Furman Aquatic Center now open!

After years of planning, the $10-million Furman Aquatic Center opened on May 29, 2010. The center features a 550-foot lazy river with a waterfall and two water slides, a 50-meter pool with basketball hoops, a 3-meter platform, and 1-meter spring board. The pool also features a 150-foot drop slide and multiple lanes that accommodate both recreational and competitive swimmers.

If you have a family, it’s also a great place to take your kids, as the Aquatic Center also has plenty of activities for children. It’s home to a 5,000 square foot recreational pool with a large play structure, family slide, spray features, and more. For all ages, there are four family changing areas, as well as restroom and locker room facilities and a concession stand.

The Furman Aquatic Center’s hours are as follows:

Open Swim: 1 – 8 p.m. daily

Adult Lap Swim: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. daily

Adult 50-meter Lap Swim: 7 – 10 a.m. (Saturdays only)

Water Walking: 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

For a full schedule, visit the Ames Park and Rec website.

2010 Daily Admission Rates:

Toddler (Age 1-2): $1.50
Youth (Age 3-15): $5
Adult (Age 16-61): $6
Senior (62+): $5
ISU Student: $4.50

2010 Summer Season Passes:

Toddler (Age 1-2): $40
Youth (Age 3-15): $74
Adult (Age 16-61): $114
Senior (62+): $74
ISU Student: $75
Family: $219