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

Facility hours

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

Kid & Teen Activities

Kids and teens can participate in many different fun and engaging activities at Blaisdell YMCA in South Minneapolis. 

Our Y offers before and after school care to give kids a safe, structured environment while parents are at work. 

We coach a variety of youth sports, including basketball, soccer, and flag football, that will teach kids and teens our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 

Our summer camps, day camps, and adventure races will keep children active and engaged throughout the year.

Blaisdell YMCA offer these activities for kids and teens:

Health & Fitness

If you're looking to improve your health and wellbeing with a personalized exercise routine, try the fitness center at Blaisdell YMCA. 

Our machines and free weights will help you to hone your endurance, strength, and overall fitness level. For guidance on your fitness journey, you can work with one of our dedicated personal trainers. 

Additionally, we offer many free group exercise classes each week, including strength, cardio, dance, and yoga. 

All are welcome in these workout classes – no matter your age or current fitness level.

Fitness opportunities at Blaisdell YMCA in South Minneapolis include:

Swim Lessons & Aquatics

Blaisdell YMCA offers swim lessons for both children and adults at our aquatic center in South Minneapolis. 

Our certified swim instructors teach a full range of classes, from basic water safety for young kids to advanced swimming techniques for older kids and adults. 

During our open swim time, you can also jump in the water whenever it suits you. 

We have a six-lane lap pool, whirlpool, and sauna for our members to enjoy.

Blaisdell YMCA's swim lessons and other aquatic offerings include:

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