Where to play pickleball in Grimes.

Where are the public pickleball courts in Grimes?

Two city parks have outdoor pickleball courts, and both are free and first-come. We found no court reservation system on the city site, so you just show up and rotate in.

Lions Park

The city lists pickleball courts at Lions Park along with an open shelter with electrical outlets, two grills, four picnic tables, a playground, and green space. TrailLink puts the park's parking at NE 5th St and NE Little Beaver, right on the Lions Park Trail, so you can bike there. The city does not post a court count for this park.

Grimes South Sports Complex

The 45-acre South Sports Complex is the bigger setup. The city lists two pickleball courts and one tennis court, plus three sand volleyball courts, two basketball courts, soccer fields, the skate park, walking trails, two concession stands, restrooms, and 487 parking spots. The James Street Trail from Urbandale ends across 6th Street from the complex, and TrailLink lists the complex at 750 James St. The city page does not mention court lights, so plan on daylight play.

Where can I play pickleball indoors in Grimes?

Ohana Sports Plex, 1400 SE Gateway Dr, Suite 111, is the indoor answer for winter, wind, and rain. It has four courts on a high-gloss sports surface with Dominator nets, and paddles are provided.

• Open play: $10 per player for unlimited play time.
• Weekdays: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment, on all four courts.
• Saturdays: select Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on two courts.
• Open gym: some weekday evenings and weekends, with courts shared among pickleball, volleyball, and basketball. The schedule changes week to week and is posted on the Ohana site.
• To book: call or text 515-991-6209, or use the online court reservation link on the Ohana site. Front desk: 515-986-8134.
• Paperwork: everyone signs an online liability waiver, and players under 18 need a parent's signature.

Ohana's own announcement says pickleball is weekdays by appointment only, so text before you drive over. Free coffee on weekday mornings is a nice touch.

Which pickleball court in Grimes should I pick?

• Free, outdoors, kids in tow: Lions Park, with a playground and shelter steps from the courts.
• Making a morning of it: the South Sports Complex, with restrooms, plenty of parking, and soccer and the skate park next door.
• Cold, windy, or wet: Ohana Sports Plex, indoors for $10.
• Cutty's members: the private Cutty's Camping Resort on SE 37th St lists pickleball courts among its amenities for members and their guests.

Are there pickleball leagues or lessons in Grimes?

We did not find a city-run pickleball league or lesson schedule posted for 2026. Grimes Parks and Recreation runs its adult programs through the city's online Rec1 catalog, so check there or call 515-986-2143 before the spring season. Ohana does not list leagues or lessons on its pickleball page either. For the full park roster, see our parks guide.

Common questions

Where can I play pickleball in Grimes, Iowa?

Grimes has free outdoor public pickleball courts at Lions Park and at the Grimes South Sports Complex, which the city lists with two pickleball courts and a tennis court. For indoor play, Ohana Sports Plex at 1400 SE Gateway Dr has four courts.

Are the Grimes pickleball courts free?

Yes, the outdoor city courts at Lions Park and the South Sports Complex are free to use and first-come. Indoor open play at Ohana Sports Plex costs $10 per player.

Is there indoor pickleball in Grimes?

Yes. Ohana Sports Plex, 1400 SE Gateway Dr, Suite 111, has four indoor courts. Open play is $10 per player, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment and on select Saturdays. Call or text 515-991-6209 to book.

Do the Grimes pickleball courts have lights?

The city's South Sports Complex page does not mention court lights, so plan on daylight play outdoors, or go indoors at Ohana Sports Plex.