Homewood Golf Course In City Of Ames Will Begin Offering Carts, Concessions From June 8

Press release from the City of Ames:

June 5, 2020

Ames Parks and Recreation Department announced today that Homewood Golf Course, a public nine-hole course located at 20th Street and Duff Avenue, will begin renting golf carts on Monday, June 8. Carts will be limited to one person per cart unless golfers share the same address. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Homewood Golf Course delayed opening for the season until May 1 and limited services offered. The Parks and Recreation Department has looked to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), World Health Organization (WHO), and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds regarding best practices in containing the virus.

The Homewood Clubhouse, which includes concessions and restrooms, has remained closed but is anticipated to open on Monday, June 15. Visitors are encouraged to wear masks and observe safe, social distancing policies.

The City of Ames has based its facility opening and closing decisions on protecting the health and safety of its customers and City staff. The Parks and Recreation Department continues to monitor local, state, and federal guidelines for public facilities. The most up-to-date information is posted on the Department’s homepage (www.amesparkrec.org) and at the golf course.

Additional information about Parks and Recreation facilities, programs, and services can be found on Department’s Facebook page (@AmesParksRecreation). For questions, please call the Community Center at 515.239.5350.

This press release was produced by the City of Ames. The views expressed here are the author’s own.