The Grimes Parks and Recreation is located inside of the Grimes Community Complex (old Middle School), located at 410 SE Main Street in Grimes. The Department is responsible for all City Parks, Grimes Community Complex, Summer Rec Program, and numerous other community Recreation Programs.
Grimes Parks and Recreation Office Hours:
9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
(After-Hours Registration/Payment Drop Box available outside the GCC.)
Rec Office Phone/Fax:
515-986-2143
Recreation
Cell Phone:
515-205-8881
Mailing Address:
410 SE Main St.
Grimes, Ia 50111
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the Grimes Parks and Recreation Department to create recreational opportunities for growth and enhancement by developing services and programs that promote citizen involvement and a strong sense of community while striving to increase the social, cultural, and physical well-being of its residents and visitors.
Parks & Recreation Department Goals:
- Provide clean and safe parks, green spaces, and recreational facilities.
- Provide efficient services to residents regardless of income, background, and ability.
- Effectively plan for the future needs of Grimes residents.
- Continually strive to improve existing facilities while seeking opportunities for future development.
- To improve the quality of life for all citizens.
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WAYS TO KNOW WHAT'S NEW or UPCOMING WITHIN THE PARKS AND REC
-City Website
-Program Flyers- Stop by the Grimes Parks and Rec Office at the GCC at 410 SE Main St.
-Call the Grimes Parks and Rec Office at 515-986-2143.
-Online- Follow us on Twitter | Find us on Facebook under "Grimes Rec"
-Email Alerts- Notifies you of upcoming programs and notices, join below-
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GCC Facility Supevisors-
Pat Ferguson
Jodi Leonard
Dave Sigler
Nick Stanger
Melissa Dunn
Gretchen Stanger
Laurie Ferguson
Jessica Feltner
Allison Morris
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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Park and Recreation Advisory Board was created to advise the City Council on facilities and funds which are needed to provide open space such as parks and playgrounds and community facilities for other types of recreation. The operations of the parks system is managed by the Public Works Director, Joe McAreavy, and supervised by the Park and Recreation Director, Brett Barber. The board meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm. Meetings are held at Grimes City Hall. All meetings are open to the public. Click here for more information on the Park Board.
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Doug Bickford
Park Board Secretary
563-320-4350
516 SE 13th Street
doug.bickford@yahoo.com
January 2012- January 2015
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Bill Breed
Park Board Member
515-986-7172
thebreedfamily05@gmail.com
January 2012- January 2015 |
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Bill Rude
Park Board Vice-President
986-2125
505 SW Kennybrook
billrude23@hotmail.com
January 2005- January 2014
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Morgan Molden
Park Board Member
515-883-0360
2812 SE Cobblestone Drive
morgan.molden@gmail.com
January 2012 - January 2015
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Charmin Sterbenz
Park Board President
986-4797
504 Hickory Court
charmin@sterbenzcreative.com
January 2008 - January 2017 |
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Craig Patterson
Council Liason 2012
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