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Grimes: Parks & Recreation

Grimes's recreation footprint covers 5 sites.

Parks & Trails

Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 3.1 per 10K residents.

Facilities (2)

NOT AVAILABLE
513 SE EWING ST
PARK VIEW WEST MHP
5801 NORTHWEST 114TH STREET

Recreation Areas (5)

WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA
Campground · 5.0 mi · 515-276-4656
ACORN VALLEY
Campground · 5.2 mi · 515-276-0429
Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)
Campground · 5.4 mi · 515-276-4656
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA
Campground · 6.2 mi · 515-276-0873
BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA
Campground · 6.3 mi · 515-276-4656

Parks (4)

Grimes Sports Complex Skate Park
Skateboard Park
(unnamed)
(unnamed)

Sports & Activities

Nearest Sports Venue · NameKNAPP ARENA
Nearest Sports Venue · Distance9.9 mi

Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates

Attractions & Entertainment

Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.

Nearby (15)

Iowa Gold Star Museum
museum
Johnston Historical Museum
museum
Big Creek Historical Museum
museum
Northwest Aquatic Center
water_park
Blue Zoo
aquarium
Bennett School
museum
Ankeny Art Center
museum
Des Moines Art Center
museum
Salisbury House
museum
Ankeny Historical Museum
museum
Iowa Hall of Pride
museum
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
museum
Science Center of Iowa
museum
State of Iowa Historical Building
museum
Adel Historical Museum
museum

Attractions (15)

Iowa Gold Star Museum
museum
Johnston Historical Museum
museum
Big Creek Historical Museum
museum
Blue Zoo
aquarium
Bennett School
museum
Ankeny Art Center
museum
Des Moines Art Center
museum
Salisbury House
museum
Ankeny Historical Museum
museum
Iowa Hall of Pride
museum
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
museum
Science Center of Iowa
museum
State of Iowa Historical Building
museum
Adel Historical Museum
museum
Madrid Historical Museum
museum

Geography

Climate · Avg Temp F51.50
Climate · Annual Precip In36.80
Climate · Station NameDES MOINES WSFO-JOHNSTON
Climate · Station Distance Miles5.2 mi
Climate · Period2015-2024 average
Elevation · Feet952
Elevation · Meters290

Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service

Other

Theaters (7)

The Palms Theatres & IMAX
AMC Classic Cobblestone 9
Flix Brewhouse
Flix Brewhouse
Century 20 Jordan Creek
B&B Theatres
The Varsity Cinema
Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments211
Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees3,817
Nearest Golf · NameJohnson Ridge Golf Course
Nearest Golf · Distance2.9 mi

Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12