dedicated pickleball courts (2 tennis courts remain).
Is Emma McCarthy Lee Park Pickleball Courts indoor or outdoor?+
Emma McCarthy Lee Park Pickleball Courts offers outdoor pickleball.
How much does it cost to play at Emma McCarthy Lee Park Pickleball Courts?+
Emma McCarthy Lee Park Pickleball Courts is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Is Emma McCarthy Lee Park Pickleball Courts open to the public?+
Yes — Emma McCarthy Lee Park Pickleball Courts is open to the public at no charge.
Where is Emma McCarthy Lee Park Pickleball Courts located?+
Emma McCarthy Lee Park Pickleball Courts is located at 3400 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50010.