Located on the Itasca County Family YMCA campus, the Outdoor Activities Complex (ODAC) is a community recreation space developed through a collaborative partnership between the YMCA, the Itasca County Pickleball Association, the City of Grand Rapids, and the Grand Rapids Area Basketball Association. The complex is open to the public and features 10 dedicated pickleball courts, a full-size basketball court, and four-square courts for community members of all ages. YMCA membership is NOT required.
• Hours of availability 6: 00 am to Dusk.
• No loitering allowed during open or closed hours.
• Please use appropriate language.
• Only liquids in plastic water containers are allowed on the courts. NO FOOD is allowed. All drinks must be in a capped or closeable container please.
• For your safety, please wear appropriate footwear.
• Wet courts can be slippery and should not be used until they dry.
• Alcohol and tobacco usage in all forms is strictly prohibited on the YMCA campus.
• No skateboarding, roller blading or biking on any of the courts.
• No hanging on basketball rims, nets, backboards or goals supports. Dunking is not permitted.
• Lowering of hoops will only be allowed with specific programming and prior arrangements must be made by contacting the YMCA.
• Restrooms, water and an AED are available near the front desk, inside the YMCA during normal Y hours.
• For emergencies, dial 911. Location address is; 400 River Road, Grand Rapids, MN
• Use of chalk on or taping of courts is only permitted during events and for instructional purposes.
• Pickleball and basketball equipment is available for check-out at the Y Front desk during YMCA open hours.
• Please help keep your courts clean.
• No pets allowed on courts.
This facility is owned by the Itasca County Family YMCA. It is operated in collaboration with the City of Grand Rapids, the Itasca County Pickleball Association and the Grand Rapids Area Basketball Association. The mission of the Itasca County Family YMCA is to strengthen ourselves, families and communities by promoting growth in spirit, mind and body.
In 2023, the Itasca County Family YMCA received funding through the State of Minnesota Age-Friendly Minnesota Community Grant Program to create an outdoor fitness area designed to promote health, movement, and connection in our community. The project transformed outdoor space along the YMCA's walking path into an accessible fitness opportunity where community members can be active outdoors.
The project was created with older adults and accessibility in mind while providing a welcoming space for people of all ages and abilities. The outdoor fitness equipment is located in a public space and is available for community use (no membership required), helping remove financial barriers to physical activity while encouraging people to stay active and socially connected.
The project reflects the goals of Age-Friendly Minnesota to create outdoor spaces that are safe, inviting, and usable by people of all ages and abilities. The grant program specifically identified outdoor fitness equipment and gathering spaces that encourage physical activity and socialization as examples of age-friendly community improvements.
Come check it out! Watch the video below for a look at the outdoor fitness equipment and consider stopping by the YMCA to enjoy this free community resource.
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