Wellmark YMCA | Polk County, IA

501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
4.4
(559 reviews)
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About this class



Families rave about the awesome vibe at Wellmark YMCA, especially how kiddo swimmers light up with pride after each meet. Fair warning: your little ones might just ask to join every swim class they can find!

Age Groups:
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Activity Types:
Swimming
Soccer
Movement

Reviews

William Schmitt

5.0
via google

March 15th & 16th we got to enjoy the kiddos swimming at this years regionals meet and what a YMCA👍 the Dolphins did a great team job and we are so proud of them all Great job and a great pool👍

Posted on: March 19, 2025

Patrick Whitmore

5.0
via google

We had a fantastic time at this year's regionals meet on March 15th & 16th, watching the kiddos swim. What an awesome YMCA! The Dolphins did an amazing job, and we’re so proud of them. Great pool and great team! This location is incredible, especially with the Skywalk that lets you get in and out without stepping outside—it's one of only two gyms in the U.S. that connects this way. The building is huge with two massive pool areas, well-spaced training equipment, two full basketball courts, and 10 racquetball/handball courts. The mechanical workout equipment is a bit dated but still functional. Impressive doesn’t even begin to cover it! This YMCA takes up an entire city block. The machines are plentiful and in great shape. There's even a bouldering wall, several racquetball courts, and a large gym. The aquatic center is unlike any other YMCA I’ve seen—truly impressive. The locker rooms are posh and feature a sauna as well.

Posted on: April 02, 2025

Ryan Wilson

5.0
via google

Very spacious facility with more than enough weight machines for a decent turnout at the gym! Nice staff, convenient location while traveling.

Posted on: July 11, 2025

Mitch Roglidiccio

3.0
via google

Very nice facilities but takes patience to find a staff member who can sign you up for a membership. Tried Tamesha Shields email and calling and Danielle at Wellmark Y. Finally, found someone at Walnut Creek who was very helpful.

Posted on: May 15, 2025

Paul Andrew Anderson

5.0
via google

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.

Posted on: January 06, 2022

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Open Hours

Sunday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM

FAQs for Parents

What ages can attend these classes?
Looks like, "Wellmark YMCA" offers classes for a variety of ages including: Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers.
What activities do you do in class?
From what we know, "Wellmark YMCA" offers a variety of activities including: Swimming, Soccer, Movement.