Grimes Sports Complex  The complex is located at 300 South James Street, just south of the South Prairie Elementary School.  Covers 44 acres in the southwest area of Grimes. Constructed in 2002, it includes two tennis courts; multiple soccer fields, including one lighted tournament field; three volleyball courts; three softball fields; four baseball fields; two basketball courts; a skate park; walking trails; concession stand and a large play structure.  Directions Coming From the East: 1) Off Hwy 141, exit onto Hwy 44 West. 2) Going West on Hwy 44 coming into Grimes, turn south on James Street. (Center of town) 3) Grimes Sports Complex is located 2 blocks south on the West side of James Street. Coming from the West: 1) Going East on Hwy 44 coming into Grimes, turn south on James Street. (Center of town) 2) Grimes Sports Complex is located 2 blocks south on the West side of James Street.   Ice Skating Rink Started in the Winter of 2008, this rink is located within the Grimes Sports Complex which is along South James Street south of Highway 44 and west of the South Prairie Elementary School.  Skating is at your own risk and no skates are provided.  Des Moines Register Article (January 2009)- Click here. Skate Park Located on the south side of the Grimes Sports Complex off of South James Street. Grimes Community Complex - 410 SE Main Street in Grimes (Rec. Phone- 515-986-2143) The City of Grimes opened this Community Center in June 2006.  It's located just off of Hwy 44, south on Main Street where the old DCG Middle School existed. The gym is a popular spot for sports teams to practice and for adults to play pick-up volleyball and basketball games. The Parks and Recreation Office is also located in this building.  Citizens can rent the court as well as different rooms of the facility for parties, reunions, meetings, celebrations, etc by calling City Hall at 986-3036.       Beaverbrooke Park  Installed in November of 2007, this neighborhood park is located at the south end of Park Circle off of James Street.  Access by North Walking Trail.  Shelter, Grill, Playset, and Trail.     Lions Park Has an open shelter, 2 grills, 2 baseball/softball fields, soccer field, and playground equipment. Directions Coming From the East: 1) Off Hwy 141, exit onto Hwy 44 West. 2) Going West on Hwy 44 coming into Grimes, turn north on Harvey Street. 3) Turn right (west) on 5th Street and go to the end and the parking lot is there. Coming from the West: 1) Going east on Hwy 44 coming into Grimes, turn north on Harvey Street. 3) Turn right (west) on 5th Street and go to the end and the parking lot is there.        Shawver Park Neighborhood park located off of Shawver Drive.  Access by walking trail.  Has a shelter, grill, and playstructure.     Waterworks Park One of Grimes' First Parks, this park is located at 200 North 1st Street, north of Highway 44. Has two open shelters, two playgrounds, open green space, electricity, and ball diamonds. Directions Coming From the East: 1) Off Hwy 141, exit onto Hwy 44 West. 2) Going West on Hwy 44 coming into Grimes, turn north on James Street. (Center of town) 3) Waterworks park is immediately to your left (west). Coming from the West: 1) Going East on Hwy 44 coming into Grimes, turn north on James Street. (Center of town) 2) Waterworks park is immediately to your left (west).   North Pointe Park  Installed in October of 2009, this 3.5 acre park has a play structure, swing set, 16' square open shelter, and 2 picnic tables.  The park is located on the northeast side of Grimes just east of Hwy 141. Glenstone Park  Installed in September 2009, this park has a 20' wide open gazebo with 2 picnic tables.  It's located in the heart of Glenstone Trail off of SE 37th St. in the SE portion of Grimes along the Johnston Border. Greenspace City owned land that is located directly south of the True Value store and west of the Grimes Fire Department.