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.

McGaw YMCA Main Building

1000 Grove St.
Evanston, IL 60201

Features include:

• 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

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