Program/Organization

Downtown Oakland YMCA 

Complete Address

2350 Broadway Oakland CA 94612  

Phone

510-451-9622

Website www.oaklandymca.org 
General Email Address [email protected]
Description The YMCA offers a multitude of activities and programs for children of all ages.  These activities include group exercise classes, after school programs, youth and adult swim lessons, sport leagues, and day camps.
Eligibility Any adult 18 or over can sign up for a membership. Teen members are required to bring their parent or guardian on first visit, but after signing up they can have access any time our facility is open. Youth 12 and under must come with parent or guardian.
Days Open Every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, or during special facility closures.
Hours Monday - Friday 5:00am - 10:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays 7:00am - 8:00pm. Facility is closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas. On other major holidays (including Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, etc.) the facility will be open 7:00am - 3:00pm.
Duration Year Round 
Ages All Ages
Fees Depends on membership type and any additional program fees. Group exercise classes, Wellness coaching, general facility access are all included with membership. Financial Assistance is available for those unable to pay full fee amount.
Accessibility For those unable to use stairs, take the elevator on the right of the front steps. All locker rooms and fitness areas are accessible or include accessible options.
Languages Spoken English
Nearby Bus Lines AC Transit lines 51A, 1, 1R, 11, 12, 18, 58L, 72, 72M, 72R, NL and the free
Broadway Shuttle all run within blocks of our facility.
Nearby BART Stops Our branch is located 4 blocks away from the 19th Street BART Station. BART trains run Monday -
Friday 4:45 a.m. – 12:30 a.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m., & Sunday/Holiday 8:30 a.m. -
12:30 a.m.
Other Locations?  
Volunteer Opportunities? Yes 
Leadership Opportunities? Teen, Employment, Social and Recreational 

The Hi-Lo Exercise Class at the Downtown Oakland YMCA was the recipient of the East Bay Express Most Community-Minded Exercise Class Award in 2014.

Additional Details:

Downtown Oakland YMCA entrance - source kkr

The building opened in 1986, when the Y moved from an older building on Telegraph. 1

Links and References

  1. Private Spas Sweat as Y Builds Fitness Centers San Francisco Examiner August 8, 1986