Grimes

Saylorville Lake is a staple in the Grimes area. Saylorville Lake offers multiple boat launches, beaches and outdoor recreation. Some of the outdoor recreation activities include camping, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching and more. Take a try at exploring the docks and catching some bass and trout at Saylorville Lake!  Rocking climbing is also an option when visiting Grimes. Climb Iowa is one of the few rock-climbing facilities in the Greater Des Moines area. Climb Iowa offers classes and instruction for youth, beginner adult and advanced adult. You also can host events and birthday parties. They offer gear to rent so that anyone at any skill level can come out and enjoy the fun and thrill of rock climbing.

Grimes CRISIS RESOURCES

• Be Ready Iowa

• CodeRED Automated Notification System

• Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management

• ​Polk County Resources: 
  • Sheriff’s Office: 1985 NE 51^st Place, Des Moines, IA, 50313
  • Administration: (515) 286-3814
  • Communications/non-emergency: (515) 286-3333
  • Law Enforcement: (515) 286-3306
• Dallas County Resources: 
  • ​​​​Sherriff's Office: (515) 993-4771, 201 Nile Kinnick Drive North, Adel
  • Non-emergency calls: (515) 993-4567