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Fall 22 | Winter 23
PROGRAM GUIDE
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Parks and Library
Recreation Programs
Programs
grimesiowa.gov • grimeslibrary.org
Table of Contents
Youth Fall 22 | Winter 23 Youth
Activites Studio Bea Dance: 2 to Move Activites
Studio Bea Dance’s 30-minute introductory class is Parks and Recreation Program
designed for parents and their little dancer to bond
and have fun. Dancers will gain confidence, and
improve social and gross motor skills, all while using
Registration & Policies
their imagination to learn and explore movement.
Children ages 18 months through 3 years old are
invited to register for this program. Participants may register online at grimesiowa.gov
Library
Saturdays
SessionBirth
1: to April
Pre-K Activities................................... 20
15-30
SessionSchool-Aged
2: May 28-June 11 ................................... 21 What is your cancellation policy? Programs, activities, and special
Activities.
Session 3: Aug. 13-Sept. 17 events are subject to change at any time. If cancelled, postponed or
Parks and Recreation Teen Activities........................................................ 23
Times 9-9:30 a.m. changed in location, it will be announced as soon as possible. Please
Program Registration & Policies................. 3 Adult Activities...................................................... 24 Parks
check your email, & Recreation
Facebook, Officefor updates.
or grimesiowa.gov Sugar
Grimes Creek
Parks Municipal
Youth Activities........................................................ 4 Location Studio Bea Dance, and Recreation805 reserves the right
University to cancel a program or an
Avenue Golf Course
activity that
Reading67Challenges.
NE Carefree........................................
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Adult Activities....................................................... 10 does not meet the minimum
Waukee, number of participants necessary
IA 50263 to offer
1505 6th Street the
Life Time Tennis Classes Meeting4/16
Min/Max Rooms..................................................... 27 program. Phone: 515-978-0007 Phone: 515-987-5247
The Parks..............................................................................
Parks. & Recreation Department will be 14 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. The course is open daily mid-March
Fee
Parks &with
partnering Trails LifeMap. Time ..............................................
Tennis to offer tennis 16 parksandrecreation@Waukee.org
What is your program refund policy? Refund requests must be made
through November, weather permitting.
classes. Learn from trained professionals
Shelters & Amenities......................................... 17 as they Grimes
Session 3: $42 Public Library
Session 1 & 2:
$21
at least TWO WEEKS prior to the first day of the program. A $10 non-
sugarcreekgolfcourse@Waukee.org
provide experienced advice. Classes will range Parks fee&will
Recreation
be deductedStaff
Grimes
from beginnerCommunity
lessons to Complex more advanced tennis Ages Information
18 months-3 years old
refundable handling from the refund when an
Rental Options....................................................... 18
strategies.
enrollee withdraws less
Matt Jermier,than two weeks Sugar Creek Staff
from start of program.
Parks & Recreation Director Dan Knust,
Dates 200 N James St. What is your facility rental refund policy? No refunds willGolf
mjermier@Waukee.org be given
Course forSuperintendent
Parks and Recreation
Session 1:
Session 2:
June 6 – June 16
June 20 – June 30
Grimes, IA 50111
Phone: 515-986-3551
cancellations or transferred to a different date. If the Grimes
Josh VandeKamp,
Community
dknust@waukee.org
Complex closes due to weather or COVID-19, refunds will be issued within
Information Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
Session 3: July 5 – July 14 (No July 4) Fax: 515-986-9553 30 days.
jvandekamp@Waukee.org
Triumph Park
Session 4: July 18 – July 28 grimeslibrary.org
700 NW Douglas Parkway
Session 5: Aug. 1 – Aug. 11 Danae Edwards,
What are your COVID-19 protocols and policies? PoliciesPhone:
will vary
Grimes Community Complex Cheryl Heid Recreation Supervisor
Times & Ages between programs, activities and special events. Policies
410 SE Main St. Library Director dedwards@Waukee.org
9-10:30 a.m.: 5-10 years old for programs and activities that are led by Parks and Triumph Park Staff
Grimes, IA 50111 heid@grimeslibrary.org
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: 11-14 years old Recreation staff,Jacob
contracted
Perkins,staff or volunteers
Recreation will
Supervisor
Phone: 515-986-2143 Kyle Chambers,
2-4grimesiowa.gov
p.m.: High School JV/ be determined jperkins@Waukee.org
by staff. Participants will be notified
Karalee Kerr Triumph Park Superintendent
Varsity Level Assistant Director of any protocols prior to the program or activity.
Melissa Stotz, Administrative Assistant @Waukee.org
Brian Becker
Locations karalee@grimeslibrary.org Policies for special events with a larger, public
mstotz@Waukee.org
FoxParks
Creekand Recreation
Park: 5-14Director
year olds gathering will be determined by local or state
Lifebbecker@grimesiowa.gov
Time Fitness Fionn Hutchins government officials. Attendees
Joe Carroll, will be
Facilities notified
Manager
2022 Park Board
Center, 11911 Head of Youth Services of protocols viajcarroll@Waukee.org
social media and the City’s Blake Crow
Mark Schulz
Hickman Rd, High School JV/ fionn@grimeslibrary.org website. Bridgit Horvatin
Recreation Coordinator Holly Holmes, Horticulturist
Urbandale: Varsity Level Mackenzie Kaplan
mschulz@grimesiowa.gov Cail Fletcher hholmes@Waukee.org
Min/Max What is your photo/video policy? Josh Loeffelholz
Head of Circulation Photos/videos RontakenHeimann, Laborer
of participants and guests Megan McAtee
6/20: 5-10 years old
Anthony Leo cail@grimeslibrary.org Corey Adkins, Laborer Ethan Owens
6/16: 11-14 years old at programs, activities, special events and
Recreation Coordinator
festivals may beJimused in promotional
Pizinger, Laborer materials, Ali Payne
Feealeo@grimesiowa.gov HOURS
Ages: 5-15: $152 press releases, Mark
and on the City Laborer
Burkhart, of Grimes website Kellie Staiert
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
High School Level: $346
HOURS Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and any City social media channels. Troy Taylor
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Weekend: By appointment only Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Youth Volleyball League
Youth Join us for youth volleyball where teams will practice one
time a week and have games on Sunday afternoons. This
Youth
ActivitIes
Activites Studio Bea Dance: 2 to Move league will be coached by parent volunteers. Kids will Activites
Studio Bea Dance’s 30-minute introductory class is be randomly placed on a team and stay with that team
designed for parents and their little dancer to bond throughout the season. Team shirts are included in the fee
and have fun. Dancers will gain confidence, and of the program.
improve social and gross motor skills, all while using
their imagination to learn and explore movement. Dates Sept. 19 - Nov. 13
Children ages 18 months through 3 years old are
Time To be determined
invited to register for this program.
Grades 1st-6th for Boys and Girls
Saturdays
Teams of Tomorrow Beginner Flag Football Fee $45
Session 1: April 15-30
TOT - Teams of Tomorrow! This creative ball ThisSession
program 2: will run
Mayon28-June
Monday11 nights and last
Location Grimes Community Complex
handling and dribbling program uses music, for 45 minutes.
Session 3: We will
Aug. 13-Sept. 17 the very
start to teach
academic enrichment and basketballs to fundamentals of flag football. It will be clinic-style,
Times 9-9:30 a.m.through stations. After
improve physical and mental growth. where participants will rotate Parks & Recreation Office Sugar Creek Municipal
getting a solid foundation
Location Studio and
Bea confidence
Dance, with some Youth Basketball League
805 University Avenue
Beginner Basketball
Golf Course
Days Wednesdays skills, we will begin 67 to teach how a small side game
NE Carefree Lane Basketball will start inWaukee,
early Dec.IAwith practices and
50263 Join us for beginner basketball! This program
1505 6th Street
Life
DatesTime
Sept.Tennis
7 - Sept.Classes
28 works. If development is there, we may try to play
Min/Max 4/16 games starting in Jan.Phone:
This league will be coached by
515-978-0007 will run on Thursday nights. We teach the
Phone: 515-987-5247
a 4v4 game with just running plays the last session. parent volunteers. Kids will be randomly placed on a p.m. fundamentals of basketball and develop a love
Ages
The 3 -&5Recreation Department will be
Parks Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 The course is open daily mid-March
Team Feeshirts are included in the fee. team and stay with that team throughout the season. for exercise.
partnering
Time 10:00 witham
Life Timeam
- 10:45 Tennis to offer tennis parksandrecreation@Waukee.org through November, weather permitting.
Session 1 & 2: $21 Games will be held on Saturdays with practices during
classes. Learn from trained professionals as they Days
Fee $40 SessionMondays
3: $42 the week.
sugarcreekgolfcourse@Waukee.org
Dates Session 1: Jan. 5 - Jan. 26
provide experienced advice. Classes will range Parks & Recreation Staff Session 2: Feb. 2 - Feb. 23
Dates
Ages Sept. 12 - Oct.
18 17
months-3 years old
from beginner lessons to more advanced tennis **Program subject to change at any time due to school district
strategies. Ages 3-4 permission**
Matt Jermier, Sugar Creek
Times 5:30 pmStaff
- 6:15 pm OR
Parks & Recreation Director 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Dan Knust,
Dates Time 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Grades Datesmjermier@Waukee.org Golf Course
Session 1: June 6 – June 16 1st-6th Dec. 3 - Feb. 18 Ages 3 -Superintendent
4 for Boys and Girls
Fee $45 Josh VandeKamp, dknust@waukee.org
Session 2: June 20 – June 30 Kindergarten Dec. 10 - Feb. 4 Fee $40
Location Grimes Community Complex Greenspace Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
Session 3: July 5 – July 14 (No July 4)
Fee Variesjvandekamp@Waukee.org
per age group
Triumph Park
Location Grimes Community Complex
Flag Football
Session 4: League
July 18 – July 28
+ $12 jersey 700 NW Douglas Parkway
Session
This program Aug.
5: will run on 1 – Aug.
Sunday 11
afternoons. Kids will learn the Danae Edwards, Phone:
fundamentals
Times & Agesof flag football with lots of repetition. They will rotate Recreation Supervisor
through
9-10:30 all positions of5-10
a.m.: a 5v5years
format.
oldThey get a more in depth dedwards@Waukee.org
Triumph Park Staff
experience
10:30 a.m.-12 in the playbook
p.m.: 11-14 involving
years oldrunning and passing Jacob Perkins, Recreation Supervisor
plays. Skills will be focused
2-4 p.m.: High on individual
School JV/ and team-based. We Kyle Chambers,
jperkins@Waukee.org Triumph Park Superintendent
will start with practicesVarsity
to learnLevel
the game, then transition to
Indoor Soccer Melissa Stotz, Administrative Assistant @Waukee.org
games. This
Locations league will be coached by parent volunteers.
Kids will be randomly placed Join us for indoor soccer! This program will run
mstotz@Waukee.org
Fox Creek Park: 5-14 year olds and stay with that
on a team
on Monday nights. We will begin to teach the
team throughout
Life Time Fitness the season. Team shirts are included in
Joeand
Carroll,
2022 Park Board
the fee of11911
the program. fundamentals of soccer beginFacilities
to developManager
a love for
Center, exercise. jcarroll@Waukee.org Blake Crow
HickmanSept.
Dates Rd, 11 - Oct.High
23 School JV/ Bridgit Horvatin
Dates Holly
Nov. 7 - Nov. 28Holmes, Horticulturist
Urbandale: Varsity Level Mackenzie Kaplan
Fee Grade Time hholmes@Waukee.org
Min/Max Times 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm OR Josh Loeffelholz
$45
6/20: Kindergarten5-10 1:00years
pm- old2:15 pm (75 minutes) 6:30 pm - Ron
7:15 Heimann,
pm Laborer Megan McAtee
$50
6/16: 1st 2:45 pm -
11-14 years old4:15 pm (75-90 minutes) Corey Adkins, Laborer Ethan Owens
$50 2nd 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm (75-90 minutes) Ages 3 - 5 for Boys and Girls
Jim Pizinger, Laborer Ali Payne
Fee
$55 3rd-4th 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm (90 minutes) Fee $40 Mark Burkhart, Laborer Kellie Staiert
Ages: 5-15:
$55 5th-6th $152
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (90 minutes)
High School Level: $346 Location Grimes Community Complex Troy Taylor
Location Lions Park or Grimes Community
Complex Greenspace
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Youth Youth
ActivitIes
Activites
Kids Create Activites
Mermaid Camp
No school? No problem! Join Kids Create for a fun, mermaid-themed art camp! Students will create a
canvas painting, play at the park, enjoy popcorn and M&M’s with a show, and more! Expect your student to
create, learn, play and relax during this exciting camp!
Date Sept. 26
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grades Kindergarten - 4th
Fee $88
Location Grimes Community Complex
Break Dancing Kids Zone Unicorn Camp
Learn Break Dancing from the Des Moines Breakerz. This program provides space for parents to Join Kids Create for a magical unicorn-themed
This beginner breakdance class will teach the basic bring their children to play in a safe and fun camp! Participants will create an acrylic unicorn
foundations of breaking along with some history of environment, and it’s a great way to make new canvas painting, play games, enjoy snacks, learn
Hip-Hop culture. We will cover top rocking, footwork, friends! This is not a structured play group, but to draw unicorns and more! Expect your child to
freezes, transitions and power in a fun and safe rather an open space for kids to move around, create, learn, play and go home with a piece of
environment. play games, laugh, have fun and burn off some artwork they will treasure!
energy! We provide the space and toys; you
Date Nov. 4
Dates Session 1: Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 provide the fun and supervision!
Session 2: Nov. 3 - Dec. 15 Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Days Monday - Friday (may vary)
(no class 11/24) Grades Kindergarten - 4th
Times Fall/Winter:
Ages & Level 1 (ages 3 - 5): 6:0o pm - 6:30 pm 8:30 am - 11:00 am (may vary) Fee $88
Times Level 2 (ages 6 - 8): 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Level 3 (ages 9 - 14): 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Ages 6 and under Location Grimes Community Complex
Fees Level 1: $59 Fee $5 per family per visit
Level 2: $59 Creativity Camp
Location Grimes Community Complex Gym
Level 3: $71 Join Kids Create for a fun early out camp centered around CREATIVITY. Students will explore a variety of
mediums and complete exciting projects. Paper marbling, shrink plastic, acrylic paint pour ornaments,
Location Grimes Community Complex polymer clay, ceramic painting and more. Expect your child to be inspired!
Dates Nov. 2 & Nov. 16
Time 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Grades 2nd - 6th
Operation: Early Out Dates Sept. 21
Fee $112
Join us and the Polk County Sheriff’s Department Oct. 19
for this new and exciting program. This program Nov. 30 Location Grimes Community Complex
is for school-aged kids during Wednesday early Dec. 14
dismissals. Activities include kickball, basketball, Time 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
dodgeball volleyball, and pickleball.
Pre-registration required. Grades Kindergarten - 12th
Location Grimes Community Complex
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ActivitIes
Activites Activites
Martial Arts America - Tiny Tigers Taekwondo
Stop in for a free class and talk with an instructor about joining! Our Tiny Tiger
Can Play Sports - Courage League program is an age appropriate version of Taekwondo that will help direct that
Can Play Sports is a non-profit adaptive sports and recreation program offering year-round energy into confidence and character-building skills.
opportunities for children and adults who are not able to go full speed due to a physical, Days Tuesdays and Thursdays (Ongoing program, join in any time)
cognitive or emotional disability. By adapting the pace, equipment or nature of an activity,
Courage League can provide a safe and accessible environment where participants can Time 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
go at their own speed. All programs will include super hero training, fitness, group games, Ages 4 - 7 (Must be 4 by the time the class starts.)
music/movement, seasonal sports, plus lots of fun and social skill development.
Fees $55 per participant per month (Plus one-time $55 joiner’s fee)
Days Tuesdays
Location Grimes Community Complex Room 402
Time 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages 6 and up
Location Grimes Community Complex Taekwondo by Martial Arts America
Stop in for a free class and talk with an instructor about
joining! Martial Arts America has been around since
1985 in Central Iowa and now comes to the Grimes
Community Complex to teach you the disciplines
involved in taekwondo. These classes allow families to
Register online through the Courage League take part together. They provide a positive atmosphere
for everyone to improve their mind and their body.
website: canplay.org
Dates Tuesdays and Thursdays
Email: info@courageleaguesports.com (Ongoing program, join in any time)
Phone: 515 421-4020 Times 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages 7 and up (can participate with your child)
Fee $60 per participant for 2 months
Location Grimes Community Complex Room 402
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Men’s Basketball Walker’s Club
Youth
Adult Grab a group of friends, coworkers or family
members and play 5v5 basketball on Thursday
Youth
Join your friends or make new ones at Walkers
Club. Walkers meet at the Grimes Community
ActivitIes
Activites evenings. Sign up as a team or register as an Complex Monday through FridayActivites
between the
individual. This league will have officials and hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm. You will be able to
score keeper. The league will include 6 weeks check out one of our distance trackers or use
of regular season games with 2 weeks of playoff your own to record your progress. Prizes will be
games. If enough teams register, a Recreation handed out at the end of every session.
and Competitive division will be formed. Winners
will receive league champion shirts. Dates Session 1: Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Session 2: Jan. 1 - Apr. 3o
**Program subject to change at any time due to school district Session 3: May 1 - Aug. 31
permission** Time 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Dates Session 1: Oct. 20 - Dec. 15 Fee $5
Session 2: Jan. 5 - Feb. 23
Coed Pickleball League Co-Ed 6v6 Sand Volleyball Location Grimes Community Complex
Get a team together for our newly added Get a team together or sign up as a free agent Day/ Thursdays & Surrounding Area
program of Pickleball! You can choose what night for Sand Volleyball played at the South Sports Time Games start at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm or
works best for you or play in both! This league Complex. This league is non-officiated and 8:00 pm Yoga
is team registration only. Keep an eye out for winners of the tournament will receive a league Fees $175 Team / $25 Free Agent This yoga class will be accessible to everyone.
more clinic and 1-day tournaments. Recreation champion shirt. Recreation or Competitive – Limit Multiple variations for each posture will give you
or Competitive – Limit 6 teams per division per 6 teams per division per night. Boot Camp Fitness Class the opportunity to practice seated, standing or
night. moving between the two. Honor your body, and
Dates Wednesdays Join this 45-minute, heart-pounding class
designed to push your body into high gear. choose a variation that works best for you on that
Dates Tuesdays Sept. 14 - Oct. 19
Challenge your aerobic and anaerobic capacity, day. Each week we will spend time centering,
Sept. 13 - Oct. 18
Time Games start at 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm strength and endurance with various types of moving and breathing then close with relaxation
Thursdays training and equipment. Break out of your fitness and meditation. Beginners welcome.
Sept. 15 - Oct. 20 Fees $70 Team / $15 Free Agent
rut with this high intensity program! This program Instructor: Michelle Soyer
Times Start at either 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm Location South Sports Complex is for all skills and abilities. Email: peacefulpracticeyoga.michelle@gmail.com
Fee $30 per team Dates Session 1:
Coed Indoor Volleyball Dates Session 1: Oct. 4 - Nov. 11
Location South Sports Complex Session 2: Nov. 15 - Dec. 23 Tuesdays Sept. 20th - Oct. 18th
This league will be played on Wednesday evenings
and is a call-your-own league. If enough teams Days Tuesdays & Fridays Time 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Bags League register, we will have a Recreation and Competitive Time 5:15 am - 6:00 am Fee $40
Join us for a popular league we added in the division. Grab a group of friends, coworkers or
Ages 16 and up Location Grimes Community Complex
summer of 2022! This league will play on Thursday family members and sign up as a team or register
nights and have a limit of 16 teams. If enough as an individual. Winners will receive league Fee $45 per person
teams sign up we will split into Competitive and champion shirts.
Recreation leagues. Location Grimes Community Complex Gym
**Program subject to change at any time due to school district
Dates Thursdays permission**
Sept. 15 - Oct. 20
Dates Session 1:
Time Games start at 6:00 pm Nov. 2 - Dec. 21
Fee $30 per team Session 2:
Location South Sports Complex Jan. 4 - Feb. 22
Day/Time Wednesdays
Games start at 6:15 pm, 7:10 pm
or 8:05 pm
Fees $70 Team / $15 Free Agent
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Adult
ActivitIes
Activites
Polk County Seniors Meal Site
Enjoy a meal with other seniors through Polk County. Site activities include cards,
Wii Bowling, BINGO, lunch and conversation. Monthly calendars are located at the
GCC for you to pick up.
Jazzercise
Days Monday through Friday Jazzercise offers group fitness classes for all levels. Classes incorporate
*No meals on holidays when the GCC is HIIT cardio dance moves with strength training for the ultimate full-body
closed or when Des Moines Public Schools workout that can slay your wellness goals.
are closed due to weather.
Location:
Times 9:30 am - 1:30 pm (Meals start at 11:30 am) Grimes Community Complex
Ages FREE for those 60 and older Learn more:
Fee FREE for those 60 and older https://www.jazzercise.com/location/jazzercise-grimes-community-
*Donations accepted complex-20320
Location Grimes Community Complex Kitchen
Contact Playing Cards (Bridge)
Director- Hollie McCargar at 515-986-5747 or Come meet new friends and play cards every Friday
hollie.mccargar@polkcountyiowa.gov at the Grimes Community Complex! All ages and
abilities are welcome.
Cribbage Club Days Fridays
Whether new or skilled in cribbage, join us for the drop-in Cribbage Club on
Thursdays at the Grimes Community Complex! Time 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Days Thursdays Fee FREE
Location Grimes Community Complex
Time 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Room 205 (Enter through north doors)
Fee FREE
Location Grimes Community Complex
NEW
Room 205
(Enter through north doors)
Line Dancing
New Program Alert! We have partnered with Aimee and Jerry’s
Dance for Line Dancing! Join other dancers and learn some fun
Line Dances or just come for the great exercise! All skill levels are welcome.
Dates Oct. 7 - Oct. 26
Days /Time Fridays 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Fee $30
Location Grimes Community Complex Gymnasium
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PARKS
Activites Studio Bea Dance: 2 to Move
Studio Bea Dance’s 30-minute introductory class is
Activites
designed for parents and their little dancer to bond
and have fun. Dancers will gain confidence, and
improve social and gross motor skills, all while using
their imagination to learn and explore movement.
Children ages 18 months through 3 years old are
invited to register for this program.
Saturdays
Session 1: April 15-30
Session 2: May 28-June 11
Session 3: Aug. 13-Sept. 17
Times 9-9:30 a.m. Lions Park
This 4.8 acre park has an open shelter, two grills, 4 picnic tables,
Location Studio Bea Dance,
67 NE Carefree Lane 1/2 basketball court, two baseball/softball fields, soccer field and
playground equipment. Electrical outlets are provided.
Life Time Tennis Classes Min/Max 4/16
The Parks & Recreation Department will be North Pointe Park
Fee
partnering with Life Time Tennis to offer tennis Developed in Oct. of 2009, this 3.48 acre park has a play structure, swing
Session 1 & 2: $21
Park
classes. Learn from addresses
trained are on
professionals page 16.Session 3:
as they
$42 set, 16’ square open shelter and two picnic tables.
provide experienced advice. Classes will range
Autumn
from beginner lessons Park
to more advanced tennis Ages 18 months-3 years old
North Sports Complex
strategies. Devloped in July 2016, this .5 acre park has playground equipment, This 26-acre sports complex has 5 youth softball fields, 1 adult softball field,
Dates swings, a 1/2 basketball court, trails and benches. over 5 acres of green space for soccer and a concession stand.
Session 1: June 6 – June 16
Session 2: Beaverbrook Park
June 20 – June 30 Skate Park
Session 3: Developed
July 5 in November
– July 2007,4)this 6.4 acre neighborhood park is located
14 (No July Developed in 2002 to honor Sean Rolow, this skate park is a fun amenity
Session 4: at theJuly
south
18end of 28
– July Park Circle off James Street. The park may also be to have in the City of Grimes. Located at the South Sports Complex, this
Session 5: Aug.by
accessed 1 –the
Aug. 11 Walking Trail. Amenities include a shelter, grill, two
North area has ramps and other fun obstacles for skaters to enjoy. Bikes are not
Times & Ages picnic tables and a playset. No electrical. allowed inside the skate area.
9-10:30 a.m.: 5-10 years old
Glenstone
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Park
11-14 years old South Sports Complex
2-4 p.m.: Developed in September
High School JV/ 2009 with full grade and shelter, Phase 2 in 2013 This 45-acre complex constructed in 2002 includes one tennis court,
included parkLevel
Varsity equipment and trail, this 3.6 acre park has a 20’ wide open two pickleball courts, multiple soccer fields (9 acres) including one lit
gazebo with 2 pinic tables (no electrical outlet or grill). tournament field; three sand volleyball courts; two basketball courts (4
Locations
Fox Creek Park: 5-14 year olds hoops); a skate park; walking trails; restrooms; two concession stands, 487
Grimes Community Complex Park parking spots and a large play structure by the south concession stand.
Life Time Fitness
In June 2011 - new equipment includes a swingset, playset with multiple
Center, 11911
Hickman Rd,
slides and structures, basketball hoops, sand volleyball court, green
High School JV/ Shawver Park
Urbandale: space to the west
Varsity Levelof the GCC with picnic area. This 4 acre park is a neighboorhood park accessed by walking trail. It has a
shelter, two picnic tables, grill and play structure. Plenty of green space for
Min/Max Heritage Park open play.
6/20: 5-10constructed
This park years old in 2021 is over 2 acres in size. It has modern
6/16: 11-14 years
restrooms with a old
walking path around the park and a clock tower. Waterworks Park
Fee This 8.5 acre park is one of Grime’s first parks. It has two open shelters with
Ages: 5-15: Kennybrook
$152 South Park electricity, two playgrounds, sand volleyball court, open greenspace, and
Constructed
High School Level: $346 in June 2018 this 4.5 acre park includes 1/2 basketball court, will be home of the new Splash Pad. Four picnic tables are located at the
playground equipment, shelter, trails, green space and sand volleyball court. west shelter and seven picnic tables at the east shelter.
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Parks Map Activites
NW 82nd Av
NE Grimes Blvd
9
N James St
2
Park
NW 142nd St
8
PARKS 5
2 7
Hours
1 12
1. Autumn Park OPEN
5:30 a.m.
Shelters &
500 NW Brookside Dr. W 1st St
6
2. Beaverbrook Park 11 4 CLOSES
797 N James St. 10 p.m.
Amenities
10
3. Glenstone Park
3100 SE Glenstone Dr.
4. Grimes Community Complex SW 19th St
410 SE Main St.
NW 100th St
S James St
141
5. Heritage Park Shelters are FREE for Grimes residents OR $40 for every 4 hours of use for non-residents.
1055 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd. All park/trails/complexes are alcohol and tobacco free; and no overnight parking is allowed.
3
6. Kennybrook South Park
SW 37th St Sand
800 SW Brookside Dr. Rest Play Basketball Volley Grill Picnic
City Park Address Acres rooms ground Court ball Electric
Tables
7. Lions Park Court
725 NE 5th St. 35 Autumn Park 500 NW Brookside Dr. .5 1 1/2 2
80
8. North Pointe Park Beaverbrook Park 797 N James St. 6.4 1 1 2
142nd St.
2500 NE 18th St. NW 46th Ave Glenstone Park 3100 SE Glenstone Dr. 3.6 1 2
.
9. North Sports Complex Heritage Park 1055 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd. 2.15 1
700 NW 27th St. Kennybrook South Park 800 SW Brookside Dr. 4.5 1 1 1 2
10. Shawver Park Lions Park 725 NE 5th St. 4.8 1 1 1 2 4 X
703 Shawver Dr. North Pointe Park 2500 NE 18th St. 3.48 1 1 2
11. South Sports Complex North Sports Complex 700 NW 27th St. 26 1 4 X
750 SE James St. Shawver Park 703 Shawver Dr. 4 1 1 2
12. Waterworks Park South Sports Complex N2
750 SE James St. 45 2 1 2 X
(North & South Shelters) S4
100 N James St.
Waterworks Park
100 N James St. 8.5 2 W2 1 2 4 X
(East & West Shelters)
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Youth Youth
Activites Studio Bea Dance: 2 to Move Activites
Studio Bea Dance’s 30-minute introductory class is
designed for parents and their little dancer to bond
and have fun. Dancers will gain confidence, and
improve social and gross motor skills, all while using
their imagination to learn and explore movement.
Children ages 18 months through 3 years old are
invited to register for this program.
Grimes Community
Saturdays
Session 1: April 15-30
Session 2: May 28-June 11
Complex Rental
Session 3: Aug. 13-Sept. 17
Times 9-9:30 a.m.
Options
Location Studio Bea Dance,
67 NE Carefree Lane
Life Time Tennis Classes Min/Max 4/16
The Parks & Recreation Department will be
Fee
partnering with Life Time Tennis to offer tennis
Session 1 & 2: for$21
classes.Grimes Community
Learn from trained Complex offersasathey
professionals variety of venue options community members looking
Session 3: $42
provideto host their next
experienced event!
advice. The facility
Classes has two meeting rooms, a banquet hall, a kitchen/cafeteria
will range Room 205
and a gymnasium available to
from beginner lessons to more advanced tennis rent. Whether it’s aAges
family reunion,18 a months-3
birthday oryears old
graduation party, Room 205 is a great space for a small-to-medium-size meeting or party. This space has 8 card
a team practice or a formal reception; the Grimes Community Complex has a space to meet
strategies. tables, 3 long tables and a flat screen TV. Room 205 has 32 brown cushion chairs, which creates an
community members’ event needs. ideal space for smaller gatherings.
Dates
Session 1: June 6 – June 16
Session 2: June 20 – June 30 Room 402
Banquet Hall
Session 3: July 5 – July 14 (No July 4) Room 402 is a great casual space, perfect for a medium-size meeting or party. This space has 8
The
Session 4: banquet hall
Julyis18
4,500 sq.28
– July ft., and can hold up to round tables with brown cushion chairs, a flat screen TV and a projector with sound system. It also
Session225
5: people seated
Aug.at 1 –5ft round
Aug. 11 tables. It’s perfect for has ample counter space with a sink and full-size fridge.
a large event, seminar or reception. Sound system,
Times & Ages
projector and microphone can be used with
9-10:30 a.m.: 5-10 years old
approval. The room also has a kitchenette with a
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: 11-14 years old
full-size fridge. Rental Rate For-Profit
2-4 p.m.: High School JV/ Rooms
Varsity Level Per Hour Rate Per Hour
Gymnasium Room 402 $30 $70
Locations
The gym is located in the center of the facility.
Fox Creek
ThisPark:
space has5-14 year oldsbaskets (8-10ft)
2 adjustable Room 205 $25 $70
Life Time Fitness
with bleachers. Basketballs are provided. Adult Kitchen/Cafeteria $25 $70
Center, 11911
supervision is required.
Hickman Rd, High School JV/ Banquet Hall $45 $100
Urbandale: Varsity Level Gym $30 $70
Kitchen/Cafeteria
Min/MaxThe kitchen/cafeteria is located by the main entrance Batting Cage $20 $20
6/20: of the facility and
5-10 years old
includes 8 round tables with chairs and 2
6/16: 11-14 years old After Hour Fee $30 $50
long tables. The space offers 2 serving windows, a full-size fridge,
Fee a microwave and 1 stove. This is the perfect place to host family reunions or
Ages: 5-15: $152
graduation parties.
High School Level: $346
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Birth to Pre-K School-Aged Youth
Activites
Library ActivitIes Library ActivitIes Activites
School-Aged Library activities are designed for ages 5 and up. All activities are free and open to the
Birth to Pre-K Library activities are designed
public. Registration is required when noted. Register at grimeslibrary.org/calendar or by calling the
to be developmentally appropriate for ages 0-5,
Library at 515-986-3551. Children ages 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities,
however any age and/or siblings are welcome to
however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the
attend. Caregivers should plan on attending and
activity. See Unattended Child & Vulnerable Individuals policy for more information.
helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and
enjoy early literacy. All Pre-K activities are free
and open to the public. No registration required.
Tail Waggin’ Readers Early Out Adventures
Strengthen your reading skills! Register for 15 minutes Early Out Adventures are for school-aged kids
Baby and Toddler Open Play Unstructured time for of reading aloud and 5 minutes of play with a therapy during Wednesday early dismissals. Activities are
children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory dog. This activity is limited to one child at a time, call flexible to accommodate school travel times –
items for birth-3. the library to reserve your spot. come when you can! Starts at 1:30 pm.
3rd Saturday of the month 9:00 am-11:00 am
Sept. 7 Make Your Own Ice Cream
All Ages Storytime Songs, rhymes, books, and activities
designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5. Sept. 21 Stomp Rockets
Oct. 5 Perler Beads
Baby Storytime Songs, rhymes, books, and activities Oct. 19 Coding
designed to be developmentally appropriate for birth-24 months. Nov. 2 Salt Painting
Nov. 16 Tiny Techies
Kids Play Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play Nov. 30 BINGO
designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-5. Dec. 14 Holiday Crafts
Jan. 11 Building Challenge
Weekly Activities Jan. 25 Weaving
• All Ages Storytime - Mondays 6:30 pm Feb. 8 Chocolate!
• All Ages Storytime - Wednesdays 10:00 am Feb. 22 Paper Airplanes
• All Ages Storytime - Thursdays 10:00 am Mar. 8 BINGO
Mar. 22 Dot Art
Monthly Activities
Lego Club
Baby and Toddler Open Play 1st Friday of the month 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring your creativity and build with our blocks
All Ages Storytime 2nd Saturday of the month 10:00 am to our monthly theme! Themes may be subject
Kids Play 3rd Friday of the month 10:00 am to change.
4th Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm
- BubbleGalore Sept. 16 10:00 am
Sept. 22 Seasons
- Pint Size Science Oct. 21 10:00 am
Oct. 27 Monster Mix-Up
- Wee Weaving Nov. 18 10:00 am Nov. 24 NO CLUB (Thanksgiving Day)
- (Indoor) Snow Day Dec. 16 10:00 am Dec. 22 Watch & Play
- Squishy Soap Jan. 20 10:00 am Jan. 26 Rocket Launch Vehicles
Feb. 23 Shadow Creatures
- Messy Art Feb. 17 10:00 am
Mar. 23 Upside Down Building
- Dinosaurs Mar. 17 10:00 am
Baby Storytime 4th Saturday of the month 10:00 am
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School-Aged Teen Youth
Activites
Library ActivitIes Library ActivitIes Activites
Books and Cooks
Calling all cooks! Enjoy a food-themed story, then
No School Days and School Breaks make and taste your own kid-approved healthy
Join us at 1:00 pm on No School days and for treat! Registration required. Contact the Library for
special activities and grab-&-go kits during any food allergy concerns.
school breaks. 1st Saturday of the month at 10:00 am Teen Library activities are designed for ages 9-18. All activities are free
Monday, Sept. 26 Makerspace: Arts & Crafts Oct. 1 Spooky Smoothies and open to the public. Registration is required when noted. Register at
Monday, Oct. 24 Volcano Sensory Play Nov. 5 Applesauce grimeslibrary.org/calendar or by calling the library at 515-986-3551.
Friday, Nov. 4 Makerspace: Tech Day Dec. (see Gingerbread Workshops below)
Thursday, Dec. 29 Ramps and Pathways Jan. 7 Energy Bites (nut butter)
(this activity will begin at 3:00 pm!) Feb. 4 Heart Shaped Eggs and Toast
Mar. 4 Rainbow Pinwheels (dairy)
Friday, Feb. 17 Family Building Day
Friday, Mar. 10 Building Challenge Harry Potter CLUE (after hours)
Thursday, Mar, 9 Spring Break Grab & Go Kit
Gingerbread Workshops Join us for a fun game of Harry Potter CLUE in the Library after
The Gingerbread Workshop is back this year, hours. Dress in your Hogwarts best for some added fun. Pizza and
Pick up a kit to help keep your kids learning and both in person and as a Grab & Go Kit! Build and drinks will be provided. Parents can drop off at 4:30 pm and pick up
having fun through Spring Break. Kit will contain decorate your own edible house in person at the at 6:00 pm. Registration is required for this activity.
an activity for each day, Monday - Friday, of Library on Saturday Dec. 3 or Saturday Dec. 10 at Saturday Sept. 17 at 4:30 pm
Spring Break. Available starting March 9 while 10:00 am. Registration required. Or stop by the
supplies last. Library on Saturday, Dec. 17 to pick up a Grab & Go Minecraft
Gingerbread Kit. Registration required. Pickup begins Play with friends at the Library. Crafts and snacks available.
ASL Basics at 9:00 am and is available while supplies last. Thursday Oct. 13 and Jan. 19 at 4:00 pm
Monthly community-led group spreading
awareness of and teaching basic ASL skills to
early learners. Starting in October.
Pokémon
Bring your cards to play or trade with friends at the Library.
1st Wednesday of the month at 4:30 pm
Crafts and snacks available.
Thursday Nov. 17 and Feb. 9 at 4:00 pm
Teen Tuesdays
Hands-on activities once a month, Tuesdays at 4:00 pm.
Sept. 27 Teen Tech Take Apart
Oct. 11 Bite Sized Bites
Nov. 8 Finger and Arm Knitting
Dec. 13 Gifts in a Jar
Jan. 24 Tie-Dye
Feb. 14 Taste Test Challenge
Mar. 14 Recycled Seed Paper (this activity will begin at 1:00 pm!)
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Adult Youth
Library
Activites
Activities New library opening fall 2023 Activites
Adult library activities are designed for ages
18 and older. All activities are free and open
to the public. Registration is required when
noted. Register at grimeslibrary.org/calendar
or by calling the library at 515-986-3551.
Adult Book Club Growing the Good Life SHIIP: Welcome to Medicare Seminar
The Adult Book Club meets outside when This ongoing series provides opportunities to Join a SHIIP Senior Medicare Patrol Counselor from the State of Iowa to
weather allows, otherwise it is in the large learn about crafts, food and gardening while also learn how to effectively navigate Medicare, including Medicare A, B, C,
meeting room at the library. Multiple copies of allowing for hands-on practice. Previous programs and D, supplemental insurance and everything you need to know to avoid
the month’s book are available to check out at have included learning about Bonsai trees, making Medicare fraud. Registration is required. Contact staff member Cail at
the circulation desk. This book club reads and Zen Gardens, creating homemade seasonings and cail@grimeslibrary.org with any questions.
discusses a variety of genres. more. Registration is required. Contact staff member Sept. 20, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
1st Tuesday of the month, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cail at cail@grimeslibrary.org with any questions.
2nd Saturday of the month, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Coffee and Conversations
Sept. 6 Come and go during these morning gatherings in the library’s meeting room. The library will
Oct. 4 Sept. 10 provide coffee, cards, puzzles and more for our patrons to enjoy while spending time getting to
Nov. 1 Nov. 12 know each other and enjoying some leisurely time at the library.
Dec. 6 Dec. 10 (time change to 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Jan. 10 (date change due to holidays) for this program)
Feb. 7 Jan. 14 Bring Your Own Book Club
Interested in the idea of a book club but uninterested in being told what to read? Our Bring Your
Mar. 7 Mar. 11
Own Book Club is the perfect opportunity to share what you’ve been reading and hear about
what others are reading. Library staff will guide the discussion, but attendees are encouraged to
come ready to share about what they’ve been reading and watching lately! Meetings are held in
the library meeting room.
3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Sept. 20
Oct. 18
Nov. 15
Jan. 17
Feb. 21
Mar. 21
Library Crafting Corners
A library staff member will be demonstrating how to make a creative craft and helping you to
make your own to take home. Dates and times for these events will be announced in the fall, and
registration will be required.
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Youth
Library Reading challenges for in-person and online at Youth
CHALLENGES
Activites grimes.beanstack.org. Activites
Library
Meeting
ROOMS
The Grimes Public Library provides two meeting spaces that are free for the public to
use. A large meeting room that holds a maximum of 39 people and a conference room
that seats up to 8 people. The rooms are free to use and can be reserved in advance for
usage that follows our Meeting Room Policy. You can find our policy and the meeting
room reservation form on our website at grimeslibrary.org/meeting-room/ or by calling
the library at 515-986-3551.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Read one thousand books (any book, or the same book over and over) before your child’s
first day of Kindergarten to earn free stickers, books, and their picture in Grimes Living!
Track your progress online or with a 1,000 Books folder available at Grimes Public Library.
LevelUP Beginning Reader Challenge
Read 12 books from our EAS (beginning reader) or GRA EAS (graphic beginning reader)
collections to earn your own beginning reader book to keep! Track your progress online or
on a LevelUP punch card available at Grimes Public Library.
Book Award Tracking
Track your reading as you work through yearly award nomination lists and submit your vote
for your favorite (offered online only).
• Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award
• Iowa Goldfinch Award
• Iowa Children’s Choice Award
• Iowa Teen Award
• Iowa High School Book Award
Winter Reading
Readers of all ages can track their reading online or at the library starting in January to earn
a free book and a fun prize in this winter themed reading challenge!
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