What to Expect

As we reopen our facilities, we're keeping our members' and staff's health and safety at the forefront. Therefore, we've made adjustments within our facility and to our guidelines for use. While we were mandated to close quickly, we are reopening slowly and in phases. Learn more about our cleaning and safety guidelines below.

The information below is subject to change at any time as new information and resources become available.

What to Expect

Branch-specific Information

Indianola YMCA John R. Grubb YMCA South Suburban YMCA Walnut Creek YMCA Waukee Family YMCA Wellmark YMCA

AMENITY GUIDELINES

Locker Room Guidelines Pool Guidelines Group Exercise Guidelines Racquetball Guidelines Gym & Walking Track Guidelines

All YMCA Facilities

• Branches open to all YMCA of Greater Des Moines members only. Members under 13 years of age are required to have direct supervision by an adult member.
• An enhanced sanitation protocol involving frequent and thorough cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces and equipment throughout the facility.
• Limitations on the capacity of the building and individual workout areas, and strict social distancing guidelines in place.
• Staff trained on enhanced sanitation protocol, social distancing and personal hygiene requirements; daily health screenings before reporting to work.
• Personal protective equipment required for all staff.
• Members are not required to wear face coverings but are strongly encouraged to do so whenever possible while they are in the Y.
• Upon arriving, members must complete a brief health screening before being allowed to check into the facility.
• Wash or sanitize your hands upon entry, and frequently while you are in the facility.
• Observe the posted capacity limits and social distancing requirements.
• Wipe down equipment and weights before and after using them with the wipes provided. Staff will disinfect equipment between uses.
• Limit your visit to 60 minutes or less so others have a chance to work out.
• Towel service and drinking fountains will not be in use. Please bring your own filled water bottle and hand towel from home.
• Small lockers for valuables will be available. Members are encouraged to bring a small gym bag for other personal items and keep the bag with you during your workout.
• No food or drink allowed (except water bottles brought from home).
• People over age 65 or those with underlying health conditions that put them at greater risk from COVID-19 should exercise extreme caution when using any public facility, including the Y.

Amenities Available with Limitations:

• Cardio equipment - treadmills, ellipticals, cycles, rowing machines
• Weight machines
• Free weights
• Pools (Available at Indianola, Waukee & Wellmark Ys)
• In-person group fitness classes
• Virtual classes (online)
• Racquetball courts
• Walking track
• Locker rooms
• Gymnasiums

Temporarily Unavailable:

• Learn & Play childcare
• Common areas
• Pool (John R. Grubb, South Suburban & Walnut Creek Ys)

Remember, if you are experiencing symptoms of illness or have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, please do not come to the Y.