Ames: Parks & Recreation
Within reach of Ames: 5 parks and recreation sites.
- 227.3 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Oklahoma 12.6/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 227.3 per 10K residents.
Recreation Areas (5)
FAIRVIEW
LONGDALE
Longdale Day Use Pass
SANDY COVE
Big Bend (OK) Day Use Pass
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Attractions (5)
Midgley Museum
Railroad Museum of Oklahoma
Leonardo's Children's Museum
Simpson's Old Time Museum
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 60.80 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 28.60 |
| Climate · Station Name | FAIRVIEW 5NW MESONET |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 9.0 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 1,263 |
| Elevation · Meters | 385 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (1)
Royal Theatre Foundation
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 11 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 77 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | None nearby |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf query — no results in range