The McGaw YMCA’s main building, recreational center and Children’s Center are conveniently located near downtown Evanston, just two blocks west of the Davis Street CTA and Metra stations. We’re proud to offer outstanding staff and volunteers at each of our facilities that support the Evanston area’s youth, adults and families.
McGaw YMCA Main Building
1000 Grove St.
Evanston, IL 60201
Features include:
Exercise and Wellness Facilities
- Group exercise studio with wood flooring and mirrors
- Pilates personal training studio
- Racquetball, handball, and squash courts
- Life Fitness treadmills, cross-trainers, and stairclimbers
- Lifecycle upright and recumbent bikes
- StairMaster stepmills
- Complete strength training circuit
- Hammer Strength free weight area
- FitLinxx electronic personal training system
- Cardio Theater system with five 52” televisions and audio plug-in at each cardio machine
- Gym (Sebring-Lewis Center) 30,000 square-foot gymnasium with two full basketball courts, an indoor running/walking track
Indoor Pools
- Warm Water Pool: 25 yards, four lanes, primarily used for swim lessons, family swim, open swim, and selected water fitness classes. 36 laps to the mile. Temperature approximately 85-87° F.
- Murdough Pool: 25 yards, six lanes, primarily used for lap swimming, swim team practice and meets, and selected water fitness classes. 36 laps to the mile. Temperature approximately 80°F.
Locker Rooms
- Men’s and Women’s Adult-only locker rooms
- Separate steam rooms and saunas in both men’s and women’s locker rooms
- Family locker room with private changing rooms complete with shower, toilet facilities and changing table, for parents or guardians with children of any age and either gender, and for people with disabilities
- Boys’ and Girls’ locker rooms for grades 3-8
- Small and large rental lockers available, or bring a lock for daily use
Facilities for Children & Families
- Youth Lobby with ping pong and pool tables
- Elesh Family Learning Center with reference materials and computer lab
- Beidler Babysitting Center (2 free hours per day for family members)
Parking:
Members of the McGaw YMCA receive parking passes for our lot. Enjoy free parking while you work out.
Additional locations
- McGaw YMCA Children’s Center, 1420 Maple Avenue in Evanston
- Foster Reading Center , 2010 Dewey Avenue in Evanston
- Camp Echo in Fremont, Michigan
