Located at 410 SE Main Street in Grimes, the Grimes Community Complex opened in the Summer 2006 for the Summer Recreation program only.  Once the old Grimes Elementary/Middle School, this building is now open to  host several community programs, meetings, conferences, sports practices, parties, and other events.  Please stop in and take a look during facility hours or call the Grimes Parks and Rec Office at 515-986-2143 to with questions.

TO RESERVE certain areas of the Grimes Community Complex, please email Brett Barber, Grimes Parks and Rec Director, at bbarber@ci.grimes.ia.us, or Dawn Wood, Grimes Parks and Rec Admin. Asst., at dwood@ci.grimes.ia.us. You can also call the Grimes Parks and Recreation Office at 515-986-2143 or City Hall at 515-986-3036 to check on availability.  A security access card is required to purchase or have activated to enter the building at times outside of our normal business hours only.

-Gym Rental Policy (City Council Approved Oct. 2008)          Click here to submit a gym reservation request!

-GCC Batting Cages-      Click here to submit a Batting Cage reservation request!

-GCC Rental & Liability Agreement Form (click here) must be filled out the first time you rent the GCC Rooms/Gym for Parties, Meetings, Reunions, etc. (City Council approved February 9, 2010)

-GCC Rates and Rental Information - click here (City Council approved February 9, 2010)

Rooms                       Resident Fee/Local Businesses*                               Non-Resident Fee**

Gym                                                     $20/hr                                                $40/hr

Kitchen/Cafeteria                                   $25/hr                                                $50/hr

Banquet Hall (Mon-Fri 8am-3pm)             $25/hr                                                 $50/hr

Banquet Hall (Eves 3-10pm)                    $30/hr                                                 $60/hr

Banquet Hall (Weekends)                        $30/hr                                                $60/hr

Banquet Hall      (Weekends)                   $250/day                                            $500/day

Room #400 (also Taekwondo area)          $20/hr                                               $40/hr

Room #102 (across from batting cages)   $20/hr                                                $40/hr

Meeting Rooms #106 OR #107 -              FREE                                                $10/hr

Board Room #302 -                                 FREE                                                $10/hr

Batting Cage -                                        $10/hr                                                $20/hr

Kitchen Only-                                        $15/hr                                                  $30/hr

*Those living in the DCG School District.             
**Those living outside the DCG School District
-Non-profit organizations will be charged ½ the amounts of the resident fees.

Gym: 2 adjustable Baskets with bleachers and balls.  Baseball and softball teams must use softi-balls, no real balls/bats allowed. Non-marking tennis shoes required. Can only reserve up to 3 months in advance.

Kitchen & Cafeteria: Holds up to 60 people, 52” big screen TV, 60” round tables and serving space for food and drinks. Full-size kitchen includes deep freezer, coffee pots, microwaves, 2 stoves and full-size refrigerator. Utensils and paper products not available.

Banquet Hall: Located in the NW part of the facility. Holds up to 175 standing, 120 people sitting in chairs,

85 sitting at round tables.  Has sound system, microphone, big screen & projector, refrigerator, sink, and

175 padded chairs.  Alcohol is allowed in this room only, with additional fees for a security officer

and deposit.

Room #400 (Taekwondo area):  Located in the north central part of the facility.  Holds around 40 people with

a TV, and access to tables and chairs.

Room #102:  Holds around 40-50 people.  Located on the south side of the facility.

Meeting Rooms 106 & 107: Holds 30 in each.  Located in the SW corner of the facility.

Board Room #302:  Holds up to 15 people by gym.  Has restrooms and an area to meet for smaller parties.

Batting Cage: Located on south side of facility.  Adults must supervise those using the cage at all times

-Family Open Gym Times - click here