Ames parks are well maintained. I am very impressed by some of the work they have done such as the volleyball courts at Inis Grove or concrete work at South River Valley. They work very self-sufficiently. I took my engagement photos at Moore Memorial Park and I was proud to do so in the well maintained park. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I think they need more full time staff to help maintain all of the new parks they have added in the past decade.