Duluth Area Family YMCA

Nice enough but not great accessibility. First off the street location Duluth has let fall apart the sidewalks and road are desperate need of repair. The handicap parking doesn’t have an access aisle for unloading wheelchairs and you feel very unsafe exiting your vehicle into traffic especially as a wheelchair user. The meters can’t be fed from a wheelchair without severe contortions. Duluth city is determined to make it difficult for the disabled community to access anything. The entrance into the facility is a turnstile which isn’t at all wheelchair accessible but the staff will let you in the exit swing away gate. There is an elevator to 4/5 floors, however if you wanted to book a private workout, rock climb or play racquetball it’s stairs very disappointing. However on the 2nd floor there is a hand cycle you can pull out the seat and roll chair into adjustable height for the pedals. A recumbent elipitical which you can lock your feet into place on and use your arms to make it move most of the equipment is spaced far enough out you can get in and around with exceptions to some of the areas on the second floor. I haven’t used the pools or locker rooms yet but a cursory glance looks accessible and the indoor track on the 3rd floor is a lot of fun however they didn’t have wheelchairs in mind and it is evident with a steep camber at each turn it’s also a ridiculously small track 1/16th a mile but it is a smooth flooring and I enjoyed myself. Overall I liked the facility very clean with amiable staff.

Amazing place! I feel like I've turned over a new leaf here. The saunas are truly the best part.

I love it. Atmosphere is nice and kind people. It's been a big help for me and my anxiety.

This is a great facility with great staff. There have been no cleanliness issues when I have been there, as mentioned in some other reviews. The locker rooms are tidy, the pool is spotless. The second floor features some fantastic equipment and a lot of variety. I have also really enjoyed the Gentle Yoga with Natalie and the Fitness Yoga with Kristin.

I have been going to the downtown Duluth YMCA for 5 years. Excellent service and facility! Excellent staff members as well. My company was hired to epoxy the pool room walls and ceilings. Emily and Corey are a pleasure to work for. When the job was completed we were paid immediately. Thank you YMCA downtown Duluth!