River Valley Park in Ames has four playgrounds. The main playground is new in 2023 and it's great for older kids. The park has picnic shelters near each playground. The map showing the playground locations below is from the Playground Buddy app.
MAIN PLAYGROUND
Play Structure: Ages 5-12
Surface: wood chips
Swings: none yet
Restrooms: seasonal near playground, portable near the bridge (walk north on the trail)
Parking: parking lot
BALL DIAMOND PLAYGROUND
Play Structure: Ages 5-12
Surface: wood chips
Swings: none
Restrooms: seasonal
Parking: parking lot
EAST PLAYGROUND
Play Structure: none
Surface: wood chips
Swings: traditional, toddler
Restrooms: none
Parking: parking lot
SOUTH PLAYGROUND
Play Structure: Ages 2-12
Surface: wood chips
Swings: traditional, toddler
Restrooms: none
Parking: parking lot
Trails: adjacent to paved Skunk River Trail
Other: ice skating rink in the winter
