Hy-Vee Multiplex Powered by the City of Grimes
| Hy-Vee Multiplex Powered by the City of Grimes | |
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| Type | Sports complex |
| Location | Grimes, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41°42′15.966″N 93°46′50.221″W / 41.70443500°N 93.78061694°W |
| Area | 50 acres (20 ha) |
| Opened | 2023 |
Hy-Vee Multiplex Powered by the City of Grimes is a sport complex located in Grimes, Iowa. There are 50 acres (20 ha) of soccer fields, softball fields, and baseball fields.[1] In 2024, Hy-Vee Multiplex Powered by the City of Grimes and surrounding businesses have logged 2.1 million visits, according to the city.[2]
History
[edit]In August of 2021, officials broke ground on the site with the original name being "Grimesplex" named after the city. It was part of the Hope Entertainment District which aimed at investing a 240 acres (97 ha) plot of land, including Grimesplex, and making it the source of nearly $400 million in investments.[3] In November of 2024, the facility announced a new naming deal with the midwestern supermarket chain Hy-Vee for five years to call it the "Hy-Vee Multiplex Powered by the City of Grimes".[4][5] Hy-Vee will pay $100,000 a year for 5 years for the name.[6]
See also
[edit]List of parks in Polk County, Iowa
References
[edit]- ^ "HOME". GrimesPlex. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ Sitter, Phillip. "Hy-Vee buys naming rights to GrimesPlex sports complex for $100,000 per year". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ LeBlanc, Sarah Kay. "Grimes breaks ground on 40-acre outdoor sports complex, expected to spark $400M in development". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ Maricle, Kelly (November 25, 2024). "Hy-Vee deal means new name for GrimesPlex". WHO 13. Archived from the original on November 26, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ "Grimes, Chase announce naming rights sponsorship for Hy-Vee Multiplex". BusinessRecord. August 28, 2025. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ^ "City of Grimes officially approves GrimesPlex naming rights deal with Hy-Vee". KCCI. November 27, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
41°42′16″N 93°46′50″W / 41.704435°N 93.780617°W
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