What It Means To Belong

The YMCA is a dynamic organization, a place where you can learn and grow as an individual, a place where families can have fun and spend time together. Belonging to the YMCA means camaraderie, respect, and the opportunity to build long-lasting friendships.

The YMCA is a non-profit, volunteer-led, community-based organization. Our strength lies in our community roots and strong volunteers. The YMCA is for everyone, regardless of race, religion, age, income, or ability. Financial assistance is available for those qualify.

Included In Your Membership

Downtown Branch YMCA Facility

• Wellness Center Complete with Cardio Machines, Free Weights, and Precor Weight Machines

• Group Exercise Classes

  • Water Aerobics, Total Strength & Conditioning, TRX, Gentle and Fitness Yoga, Group Cycle, and more

• Basketball & Volleyball Courts

• 5 Lane Lap Pool, Whirlpool & Warm Therapy Pool

• Racquetball & Handball Courts

• Rockwall

• Indoor Track

• St Luke's Kids Club*

• 3 free guest passes per year per membership unit

Cook County YMCA Facility

• Wellness Center Complete with Cardio Machines, Free Weights, and Strength Training Machines

• Weekly open basketball, volleyball, and pickleball

• 4 Lane Lap Pool, zero-depth entry play area, whirlpool & sauna

• Group Exercise Classes

  • Yoga, Strength Train Together, Zumba, Silver Sneakers classes, Water Fitness, Group Cycle/Spin, and more

• 3 free guest passes per year per membership unit

• Indoor Track

• Fitness Equipment & Wellness Orientations

YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center

• Wellness Center Complete with Cardio Machines, Free Weights, and Strength Training Machines

• Weekly open basketball

• 4 Lane Lap Pool, Whirlpool, & Therapy Pool. Zero-depth entry ramp

• Group Exercise Classes

  • Yoga, ForeverWell, Zumba, Silver Sneakers classes, Water Fitness, Barbell Club, and more.

• Indoor Track

• Kids Club*

• 3 free guest passes per year per membership unit

• Cafe (not included in membership)

Woodland Community Center

• Gymnastics Equipment

• Parent-Tot Time

• Coffee and Cribbage

• Mini Wellness Center

Harbor Highlands Community Center

• Half Basketball Court

• Gaga Pit

• Outdoor Amphitheater

Group Fitness Classes
The Duluth Area Family YMCA prides itself in offering you diverse, effective, and fun class programming. We take great care in ensuring that we offer classes that appeal to your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re a senior, teen, serious athlete, or the ‘average’ exerciser, we promise to have something that inspires your motivation to move! All classes are included in your membership.

*Kids Club 
A supervised play area for kids ages 4 months to 10 years. FREE with a family membership.  The Downtown location has easy drop-off and pick-up available in our loading zone. Not available in Cook County at this time. 

Health & Fitness
From the very beginning, the YMCA has been a leader in promoting health and fitness for the entire family, and today thousands of adults, seniors, teens, and children use the YMCA to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

No matter what your experience and fitness level, there is a YMCA class or program just for you. By adding a moderate amount of exercise into your daily life, you can significantly improve your overall health, well-being, and quality of life.

• fitness evaluations

• consultations

• orientations

• body composition testing

• blood pressure checks

Discounts & Early Registration
With a family membership you receive priority registration and reduced rates for programs.

Parking
We provide two hours of free parking in two convenient ramps.

For more information call our Member Service Desk at 218-722-4745 x100