The YMCA gym, fitness center, and swimming pool in Forest Lake offers free weekly group exercise classes, personal training, swim lessons, and other great fitness and community-building programs. Our facilities include great family-friendly amenities such as aquatics (including an outdoor splash deck, indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, and outdoor splash pad), a free child care center, free weights and cardio machines, and much more. Sign up for a trial membership today!

Facility hours

  • Monday–Friday: 5am–9pm
  • Saturday–Sunday: 7am–5pm

Make It a Family Night at the Ballpark

The Y is part of your family's everyday life. On September 14, make the Y part of your family night out with $15 tickets, pre-game activities and a youth parade at Target Field.

YMCA 360 is free with membership

Your membership includes access to the web experience, featuring classes to enjoy whenever and wherever you are.

Get active and stay healthy

Find all kinds of wellness opportunities for older adults—from baby boomers to seniors—including physical fitness, social activities and more here at the Y.

Come to the Y as a family

Together, you can stay fit, learn new skills, and have fun!

Adventure for everyone

YMCA camps are for kids, teens, adults and families. Find your next adventure.

Support your wellbeing journey

Embrace body, mind, spirit and community through group wellbeing experiences at the Y!

Kid & Teen Activities

Encouraging the healthy development of local youth is a priority for us at the Forest Lake YMCA. We offer workout child care and before/after-school care services, providing kids with a safe, supervised space to socialize and stay active.

Our youth sports leagues teach aspiring athletes fundamental skills, effective teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

Our Y also offers seasonal fitness challenges and summer camp programs that teach kids and teens our core values of caring, equity, honesty, respect, and responsibility through age-appropriate activities.

Youth and teens can participate in these activities at the Forest Lake YMCA:

  • Youth Sports Leagues
  • Before & After School Care
  • Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
  • Workout Child Care
  • Y Adventure Lab Races

Health & Fitness

Increase your fitness and improve your overall wellbeing with the Forest Lake YMCA's exercise classes and equipment. Our fitness center features a variety of free weights and machines that can help you build your strength, endurance, and flexibility.

Membership also includes a free fitness consultation with one of our personal trainers, who can guide you to develop fitness routines that build toward specific goals.

We also offer many free group exercise classes daily, including small group training programs taught by certified instructors. Our competitive adult sports leagues, including basketball and volleyball, give members the opportunity to stay active while meeting new people and honing your skills.

Our fitness programs and amenities at the Forest Lake YMCA include:

  • Group Exercise Classes
  • Personal Training
  • Small Group Training
  • Fitness Center
  • Adult Sports Leagues
  • ForeverWell – Fitness for Older Adults
  • Child Health & Fitness Programs

Swim Lessons & Aquatics

At the Forest Lake YMCA, we offer swim lessons for both youth and adults in our indoor lap pool and leisure pool. Our swim lessons are available at multiple levels to help swimmers develop fundamental safety and stroke skills before mastering their technique.

Members can also sign up for a variety of free group water exercise classes.

Daily open swim time gives members the chance to swim laps, practice strokes, or just relax in the water at their leisure.

The Forest Lake YMCA offers these aquatic programs for kids and adults:

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