GRIMES COMMUNITY COMPLEX- (410 SE Main St, 515-986-2143)

Constructed over the course of a twenty year period beginning in 1940, the center originally housed Grimes Elementary and Middle School. The building re-opened in the Summer of 2006 and owned by the City, has over 35,000 square feet, divided between recreational and community activity spaces, including a gym, fitness facilities, banquet hall, meeting rooms, park and recreation department offices, and a full-service kitchen.  Please stop in and take a look during facility hours.

 

GCC ROOM RATES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

RESERVING THE GCC-
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 you can also call the Grimes Parks and Recreation Office at 515-986-2143 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: Remodeled Summer 2008, Has two adjustable baskets with bleachers and sports 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.
-Gym Rental Policy (City Council Approved Oct. 2008)
-GCC General Gym Rules

Kitchen & Cafeteria: Holds up to 60 people, 42” 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.  This kitchen is not a licensed commercial kitchen so stoves can only be used for warming things up and they are not able to cook with grease or oil.

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 extra deposit.   
 

 

Room #400:  Newly remodeled in January 2010, located in the north central part of the facility.  Holds around 

40 people with a TV, and storage space with tables and chairs. 

Room #102:  Located across from the batting cages on the south side of the facility. Holds 40-50 people. 

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

Multi-Purpose Room #302:  Smaller room (used to be old teacher's lounge) that holds up to 15 people by gym.  Has 2 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