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One Membership. Endless Opportunities.

From spin class to swimming laps, a YMCA membership opens every door. Sign up today and pay no joining fee with code FreeSept25 at checkout! Or, fill out the form below and our membership team will get in touch to discuss getting your Y journey started.

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Our Locations

Wellmark YMCA

501 Grand Ave Des Moines, 50309 Get Directions 515-282-9622 Branch Hours
MON: 5 am - 9 pm
TUE: 5 am - 9 pm
WED: 5 am - 9 pm
THU: 5 am - 9 pm
FRI: 5 am - 8 pm
SAT: 7 am - 4 pm
SUN: 9 am - 4 pm
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Waukee Family YMCA

210 N. Warrior Lane Waukee, 50263 Get Directions 515-987-9996 Branch Hours
MON: 5 am - 9 pm
TUE: 5 am - 9 pm
WED: 5 am - 9 pm
THU: 5 am - 9 pm
FRI: 5 am - 8 pm
SAT: 6 am - 6 pm
SUN: 8 am - 4 pm
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Walnut Creek Family YMCA

948 73rd St. West Des Moines, 50265 Get Directions 515-224-1888 Branch Hours
MON: 5 am - 9 pm
TUE: 5 am - 9 pm
WED: 5 am - 9 pm
THU: 5 am - 9 pm
FRI: 5 am - 8 pm
SAT: 6 am - 4 pm
SUN: 8 am - 4 pm
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Member Benefits

Fitness Classes

FREE with your membership, choose from dozens of classes like Cycling, BodyPump, and Yoga. No need to register, just join in whenever it's convenient for you!

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EGYM Technology

Take the guesswork out of fitness! EGYM utilizes a smart strength circuit, where machines automatically adjust to your settings and guide you through a series of exercises, ensuring proper form and progression.

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Body Composition Analysis

Stay on track during your fitness journey with our state-of-the-art body composition analysis tool: secaTRU. Every YMCA member gets a FREE initial scan.

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Nationwide Access

A YMCA membership not only grants you access to all of our metro locations, but to Ys across the nation. Get your Y workout in no matter where you go.

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Family Benefits

A family membership includes access to expanded benefits like FREE Rookie Sports registrations, Youth Enrichment programs and classes, and Adult and Child swim lessons.

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Virtual Fitness

Workout anytime, anywhere with our FREE virtual wellness platform, YWellness 24/7. Choose from hundreds of classes like cardio, meditation, and strength, whenever it's convenient for you.

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