Grimes: Parks & Recreation
Grimes's recreation footprint covers 5 sites.
- 3.1 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Iowa 10.0/10K).
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
PARK VIEW WEST MHP
Recreation Areas (5)
WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA
ACORN VALLEY
Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA
BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA
Parks (4)
Grimes Sports Complex Skate Park
Skateboard Park
(unnamed)
(unnamed)
Sports & Activities
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | KNAPP ARENA |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 9.9 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Iowa Gold Star Museum
Johnston Historical Museum
Big Creek Historical Museum
Northwest Aquatic Center
Blue Zoo
Bennett School
Ankeny Art Center
Des Moines Art Center
Salisbury House
Ankeny Historical Museum
Iowa Hall of Pride
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Science Center of Iowa
State of Iowa Historical Building
Adel Historical Museum
Attractions (15)
Iowa Gold Star Museum
Johnston Historical Museum
Big Creek Historical Museum
Blue Zoo
Bennett School
Ankeny Art Center
Des Moines Art Center
Salisbury House
Ankeny Historical Museum
Iowa Hall of Pride
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Science Center of Iowa
State of Iowa Historical Building
Adel Historical Museum
Madrid Historical Museum
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 51.50 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 36.80 |
| Climate · Station Name | DES MOINES WSFO-JOHNSTON |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 5.2 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 952 |
| Elevation · Meters | 290 |
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 Establishments | 211 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 3,817 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Johnson Ridge Golf Course |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 2.9 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12