YMCA of Southwestern Indiana

For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Responsibility

Downtown YMCA

Built in 1913, the Downtown YMCA is committed to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Our staff have a member’s first attitude and their first priority is to see that you feel at home.

The Downtown facility includes:

  • Comfortable locker rooms including separate Adult and Family facilities
  • Well trained and friendly staff to assist you in all areas
  • A full Wellness Area with free weights, cardiovascular and strength equipment
  • Three gymnasiums (2 adult courts and 2 youth gyms)
  • A 25 meter swimming pool with lap and recreational swimming
  • Group Exercise classes from traditional Aerobics to kickboxing and Pilates
  • Indoor Cycling classes
  • Personal Fitness Center with cardiovascular and strength equipment
  • Three indoor tracks
  • Staffed Childwatch and Youth Center Facilities for kids while their parents workout

Facility Hours of Operation

Monday through Thursday – 5:00am to 9:00pm
Friday – 5:00am to 8:00pm
Saturday – 6:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday – 12:00pm to 6:00pm

Holiday Hours

Easter – closed
Memorial Day – 5:00am to 2:00pm
Fourth of July – Closed
Labor Day- 5:00am to 2:00pm
Thanksgiving – Closed
Christmas Eve – 5:00am to 2:00pm
Christmas Day – Closed
New Years Eve – 5:00am to 2:00pm
New Years Day – Closed

Child Watch (Nursery) – Ages 6 months to 6 years

The Child Watch is a nursery service for YMCA members’ children while their parents are in the facility. There is no charge for this service and it may be used for up to two hours per day.

Hours of Availability
Monday -Friday – 8:00am to 1:00pm                                                                                                                                                                                         Monday through Thursday – 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday – 8:00am to 12:30pm

Youth Activity Center

Hey Kids! Looking for something fun to do during the after school or in summer months?
Checkout the Youth Activity Center!

  • Wii Fit
  • Wii Sports
  • Wii Play
  • MarioKart
  • Foosball Tables
  • Air Hockey
  • Pool Tables
  • Board Games
  • and much more

This area is free to youth members ages 6 to 14 and is supervised during the following hours:

Hours of Availability

Monday – Thursday – 3:30pm to 7:30pm
Friday 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Saturday 8:30am to 12:30pm
Sunday Closed


Downtown YMCA
222 NW 6th Street
Evansville, IN 47708
812.423.9622