Discover the wide range of options offered by Recreation Services, including studios, pools, courts, and more, all available for reservation. Whether you're a student organization, university department, or hosting a social event, we are dedicated to making your experience both exceptional and successful.
Facility Reservation Guidelines:
Reservation requests must be submitted, at minimum, one week in advance. Any request made within one week will not be considered
Please note that the completion of this form does not guarantee approval. Final approval/denial will be communicated via email. Questions concerning applications may be directed to Recreation Services
Assistant Director of Facilities:
Doug Arrowsmith
(515)-294-4980
darrows@iastate.edu
- If you are a Sport Club wanting a reservation, please contact the Assistant Director for Sport Clubs,
Landon Wolfe
(515)-294-4184
wolfe@iastate.edu
- If you are wanting to request a non-recurring booking for a multi-purpose mirrored studio (State 1218, State 2218, and Beyer 3430) use this link:
NOTE: Available bookings are subject to facility hours. If the facility is closed and the room is “available” you will not have access.
- https://register.recservices.iastate.edu/booking
- Reservations can be made for up to two hours per member per day (multiple group members may book)
- Example: a 3 hour booking must be made by 2 people
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Beyer Hall Gymnasium
Beyer Hall Gymnasium
Square Feet: 11,138
Occupancy: 222
*Includes 3 basketball and/or volleyball courts
2625 Union Dr, Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $68
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $90
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Multi Purpose Room 3430
Multi Purpose Room 3430
Square Feet: 2,724
Occupancy: 50
*Includes mirrors and lighting
2625 Union Dr, Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $21
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $28
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Beyer Hall Pool
Beyer Hall Pool
Square Feet: 10,521
Occupancy: 210
*Includes 6 lanes and a 14 ft. diving well
2625 Union Dr, Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $56
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $75
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Outdoor Basketball Courts
Outdoor Basketball Courts
Square Feet: 9,400
Occupancy: N/A
*Includes 2 basketball courts
2625 Union Dr, Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $10
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $15
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Forker Gymnasium
Forker Gymnasium
Square Feet:
Gym 184 - 8,630
Gym 175 - 13,171
Occupancy:
Gym 184 - 172
Gym 175 - 263
*Includes multiple courts and is non-air conditioned
534 Wallace Rd, Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $68
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $90
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Forker Multi Purpose Rooms
Forker Multi Purpose Rooms
Square Feet:
Room 196 - 3,413
Room 198 - 1,817
Room 202 E - 3,643
Room 213 - 979
Occupancy:
Room 196 - 68
Room 198 - 36
Room 202 E - 72
Room 213 - 35
534 Wallace Rd, Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups:
Room 196 / 202 E - $36
Room 198 / 213 - $12
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups:
Room 196 / 202 E - $48
Room 198 / 213 - $16
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Forker Tennis Courts
Forker Tennis Courts
Square Feet: 16,848
Occupancy: N/A
*Includes 6 tennis courts
534 Wallace Rd, Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $6
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $8
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Lied Main Floor Courts
Lied Main Floor Courts
Square Feet: 86,000
Occupancy: 1,720
*Includes 20 basketball courts and 8 tennis courts that can also be used for volleyball and badminton
518 Beach Rd, Ames, IA 50011
4 Court Rental Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $86
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $115
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Lied Turf
(Full or Half)
(Full or Half)
Lied Turf
Square Feet: 29,666
Occupancy: 593
*Includes indoor turf field
518 Beach Rd, Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $86
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $115
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State East Gymnasium
State East Gymnasium
Square Feet: 13,867
Occupancy: 277
*Includes 2 basketball courts
2642 Union Dr. Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $68
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $90
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State West Gymnasium
State West Gymnasium
Square Feet: 18,467
Occupancy: 369
*Includes 3 basketball/volleyball courts and or 9 badminton courts
2642 Union Dr. Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $68
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $90
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State Multi Purpose Rooms
State Multi Purpose Rooms
Square Feet:
Room 1218 - 1,548
Room 2218 - 1,548
Room 0112 - 1,639
Occupancy:
Room 1218 - 30
Room 2218 - 30
Room 0112 - 32
*Includes mirrors and sound systems
2642 Union Dr. Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $23
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $30
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State Pool
State Pool
Square Feet: 9,956
Occupancy: 106
*Includes vertex pool and spa with 12.5ft diving well. Also used for lap swims, water basketball and water volleyball areas
2642 Union Dr. Ames, IA 50011
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $56
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $75
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Disc Golf Course
Disc Golf Course
Square Feet: 871,200
Occupancy: N/A
*Includes 18-hole outdoor disc golf course
2642 Union Dr. Ames, IA 50011
4 Hour Rental Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $25
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $50
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Towers Rec Fields
Towers Rec Fields
Square Feet: 217,800
Occupancy: N/A
*Includes 2 full sized lacrosse fields, variable lighting available
917 Welch Road, Ames, IA 50013
Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $15
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $25
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Sand Volleyball Courts
Sand Volleyball Courts
Square Feet: 56,000
Occupancy: N/A
*Includes 8 sand volleyball courts, variable lighting available
S 4th St, Ames, IA 50011
Per Court Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $8
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $15
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Southeast Rec Complex
Southeast Rec Complex
Square Feet: 718,740
Occupancy: N/A
*Includes 3 softball fields, flag football and ultimate fields, and sand volleyball courts, Variable lighting available
S 4th St, Ames, IA 50011
Per Field Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $30
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $40
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Southwest Rec Complex
Southwest Rec Complex
Square Feet: 304,920
Occupancy: N/A
*Includes 1 baseball, 1 softball, 1 soccer and 1 rugby field
400 S Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014
Per Field Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $30
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $40
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Maple Willow Larch Fields
Maple Willow Larch Fields
Square Feet: 500,940
Occupancy: N/A
*Includes football / soccer fields and a cricket pitch, variable lighting available
211 Friley Rd, Ames, IA 50013
Per Field Pricing
ISU Affiliated Groups: $30
Non-ISU Affiliated Groups: $40
- Advance requests normally will not be considered until 3 weeks prior to the start of each semester.
- Reservation requests must be submitted, at minimum, one week in advance. Any request made within one week will not be considered.
- Requests will be acted upon based upon priority scheduling, availability and date of request. Confirmations/Denials will be sent via e-mail.
Reservations are based upon the following order:
1) Intramurals
2) Sport Clubs
3) Campus Organizations
4) University Affiliations
5) Off-Campus Groups.
Facilities are open for use on a scheduled basis during facility open hours. Please view our homepage for the latest operating hours. Due to limited facilities, all requests cannot be accommodated.
Recreation Services reserves the right to modify or cancel all scheduled events.
A limited inventory of sports equipment is available for rent at the Outdoor Recreation Program located in 0180 State Gym (Phone: 515-294-8200).
A nominal fee is required to check out equipment, which can be reserved up to 30 days in advance. An ISU card is required for equipment rental.
- All setup of facilities will be scheduled and accomplished by the applicant during rental agreement hours and will be arranged with the Assistant Director of Facilities.
- No equipment shall be removed from the facility.
- All cleanup not completed by the user will be completed by the university and these costs charged to the user.
- Please clean up any trash during and at the end of your event.
- Food and gum are not allowed in the gymnasium and pool areas and drinks must be in resealable containers.
- Clean gymnasium shoes are required to protect the wood floors.
- Street shoes or shoes that mark or damage the floors are not allowed.
- No rollerblades, skateboards, or other similar items are allowed in the facilities.
- The sale or consumption of alcohol and use of tobacco products/smoking is expressly prohibited.
Field preparation or field lining by Recreation Services employees requires a fee and payment by the applicant. If it is necessary for the applicant to have this done, please contact the Assistant Director of Facilities to determine how to make these arrangements.
The applicant shall not alter the fields in any way without first receiving approval.
No vehicles, other than university service vehicles, are allowed on University fields. Service vehicles (i.e. deliveries or concession equipment) shall be allowed access to specific areas as necessary to perform their service function with Facilities Planning and Management prior approval.
INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATIONS MAY BE MADE AT ANY TIME BY RECREATION SERVICES STAFF.
Certificate of Insurance: All individuals and groups not affiliated with Iowa State University wishing to utilize indoor facilities and outdoor recreational fields must provide a Certificate of Insurance. Questions concerning insurance coverage and requirements may be directed to University Risk Management, 515-294-5315.