Lied Recreation Athletic Center

Pickleball in Ames, IA gets an indoor, multi-sport home at Lied Recreation Athletic Center, a public facility carrying a 4.6 rating from 186 reviewers. The center is in new condition and includes locker rooms and restrooms — practical amenities for players heading straight to or from work. Access is pay-to-play, so budget accordingly before you visit. Weekday hours run from 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM, giving players a wide window Monday through Thursday. Friday closes a bit earlier at 9:45 PM, while weekend hours are more condensed — Saturday wraps at 5:45 PM and Sunday runs until 11:45 PM. Visitors note the facilities feel fresh and well-maintained, consistent with the center's new-condition rating.