Elk River YMCA Gym & Fitness Center

The Elk River YMCA gym, fitness center, and swimming pool offers swim lessons, group exercise classes, personal training and other great fitness and community-building programs. Gym membership includes access to family-friendly amenities such as aquatics (including a whirlpool, indoor pool, waterslide, sauna, and outdoor splash pad), a basketball court, free weights and cardio machines, and much more. Sign up for a trial membership today!

Facility hours

  • Monday–Thursday: 5am–9pm
  • Friday: 5am–8pm
  • Saturday–Sunday: 7am–6pm

Kid & Teen Activities

At the Elk River YMCA, it's our mission to support the growth and development of youth in our community. We provide workout child care services to help our members focus on fitness while their kids are supervised in a safe environment. 

Our Homeschool P.E. program teaches students a curriculum of physical activities that help them develop valuable skills and form friendships as they learn about healthy living. We also offer summer camp programs and seasonal adventure races so children and teens can stay active and fit year-round.

The Elk River YMCA offer these activities for kids and teens:

  • Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
  • Day Camp Manitou
  • Homeschool P.E.
  • Family Gym Time
  • Workout Child Care
  • Y Adventure Lab Races

Health & Fitness

Take a major step toward healthier living by developing your own fitness routine at the Elk River YMCA. Our cardio machines, free weights, and other high-quality equipment will help you increase your physical abilities.

If you're looking for guidance, our professional personal trainers would be happy to help you set and progress toward fitness goals. You can also sign up for a wide variety of free group exercise classes such as strength training, cardio, dance, and yoga. 

Adult members looking to mix competition with fitness can sign up for our sports leagues.

Fitness programs at the Elk River YMCA include:

  • Group Exercise Classes
  • Personal Training
  • Fitness Center
  • Adult Sports Leagues
  • ForeverWell – Fitness for Older Adults
  • Child Health & Fitness Programs

Swim Lessons & Aquatics

The Elk River YMCA teaches swim lessons for both children and adults of all ability levels. Young children can learn the basics of water safety and elementary swim strokes, while older kids and adults can continue to master their stroke technique with the guidance of our instructors. 

Our aquatics facility includes a warm-water leisure pool, indoor lap pool, outdoor splash pad, whirlpool, and waterslide. Families can enjoy daily open swim time at our Y.

The Elk River YMCA's swim lessons and aquatic programs include:

  • Swim Lessons for Kids & Adults
  • Swim Safety Lessons for Young Kids
  • Private & Buddy Swim Lessons
  • Competitive Swim Team
  • Lifeguard, CPR & First Aid Training
  • Group Aquatic Exercise Classes
  • Open & Lap Swim