Wellmark YMCA

Category: Gym in Des Moines, Iowa

Address: 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Phone: +15152829622

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–4PM

Monday: 5AM–9PM

Tuesday: 5AM–9PM

Wednesday: 5AM–9PM

Thursday: 5AM–9PM

Friday: 5AM–8PM

Saturday: 7AM–4PM

Reviews

Rebecca Dawson

Nov 2, 2022

I work at the YMCA it's really good!

Shaq Payne

Oct 7, 2022

Not a good environment for everyone. The staff supports discrimination.

Kevin Sheriff

Jun 25, 2022

Nice place to relax and work out

Marc Shackelford

Jun 24, 2022

Nice facility. No free parking.

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Questions & Answers

Does this gym have poles as in stripper poles to use for practice or do they have pole dance classes?

Christine Mericle | Nov 2, 2019
da stacionis | Nov 1, 2020

Sounds awesome 👍 but I don't think they do have it

I am a member of the Y at Indianola, Iowa. I can work out at your Y free, right?

Steve Rose | Nov 2, 2018
Rick Bianchi | Nov 2, 2018

Yes

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Do minors need membership to use the gym? Our parents do not have Y membership so is it possible for an adult and 4 minors to use the gym without a membership?

Moon 0411 | Nov 1, 2021
Topazify | Jul 4, 2022

no

Is there still a punching bag for boxing training?

Brock Larsen | Nov 2, 2019
Darrell Caldwell | Nov 2, 2019

Yes, there are 2

Do you guys have Sawna and steem

Sinishaw Iticha | Nov 2, 2019
Conrad James | Nov 2, 2019

Indeed they do

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How much for a senior to join?

Rosa Candiano-Morrow | Nov 2, 2018
Ken Agey | Nov 2, 2018

Seniors receive a discount.

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How can I get a membership as a minor?

Donia K | Oct 27, 2022
Paul B | Oct 27, 2022

Get your parents to help

do they have a day pass?

bill mckay | Sep 2, 2022
Edward Wollner | Sep 2, 2022

Yes they do. $15 for adults, $5 for youth

Is there free wi-Fi

Ann Wills | Jun 4, 2022
Edward Wollner | Jun 4, 2022

Sure is. "Y Public"

Can you tell me if they speak Spanish in this place? please

Mario Conejo | Feb 4, 2022
BENJAMIN SOTO MARES | Feb 4, 2022

They don't speak Spanish, I use Google Translate to communicate with them when I attend.

Does this Y have a chess club?

William Turnage | Nov 1, 2021
da stacionis | Nov 1, 2021

I'm sorry I can't help you I'm not sure you'd have to call

Is the sauna open here yet?

Kathryn Smorodinsky | Nov 1, 2021
da stacionis | Nov 1, 2021

I'm sorry but you would have to call first

Are there racquetball courts?

Matthew Marchese | Nov 1, 2021
Chris Fultz | Nov 1, 2021

Yes. At least 6. Maybe more.

Does it cost extra to use the childcare facilities only while working out?

Bridget Carson | Nov 1, 2021
Rob Walker | Nov 1, 2021

No, limited time included with membership.

When are they going to open the Southside YMCA again? Do they still have water classes downtown?

Anita Best | Nov 1, 2021
Wellmark YMCA | Nov 1, 2021

Hi Anita! The South Suburban YMCA is currently being leased to another fitness club for at least a year. We do have water classes downtown! You can view the schedule at dmymca.org/locations/wellmark-ymca/schedule

How old do you have to be to be able to go workout

Alondra Garcia | Nov 1, 2020
da stacionis | Nov 1, 2020

I would think 16 or 17 without a parent you may want to call

Does this facility have tanning beds?

Traci Kats | Nov 1, 2020
Edward Wollner | Nov 1, 2020

No it does not.

How do u reserve a lane in the pool

Rachel Hearn | Nov 1, 2020
Wellmark YMCA | Nov 1, 2020

Hi Rachel! You can go to dmymca.org/wellmarklaplanes and reserve a spot there. Make sure to use the phone number & email address on your membership account.

Do any if the ymca’s have s rick climbing wall?

Lindsay Hunerdosse | Nov 1, 2020
Nick Asjes | Nov 1, 2020

There is al free-climbing wall at the downtown location. I would estimate that it is roughly forty feet wide and no more than 12 feet high.

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When is the warm water classes for seniors?

da stacionis | Nov 1, 2020
Ned McNeley | Nov 1, 2020

Have everyday @ 8-9 am. Look on web sight for information. :)

When do toddler swim classes start

Julie Calder | Nov 2, 2019
Wellmark YMCA | Nov 2, 2019

Hi Julie! Our next session of swim lessons start this week. This is our most recent flyer: https://www.dmymca.org/media/cms/SWIM_LESSONFLYERSUMMER_3965681373711.pdf

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What do you have for toddler classes & where do I find them on line

Julie Calder | Nov 2, 2019
Wellmark YMCA | Nov 2, 2019

Hi Julie! You can find our current program listings at https://register.dmymca.org/ymca/pgsearch.php. Under Branch select "Wellmark" and you can enter the age you're looking for. This will bring up a list of current toddler classes!

What’s the age to go alone

Ashlee | Nov 2, 2019
Wellmark YMCA | Nov 2, 2019

Hi Ash, you need to have a youth membership and be 9 years old to use certain parts of our facility.

Do you teach swimming to children

Joseph Polk | Nov 2, 2019
Wellmark YMCA | Nov 2, 2019

We certainly do. Visit us at dmymca.org/wellmark or call 515-282-9622 for more info!

What about parking? I drive a dually.

Jodi Madison | Nov 2, 2019
Patrick Cook | Nov 2, 2019

There is a parking garage next door, East side of the building.

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Are you guys open 4 pm

paige Grave | Nov 2, 2019
Patrick Cook | Nov 2, 2019

Hours of operation Monday 4:30AM–10PM Tuesday 4:30AM–10PM Wednesday4:30AM–10PM Thursday4:30AM–10PM Friday4:30AM–9PM Saturday7AM–5PM Sunday9AM–6PM

Do you guys have like a coreagraphy room or anything like that

Ivan Garcia | Nov 2, 2019
catrice Pinks | Nov 2, 2019

Yes

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Parking for Wellmark usa meet?

Judy Adland | Nov 2, 2019
Wellmark YMCA | Nov 2, 2019

Hi Judy! Thanks for reaching out. Downtown Des Moines has parking meters on the streets around Wellmark. There is also a parking garage across the street from us that visitors are welcome to use. Parking meters and lots charge Monday thru Saturday 9 am-9 pm. Parking is free on Sundays. You can find out more information regarding our parking at: https://www.dmymca.org/locations/wellmark-ymca/parking-info

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Hours on Thanksgiving?

Charles Belmont | Nov 2, 2019
Michelle Moser | Nov 2, 2019

All branches close at noon.

Is there free parking for the YMCA members? And where can i find it at?

David Corneilous III | Nov 2, 2018
Wellmark YMCA | Nov 2, 2018

Thanks, Cynthia! David, make sure you bring your ticket with you so we can validate it. We only accept cash.

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There are tables and chairs near the entrance, is it okay for the public to sit here? I have a daily bus commute so I wait here for about twenty minutes a day. It would be great to be able to come inside and sit, but I dont want to get in trouble.

Sabrina Carper | Nov 2, 2018
Karissa Chavarria | Nov 2, 2018

Ya there ok with that as long as you let them know

Is there a heated pool for adult water aerobic classes?

Susan Morrow | Nov 2, 2018
Sack Turd | Nov 2, 2018

Yes there is

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Do you have pong table for use?

Roberta Randall | Nov 2, 2018
Kelli Jacobs | Nov 2, 2018

No

How old do u have to be

UpTactGaming s | Nov 2, 2018
Chris Fultz | Nov 2, 2018

18 to vote. 21 to drink. 35 to run for president.

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what dpes it cost for senior and do people that have wellmark ins get a discount

Georgia O'Meara | Nov 2, 2018
Douglas Bishop | Nov 2, 2018

Wellmark insurers nor employees get a discount.

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What is the status of your pool and will you hold the Regional Swim Meet in March?

Judy Adland | Nov 2, 2018
V - | Nov 2, 2018

I doubt that very much.

Are there steam rooms or hot tubs here?

Kathryn Smorodinsky | Nov 2, 2018
johana gimenez | Nov 2, 2018

Steem rooms yes. For the hot tubs u need to pay extra to have it available

Do you have a indoor pool and how much is it to use?

Steven Knight | Nov 2, 2017
Ken Agey | Nov 2, 2017

It's under construction

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