When to Avoid Ames Parks

For those leery of mosquito spray, the City of Ames will begin fogging area parks for mosquitos beginning June 24. People can ask for additional fogging prior to events by calling the Parks & Recreation Department at:  239-5350.

And if you just want to know when to avoid the mosquito sprayers find the fogging schedule below.

The following parks will be fogged between 8 and 10 p.m., beginning June 24 through Labor Day, so long as it's not raining and wind speeds is less than 10 mph.

Mondays

Country Gables Park, Ames Dog Park, and Hunziker Youth Sports Complex

 
Tuesdays

Homewood Golf Course, Inis Grove Park, Brookside Park, and River Valley Park 

Wednesdays

Bandshell Park, Moore Memorial Park, Emma McCarthy Lee Park, and Daley Park