The Douglas Dayton YMCA gym, fitness center, and swimming pool at Gaviidae Commons in downtown Minneapolis, MN offers personal training, group exercise classes, swim lessons and community-building programs. Gym membership includes access to amenities like Pilates reformers, warm yoga, cutting-edge strength training, virtual reality workouts, an aquatic center with a lap pool, and more. Sign up for a trial membership today!

Facility hours

  • Monday–Thursday: 5:30am–8pm
  • Friday: 5:30am–7pm
  • Saturday: 7am–3pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Kid & Teen Activities

At Dayton YMCA in Downtown Minneapolis, we offer a variety of programs to promote the wellbeing of kids and teens. 

Parents can enroll their children in our before and after school care program to provide their kids with a safe environment for fun and learning. 

Our Y also offers seasonal fitness challenge courses and day camps to help kids of all ages keep active all year long.

Through these programs, kids and teens will learn how to incorporate caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into their daily lives.

Dayton YMCA at Gaviidae Commons offer these activities for kids and teens:

Health & Fitness

Use the fitness center at Dayton YMCA to work out privately or as part of a group. 

We have cutting-edge equipment that isn't available at your average gym, perfect for improving your strength, flexibility, endurance, and energy level. 

Our certified personal trainers are available to guide you in healthy habits and exercise routines that will improve your overall wellbeing. 

Members can choose from 30 different free exercise classes on a weekly basis, including Pilates, strength training, and yoga. 

Our fitness programs are designed for people of all ages and fitness levels, so you're sure to find the right fit for your needs.

Some of the fitness opportunities available at Dayton YMCA in Downtown Minneapolis include:

Swim Lessons & Aquatics

Adults can sign up for swim lessons at Dayton YMCA. We offer swim lessons for all experience levels, including:

Swim Starters for swimmers who are new to the water; Swim Basics to teach foundational swimming skills; 

and Swim Strokes to help adult swimmers improve their technique. 

Personalized private swim lessons are available upon request. Members can also enjoy open swim time in our indoor lap pool and whirlpool.

Aquatics and swimming programs at Dayton YMCA at Gaviidae Commons include:

  • Swim Lessons for Adults
  • Private & Buddy Swim Lessons
  • Lifeguard, CPR & First Aid Training
  • Group Aquatic Exercise Classes
  • Open & Lap Swim