Wellmark YMCA

Fantastic experience: Nice place, open on time and many options. Whether to workout on machines , free weights , cardio equipment , swimming or classes; they have about anything for anyone . Along with racquetball courts , basketball courts, etc. They have regular locker room and then a fitness center ( like a vip , executive ) with towels, disposable razors, shaving cream, hair gel, hair spray, spray deodorant , powder, q-tips , aftershave , hair dryers, etc for additional costs monthly where you can keep your stuff in assigned locker and key code for entry to room with sauna and steam room , hot tub, showers , bathroom . They used to provide a service that washed your clothes daily and out back in locker which all of us fitness center members really loved and awaiting for it to return especially since staff say they’re working on it. They give a laundry bag and ya toss it in bin when done working out then clothes are back in locker next day for workout . Really great option so you don’t have to bring a gym bag every trip to exercise . Just a change of clothes for after shower . You have to park at meters which is done through app now or can park in ramp on east side of the Ymca which is like $2 or something . All in all nice huge facility to do a plethora of things or get in/out and back to hustle and bustle of life.

Fantastic experience: I work at the YMCA it's really good!

Fantastic experience: the entire gym is great the only bad thing to point out is that they close very early. as for those of us who left work late.

Fantastic experience: Very family friendly. amazing staff, very clean.. Sauna for males and females; awesome pool.. they have great coaches for training.

Fantastic experience: Nice facility. No free parking.

Fantastic experience: Wow! Very impressive YMCA that takes up an entire city block. The machines are plentiful and in very good shape. Bouldering wall along with several racquetball courts and a large gymnasium. Aquatic Center is unlike any YMCA I have ever seen before, beyond impressive. Locker rooms are posh and have a sauna as well.

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to train!

Positive experience: Pool is wonderful but way too cold. Much colder than the Walnut Creek YMCA. Please up the temp in at least the program pool!

Fantastic experience: My current gym! The staff here is amazing! I enjoy morning workouts and a cup of the free hot coffee after I finish. Has a nice pool, 2 indoor basketball courts and an indoor track. I have a student discount and I think the price is fair. The equipment is a bit outdated but functional and it can beca bit crowded in the afternoons. There is plenty of space to squat and deadlift, which is important to me!

Fantastic experience: Best fitness setup in the city!! Awesome Olympic-sized swimming pool, over 5,000 sq ft of workout space, a 1/8 mile indoor track, racquet ball courts for days, multiple basketball courts, steam room, sauna and an indoor batting cage. This place is the best in the city!!

Fantastic experience: Very clean equipment, locker rooms, and pool area. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Lots of class offerings for the family.

Fantastic experience: Awesome location; cannot beat getting in & out of a facility without ever going outside, due to the Skywalk; it's only one of two gyms in the US that connects this way. The building is huge; a massive (2) pool area; all training equipment is well spaced out. Two full BB courts; 10 Racquetball / handball courts; mechanical workout equipment is aging but functional.

Fantastic experience: Enjoyment of friends the workout equipment was wiped down the showers will clean always had clean towels

Fantastic experience: Great people understandIng people's needs. Helps with the commitment on trying to make myself feel better. Thanks staff

Fantastic experience: only place where i can take my kids swimming indoors due to covid19. the workers are friendly and the environment is clean. no complaints here. we go there maybe 4 times a month.

Fantastic experience: Staff members never fail to say hi and bye to me. That makes me feel like home. I spend a lot of time here during the week. Staff really makes the difference. I want the management to know they are doing a great job training these wonderful people on how to treat the YMCA members. Keep it up!

Fantastic experience: Clean! Great customer service, and so many options! Lots of equipment, a track, basketball courts, pools etc. Love this place.

Fantastic experience: I've always kept my membership at the YMCA. Right now I'm doing strength and muscle building. Customer service is great, and my fellow consictiuing are friendly.

Fantastic experience: Great facility and plenty of seating for spectators that come to see their kids swim

Fantastic experience: Awesome swimming venue. Plenty of space to social distance. Great fun at the YMCA.

Fantastic experience: Love going there. Great morning workout environment! Great staff!

Fantastic experience: Great place to work good people big pool and a good basketball court two different lock rooms ones normally the is for vip

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Love this place! The staff is absolutely amazing and the equipment is some of the best in town!

Fantastic experience: My husband and I were members for more than 5 years and recently had to cancel our membership because we moved. We are so sad to say goodbye to this facility and it’s staff and patrons. We’re both serious lifters and appreciated the quality of the equipment and the multiple areas with power racks. There are good cardio machine options as well, and most of the cardio machines were recently upgraded. The community you’re able to build as a regular with people from all walks of life is an added bonus. Would definitely recommend for people at any fitness level looking for a gym to call home.

Fantastic experience: Great facility. Beautiful racquetball courts. Super friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: Big YMCA but once you get use to it good. Parking is not the greatest but that downtown. Has a lot of equipment to use, so you don't have to wait on somebody.One of the best places to go to get a workout. Very friendly staff and invitational. Also very knowledgeable about there schedule for all classes qnd use of the equipment. Treat like a member and not a number. Place is kept clean well. Also have work schedule for everybody all ages and size. Would recommend this place to everybody. Keep up the good work.

Fantastic experience: Huge fitness facility with indoor track, basketball, racquetball, fitness classes, yoga, massage, an Olympic size swimming pool, and a second pool for water fitness classes. The facility is clean and the covid mitigation plans there are excellent. The air quality in the building is excellent, plenty of oxygen for everyone, even with a mask on!

Fantastic experience: Everything one could want from a YMCA and much more. The staff is respecting mask and social Distancing recommendations while still helping members and guests get the most possible from their time at the facility! Highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Super huge facility. Definerly a fun place to go with your kids. Very friendly staff and other members. Personally havent taken any of their classes, but they provide all the equipment needed for basketball, raketball, etx ..

Fantastic experience: My husband and I just joined and we love all the services and equipment. It's a very clean and beautiful facility too.

Fantastic experience: What a great pool! I enjoyed hosting our "Deck Pass Live" shows there during the TYR Pro Swim Series.

Fantastic experience: I love going here. You have so many options to exercise. The classes that are included in your membership are my favorite. Everyone is very helpful and kind.

Fantastic experience: This is a wonderful location and facility. The people who work here are kind and very helpful. All the equipment are up-to-date and the swimming pool is a full size Olympic pool and a smaller program pool for teaching and special activities. If you live in or around Des Moines you should check it out.

Fantastic experience: The staff goes out of their way for the guests, very clean environment, the equipment is always in working condition, restrooms and locker rooms are always clean. I'm sure when the pool opens it will be a great addition.

Fantastic experience: I just had an excellent customer service experience with Jazz at the front desk. I had some confusion over my credit card expiring and my membership lapsing and he explained everything and was so kind. Also, Pete is such a friendly person to see at the desk. Thank you for providing a great service, during a very busy time of day they took the time to get me situated! I love the Y.

Fantastic experience: I love this place and by supporting the YMCA, you are supporting a great cause. This facility has lots of classes to choose from, a huge selection of equipment, and two swimming pools.

Fantastic experience: I love the fitness center and staff at the Wellmark YMCA. Day care is ok, they need to copy the Southside YMCA programming they have in place for the daycare. Nonetheless I love my Y!

Fantastic experience: This place is great started up here with a co-worker and go every day before work made life great lost 14 pounds in a month and a half!!! 10/5 stars

Fantastic experience: this gym is huge. it has the biggest pool in Iowa. there is a climbing wall yoga classes. all the free weights and gym equipment you would ever need. There are classes for fitness everything.

Fantastic experience: This new, beautiful facility has all of your fitness needs. Located in the heart of downtown, it is close to just about everything. Now, it even has a large pool to enjoy as well, check it out! It's fun to stay at the YMCA! You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal! You can do what about you feel!

Fantastic experience: The staff here are so friendly and wonderful! The gym is awesome and clean! My only wish would be for more basketball hoops!

Fantastic experience: This is a very nice facility. I really enjoyed the mind body center here. I am a member at another YMCA, but I called ahead of time to make sure my membership would be accepted here - no issues. This was at great location to exercise while staying downtown. I'm hoping I get to return at some point.

Fantastic experience: Great facility! I'm really happy to be a member at the downtown Y. The place is HUGE and filled with plenty of equipment for a variety of activities. Everything is kept clean and is well-maintained. The parking situation is not bad for being right downtown. BONUS: Tbe staff is super-friendly and knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: Great facility with something for everyone. I do all of my training for triathlon here and love it. Super welcoming and inclusive for everyone, clean and safe facilities, large a spacious and versatile, great convenient parking, etc. Highly recommend the Downtown Y and the Greater Des Moines YMCA Association!

Fantastic experience: Attended a handball tournament here. Facilities are very nice, cool layout with the handball courts right next to the basketball court. Tons of different workout machines, seemed to have everything someone working out would need. Staff were very friendly as well, overall very pleasant experience here.

Fantastic experience: Nice facility, great pool.

Fantastic experience: This new facility is probably the most beautiful YMCA in the world. Enormous wide open spaces. Every area has so much room, so much equipment, with very high ceilings, bright and clean. Always full of people but not a crowded feeling. And I cant wait to see the HUGE indoor pool opening soon. You've got to check this place out.

Fantastic experience: The downtown YMCA has been a great addition to my workout routine! The atmosphere is always upbeat and positive. The staff are always helpful. I love the child's area because they actually play and interact with the kids. My 3 year old is always excited about going and talks about the activities he made too! The equipment is abundant for what I use and is in good condition. The women's restrooms and locker rooms are very nice and well kept! Plus you can't go wrong with access to the skywalk from the $1 parking garage!!

Fantastic experience: It's placed in downtown that's so nice and clean

Fantastic experience: Great facilities: everything is always clean, staff is always friendly, and te price for the facilities downtown beat that of any other gym in town! Join the cause !

Fantastic experience: The nicest Y you will ever find. Great staff. They have a special warm water pool for water aerobics. Excellent for indoor cycling classes. This is a partnership with Mercy Hospital, so they have several very good medical programs, especially for cancer patients and survivors. No court sports at this location.