The McGaw YMCA

Evanston, Illinois

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Facilities


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.

  • Exterior of 1000 Grove Exterior of 1000 Grove Exterior of 1000 Grove Welcome to the McGaw YMCA located on 1000 Grove in Evanston, IL.
  • The Y is located near downtown Evanston, just 2 blocks away from the Davis CTA and Metra Stations.
  • Welcome to the Front Entrance of the McGaw YMCA in downtown Evanston.
  • Parking Parking Parking Members of the McGaw YMCA in Evanston enjoy 2 free hours of parking.
  • Front Desk Front Desk Front Desk Welcome to the Lobby, where our Front Desk staff are here to greet members and guests.
  • Tours Tours Tours Ask about taking a tour of our facilities and learn more about what the Y has to offer your family. Click here to learn more about joining the Y.
  • Group Exercise Studio Group Exercise Studio Group Exercise Studio The Y offers over 95 free group exercise classes, including Zumba, Spinning, Pilates, and Yoga. Click here to view the Group Exercise Schedule.
  • Training & Weight Loss Training & Weight Loss Training & Weight Loss Get extra support on your wellness journey through customized Wellness Orientations, Basic Training, Personal Training, and Move It To Lose It. Click here to learn more.
  • Wellness Center Wellness Center Wellness Center Exercise with state-of-the-art cardio equipment and Cardio Theater system with five 52” televisions and audio plug-in at each cardio machine.
  • Weight Machines Weight Machines Weight Machines Weight machines, lockers, and exercise balls are available for members' use.
  • Spin Studio Spin Studio Spin Studio Located on the upper track level, the Spin Studio holds free spin classes for Y members in Evanston. Click here to view the Group Exercise Schedule.
  • Free Weights Free Weights Free Weights
  • Medicine Balls & Kettle Bells Medicine Balls & Kettle Bells Medicine Balls & Kettle Bells
  • Sebring-Lewis Center Gymnasium Sebring-Lewis Center Gymnasium Sebring-Lewis Center Gymnasium The SLC is a 30,000 square-foot gymnasium with two full basketball courts, and an indoor running/walking track. Click here to view the latest gym schedule.
  • Lockers Lockers Lockers Small and large rental lockers available, or bring a lock for daily use.
  • Upper Track Level Upper Track Level Upper Track Level
  • Locker Rooms Locker Rooms Locker Rooms The Y has 5 locker rooms total: Men’s and Women’s Adult-only locker rooms, Boys’ and Girls’ locker rooms for grades 3-8, and a Family locker room with private changing rooms complete with shower, toilet facilities and changing table.
  • Steam & Sauna Rooms Steam & Sauna Rooms Steam & Sauna Rooms Separate steam rooms and saunas in both men’s and women’s locker rooms
  • 6-Lane Pool 6-Lane Pool 6-Lane Pool Murdough Pool: 25 yards, six lanes, primarily used for lap swimming, swim team practice and meets, and selected water fitness classes. Temperature approximately 80°F. Click here to view to pool schedule.
  • Spa/Hot Tub Spa/Hot Tub Spa/Hot Tub
  • 4-Lane Pool 4-Lane Pool 4-Lane Pool 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. Click here to view to pool schedule.
  • 4-Lane Pool & Bridge to the Sky Deck 4-Lane Pool & Bridge to the Sky Deck 4-Lane Pool & Bridge to the Sky Deck
  • North & South Sky Decks North & South Sky Decks North & South Sky Decks Primarily used for party rentals and meeting space. To learn more about party rentals, click here.
  • Sky Deck North Sky Deck North Sky Deck North Primarily used for party rentals and meeting space. To learn more about party rentals, click here.
  • Racquetball, Hand Ball and Squash Courts Racquetball, Hand Ball and Squash Courts Racquetball, Hand Ball and Squash Courts Located in the 5th Floor of the McGaw YMCA in Evanston. Learn more about racquetball leagues here.
  • Training Center Training Center Training Center Punching bags and space for training located on the 5th floor by the courts.
  • Observation Deck Observation Deck Observation Deck Click here for information on Racquetball Leagues in Evanston.
  • Personal Training Office Personal Training Office Personal Training Office Get personalized support through Personal Training and Wellness Orientations. Meet the personal trainers by clicking here.
  • Massage Studio Massage Studio Massage Studio Located in the Wellness Center, the Massage Studio offers a variety of different therapeutic massage by licensed therapists. Meet our massage therapists by clicking here.
  • Pilates Studio Pilates Studio Pilates Studio To learn more about Pilates Personal Training, click here.
  • Personal Wellness Center Personal Wellness Center Personal Wellness Center Additional space for group exercise classes, wellness programs, cardio & strength training equipment as well as free weights.
  • Chinnock Lounge Chinnock Lounge Chinnock Lounge Ideal meeting space located just inside the Front Lobby.
  • The Evanston Review Room The Evanston Review Room The Evanston Review Room The ERR is used for meeting space, rentals as well as some group exercise classes.
  • Vendeteria Vendeteria Vendeteria Located down the hallway of the Front Lobby, next door to the Group Exercise Studio on the first floor.
  • Elesh Learning Center Elesh Learning Center Elesh Learning Center A space utilized for tutoring and Project SOAR. YMCA youth members receive one hour of free tutoring per week.
  • Elesh Center Computer Lab Elesh Center Computer Lab Elesh Center Computer Lab
  • Beidler Childcare Center Beidler Childcare Center Beidler Childcare Center Located downstairs from the Front Lobby, Y members receive 2 free hours of childcare while they work out. Learn more here.
  • Beidler Childcare Center Beidler Childcare Center Beidler Childcare Center Located downstairs from the Front Lobby, Y members receive 2 free hours of childcare while they work out. Learn more here.
  • Beidler Childcare Center Beidler Childcare Center Beidler Childcare Center Located downstairs from the Front Lobby, Y members receive 2 free hours of childcare while they work out. Learn more here.
  • Program Support Program Support Program Support Located just inside the Front Lobby, Program Support staff are waiting to assist with signing up for programs, including day camp and Camp Echo. Learn more about our summer day camps in Evanston here and Camp Echo here.
  • Youth Lobby Youth Lobby Youth Lobby The Youth Lobby with ping pong and pool tables gives families, young Y members and guests a place to hang out.
  • McGaw YMCA Children's Center McGaw YMCA Children's Center McGaw YMCA Children's Center Located just down the street at 1420 Maple Ave, the Children's Center offers programs for infants through kids in 5th grade. Learn more about the Children's Center at the McGaw YMCA here.
  • McGaw YMCA Chidlren's Center McGaw YMCA Chidlren's Center McGaw YMCA Chidlren's Center Located just down the street at 1420 Maple Ave, the Children's Center offers programs for infants through kids in 5th grade and summer day camps for kids 2 1/2 years through 8th grade. Learn more about the Children's Center at the McGaw YMCA here.
  • Foster Reading Center Foster Reading Center Foster Reading Center The Foster Reading Center is a literacy program for kids K through 2nd grade. Learn more about FRC here.
  • McGaw YMCA Camp Echo McGaw YMCA Camp Echo McGaw YMCA Camp Echo Located in Fremont, Michigan, Camp Echo is an overnight camp for kids entering 3rd grade through 12th grade. In addition to the typically camping experience, Camp Echo offers off-site adventure trips, and programming year-round. Learn more here.

McGaw YMCA Main Building

1000 Grove St.
Evanston, IL 60201

Features include:

Exercise and Wellness Facilities


  • Life Fitness treadmills, cross-trainers, and stair climbers
  • Lifecycle upright and recumbent bikes
  • StairMaster stepmills
  • Cardio Theater system with five 52” televisions and audio plug-ins at each cardio machine
  • Free WiFi access in Wellness Center

  • Complete strength training circuit
  • Hammer Strength free weight area

  • 30,000 square-foot gymnasium with two full basketball courts, and an indoor running/walking track

  • Pilates personal training studio

  • Cycling studio for spin classes

  • Racquetball, handball, walleyball, and squash courts

  • Group exercise studio with wood flooring and mirrors

Indoor Pools

  • Warm Water Pool: 25 yards, four lanes, primarily used for swim lessons, family swim, open swim, and selected water fitness classes
  • 72 lengths to the mile
  • Water temperature approximately 85-87° F

  • Murdough Pool: 25 yards, six lanes, primarily used for lap swimming, advanced swim lessons, swim team practice and meets, and selected water fitness classes
  • 72 lengths to the mile
  • Water temperature approximately 80°F

  • Hot Tub (18 yrs. & up)
  • Water temperature approximately 103°F
  • Max capacity of 4 people

Locker Rooms

  • Separate steam rooms and saunas in both men’s and women’s locker rooms (18 yrs. & up)

  • Men’s and Women’s Adult-only locker rooms
  • Everybody’s 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 and their caregivers, and for all genders
  • Boys’ and Girls’ locker rooms for grades 3-8
  • Small and large rental lockers available, or bring a lock for daily use (locks may be cut if left overnight)
  • Lock rentals available for day use at the front desk with a photo ID

Facilities for Children & Families

  • MetaMedia, Evanston’s premiere makerspace for middle school youth

  • Beidler Babysitting Center is available at no cost for those members with a family membership type
  • Up to 2 free hours per day for children who are walking
  • Up to 1 free hour per day for non-walking infants
  • For the most up-to-date hours, please visit www.mcgawymca.org/about-our-y/maps-hours

  • Free WiFi access and lounge space

Parking

Members of the McGaw YMCA receive parking passes for our lot, valid for 6 months at a time. Enjoy free parking for up to two hours while you work out.

Our member lot is located just south of the McGaw YMCA building. Our staff lot is located across the street and under the covered lot south of the building. The staff lot is available for use by members on weekdays before 8am and after 4pm, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.

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

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