Parks & Recreation

 

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.

Office Location:
 

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.

Rec Office Hours:                 
8:00am - 9:00pm Monday through Saturday
Noon - 9pm Sunday
(After-Hours Registration/Payment Drop Box available outside the GCC.)

Rec Office Phone/Fax:   
515-986-2143                
 
Recreation 
Cell Phone:       
515-205-8881

   

WAYS TO KNOW WHAT'S NEW or UPCOMING WITHIN THE PARKS AND REC
-Program Flyers- Stop by the Grimes Parks and Rec Office at the GCC
-Program Guide-2009 Grimes Parks and Rec Fall & Winter Guide
-Online- Follow us on Twitter | Find us on Facebook
-Rec Emails- Email Brett at bbarber@ci.grimes.ia.us to be included on our Grimes Rec Emails that notify you of the upcoming programs and events we have to offer two times per month.
-Call the Parks and Rec Office at 515-986-2143.

POSTPONEMENTS OR CANCELLATIONS
2.8.10- Beginners Basketball for Tonight is OFF (Make-up date is Monday, March 8)
2.8.10- Youth Basketball Practices are OFF

HOT NEWS AND NOTES
-Tuesdays, February 23 - Adult Yoga Starts
-Thursdays, February 25- Adult Yoga Starts

-Wednesdays, March 10 - April 28- Adult Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball League
-Monday - Friday, March 15 - 19- Spring Break Activities
-Monday, March 22 at 7pm- Summer Rec Registration Starts Online

-Tuesdays, April 6 - Indoor Youth Golf Clinic at Longview
-Sundays, April 11- Youth Flag Football League Starts
-Saturday, April 17 - Annual FREE Grimes Family Wellness Day at the GCC
-June - August - NEW! Summer Fundaze Day Camp
-June - August- Summer Adventures (Field Trips and Swimming)
-Sunday, June 6 - Adult Sand Volleyball League Starts
-Monday, June 7 - Tiny Kickers Soccer for Ages 3-5
-Tuesday, June 8 - Bam Bam Baseball for Ages 3-5
-Monday, June 14 - Swimming Lessons at Clive
-Monday, June 14 - Open Swimming Trips Begin
-Monday, June 14- NEW! Tiny Adventures Program
-Monday, June 14 - Youth Golf Clinic at Longview
-Monday, June 21- NEW! Summer Fundaze Day Camp
-Monday, June 21- NEW! Tiny Adventures Program
-Monday, July 5 - Tiny Kickers Soccer for Ages 3-5
-Tuesday, July 6- Bam Bam Baseball for Ages 3-5
-Mondays, June 7 - Youth Cheer Clinic
-Monday, July 12 - Swimming Lessons at Clive
-Monday, July 12- NEW! 
Tiny Adventures Program
-Monday, July 19- NEW!
Summer Fundaze Day Camp
-Monday, July 19- NEW! Tiny Adventures Program
-Monday, July 26 -  Swimming Lessons at Clive
-Monday, July 26 - Youth Golf Clinic at Longview
-Sundays, August 15 - Adult Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball League
-Thursday, August 18 - Bus Trip to the Iowa State Fair

PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF

Joe McAreavy                    
Public Works Director
986-3036
jmcareavy@ci.grimes.ia.us                       

  Brett Barber                   
Parks and Recreation Director                     
986-2143
bbarber@ci.grimes.ia.us   

Dawn Wood
Administrative Assistant
986-2143
dwood@ci.grimes.ia.us                      

   

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 first Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm.  Meetings are held at Grimes City Hall.  All meetings are open to the public.

John Feltner, Pres.
Bill Rude, Sec. 
Kathi Scott, VP
Charmin Sterbenz
Lynette Wineland
*Jill Altringer, Council Liason
Telephone: 986-4373
Telephone: 986-2125
Telephone: 986-4556
Telephone: 986-4797
Telephone: 986-3232
 
January 2003- January 2012
January 2005- January 2014
January 2003- January 2012
January 2008- January 2017
January 2004- January 2013
//104 Hickory Glen
//505 SW Kennybrook
//704 S Maplewood
//504 Hickory Court
//401 Hickory Glen

 

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