Timeline
09:00
Walk the paved paths around Brookside Park. The park opens at 06:00, so arriving at 09:00 gives you a peaceful morning atmosphere to enjoy the volleyball courts and wading pool area before they get busy.
09:45
Head to Seasons Marketplace for a late morning snack or early lunch. This cafeteria-style spot is open on weekdays until 14:00, making it a convenient stop after your park walk.
10:00
Walk back toward the downtown area to see Protect and Serve Cy. These Cy statues were commissioned by the Leadership Ames Class XXVII and sponsored by the Ames Police Benefit Association, offering a quick but meaningful stop near your lunch spot.
Local tip
Brookside Park is open daily from 06:00 to 22:30. Seasons Marketplace closes early on weekdays at 09:30 for the morning shift and opens again at 11:00 for lunch, so time your visit accordingly.
Check before you go
- Brookside Park hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:30.
- Seasons Marketplace hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-09:30, 11:00-14:00, 16:30-20:00; Sa,Su 09:00-14:00, 16:30-20:00.
Worth knowing
- Seasons Marketplace is open at 09:45 only on Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ames (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).