Hy-Vee Multiplex Powered by the City of Grimes — Attraction in Grimes

The place was just built wrong, period. Traffic is directed right towards the main gate where everybody is walking with kids, elderly grandparents etc. with no idea where they are going. Upon arrival at the main entrance, be prepared to haul your lawn chairs etc. around aimlessly until you find the team/field that you are looking for. If it’s hot outside, be prepared as there is ZERO shade on the premises. The bathrooms and concession stand are not big enough to accommodate and handle the large amounts of people. There are signs on the restroom doors that say “caution, doors may be very hot when in direct sunlight”. The place definitely needs more walk in gates in order to keep the facility from being so congested and allow people to get in and out easier, especially during inclement weather since the entire place is wide open...

We were here for a softball tournament. It was nice to be at a new complex with everything in good shape. The temporary outfield fences were high quality so not at risk of blowing over or having balls roll underneath. There are bullpens on each field, but for our fields the entrance was right next to the foul pole - never seen a bullpen so far away. There are batting cages, but many teams don't even try due to how far away they are from many fields.

The parking lots have awkward lanes and layouts, but we were always able to find a few spots. A problem is with the entrance locations - you will have to walk a very very long way to get around this place, so allow...

NO SHADE due to the concrete if there is much/any wind you can't hardly keep your easy up in place. It's a long haul if you play on the far fields to get to restrooms/concessions or the car. Also to get to the dugout you have to enter the field. We had a player exhibiting signs of heatstroke and had to hand things through the fence and wait for between innings to attend...