Welcome to the McGaw YMCA

Learn more about our 1000 Grove Street main building and amenities below.

MCGAW YMCA

1000 Grove Street
Evanston, IL 60201

Directions

847-475-7400

REGULAR FACILTY HOURS

Monday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fitness Center Hours:
Fitness Center opens 15 minutes after the facility opens.
Pool Hours:
Pools close 30 minutes before facility closes.
Monday
9:30 AM -12:00 PM and 3:45 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM -12:00 PM and 3:45 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM -12:00 PM and 3:45 - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM -12:00 PM and 3:45 - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM -12:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM -12:00 PM
Sunday
CLOSED

UPCOMING HOLIDAY HOURS & CLOSURES

The Y Has Something for Everyone!

The McGaw YMCA’s main health and fitness facility is located at 1000 Grove Street near downtown Evanston, just two blocks west of the Davis Street CTA and Metra stations. Members have access to amenities that include a world-class aquatics center, state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, Kids Club (with family memberships), group fitness and cycling studios, and a full-size gymnasium and indoor track to name just a few.

Health & Fitness

Our main fitness facility features top-of-the-line equipment and a full range of amenities and programs to support your fitness and wellness goals.

Aquatics Center

Aquatics Center

  • 2 Indoor 25-yard Heated 4- and 6-Lane Pools
  • Private & Group Swim Lessons
  • Lap Swimming
  • Family Swim Time
  • Lifeguard Trainings & Certifications
  • Water Group Fitness Classes
  • Safety Around Water Instruction
  • Swim Team
Fitness Center

Fitness Center

 

  • Life Fitness® Powered Treadmills
  • Life Fitness® Cross Trainers
  • Life Fitness® Stair Climbers
  • Life Fitness® Recumbent Stationary Bikes
  • Life Fitness® Upright Stationary Bikes
  • Rowing Machines
  • Strength Equipment
  • Free Weights
  • Cardio Theater system with five 52” televisions and audio plug-ins at each cardio machine
  • Free Wi-Fi access
HIIT Studio

HIIT Studio

 

  • HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) equipment
Cycle Studio

Cycle Studio

  • Indoor Cycling 
  • LES MILLS™ Virtual Indoor Cycle Studio 
  • Keiser Indoor Bikes
Group Exercise Studio

Group Fitness Studio

  • Unlimited Group Fitness Classes for members 
  • Virtual Y Live & On-Demand Classes
Sebring-Lewis Gym & Track

Sebring-Lewis Gym & Track

  • Basketball Courts
  • Family Gym Time
  • Indoor Run/Walk Track
  • Open Court
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Volleyball Courts
Skydeck Studio
Racquetball & Squash Courts

Racquetball & Squash Courts

 

  • Handball Courts 
  • Racquetball Courts 
  • Squash Courts
Pilates Reformer Training Studio

Pilates Reformer Training Studio

 

  • Personal & Partner Pilates Reformer Training
Kids Club

Kids Club

Up to 2 hours free per day childcare when you use the facilities (valid for family memberships). Learn more about Kids Club.

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