Wellmark YMCA, located in the heart of Des Moines, offers a wide range of facilities that cater to diverse fitness needs. With a massive complex that includes racquetball courts, basketball courts, an aquatic center, and more, it promises a comprehensive workout experience. The unique feature of connecting to the Skywalk makes it convenient to access, especially during harsh weather conditions, and their upscale locker rooms add a touch of luxury.
However, some issues arise with equipment maintenance and pool accessibility during swim team practices. Their cancellation policy and parking fees also pose inconveniences for some members. Overall, it's an expansive facility with extensive amenities, ideal for a varied fitness regime.
Pros:
- Wide range of workout equipment.
- Massive complex with diverse facilities.
- Convenient Skywalk access.
- Exclusive locker rooms with added amenities.
- Affordable parking in nearby garage.
- Well-equipped aquatic center.
- Friendly and helpful staff.
- Great location in downtown Des Moines.
- Inexpensive membership options.
- Complimentary coffee on the first floor.
Cons:
- Issues with equipment maintenance.
- Inconvenient cancellation policy.
- Limited pool access during swim team practices.
Location / Contact
- Address: 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Phone:+1 515-282-9622
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:dmymca.org
Rating Stats
Reviews (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.5-star.
This business has 10 reviews.
The address is: 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States .
The contact number is +1 515-282-9622
This service is listed under Gym .
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elizabeth etter
11 months ago
Whatever happened to having a normal pool one u don't have to swim laps in don't make since to me.... Sauna was nice and hot Good place to work out.. friendly staff.. ten foot pool is cold 5ft pool warm but like I said no swimming to have fun just laps.
Wade Karp
11 months ago
My favorite gym. You have everything you need: incline treadmill, seated machines, free weights, 120 pound dumbbells and more. Coffee at no cost, on the first floor. Inexpensive membership.
M E
11 months ago
Just visiting from out of town. Very open facility with lots of different spaces for resistance training. The cardio equipment does not have its own television service so you have to bring your own entertainment. Parking is only $1/ hour at the garage next door, but if you are a regular member it's best to get the parking package on your membership.
Eunice Marzah
1 year ago
Great place to work out ,they definitely have all the amenities you can think of.
Liz Morales
1 year ago
I moved to Iowa temporarily and I was looking for a place that wasn’t difficult to cancel with. I am a travel nurse so flexibility is huge to me. I went with this place instead of anytime fitness because originally they told me there was no cancellation fee that I would just be able to cancel before the next cycle bills and I would be fine. Recently my contract is ending and I go to end it and they told me I would be billed for the next month because it wasn’t in the 15 day mark. I explained to the front desk worker that the reason I signed up with this gym is specifically because of what I thought was a smooth transition. Even though I was ending my membership 13 days before the mark. Ridiculous. They were rude and didn’t even care to hear me out when I was cooperating with them just fine. If you are a traveler for work do not come here. Take your money else where. Even though it’s close and convenient to hospitals and downtown, the equipment is always broken, the steam room never works, and if you are sold because of the huge pools, the swim team practices all the time and they have meets every weekend so you can’t even use the pool on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Not to mention you have to pay for parking every time.
Anthony Messina
1 year ago
Huge YMCA right in the heart of downtown. Parking was easy, right out front but also has a garage for $1/hr. The facility was massive. Lap pools, racket ball courts, track, 2 basketball courts and tons of equipment.Basketball court did get heavily occupied and definitely a rougher group to play against, but steer clear of that and you’ll be fine.
Theresa Leopold
1 year ago
Here for Regional YMCA swim meet. Good facility for swimming and ample room for spectators. Access via skywalk allows shelter from the unseasonably cold wind.
John Tyler
1 year ago
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.
David Calvin
1 year ago
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.
PaulAndrewAndersonOrg
1 year ago
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.