Child Care

Check out our Preschool at the Central YMCA in Wilmington, Delaware (DE)!

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Central YMCA Massage Spa

Our licensed massage therapist offers personalized sessions to ease tension, improve circulation, and support overall wellness.

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Programs

Our program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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Introducing Kids’ Club!

YMCA Kids’ Club provides a secure, engaging space for children ages 6 weeks to 11 years while parents enjoy YMCA facilities. Available at most YMCA of Delaware locations, Kids’ Club offers fun activities tailored to every age group. Kids’ Club is a free service for members with Adult Plus Children memberships. Enjoy up to 2 hours of care per day—an incredible value of up to 60 hours of childcare each month, worth more than $900 per child!

Learn more here.


Extended Weekend Hours

At the request of our members, we have extended our hours on Saturdays from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.


Peak Hours Overflow Parking

Do not let parking be a deterrent to you achieving your fitness goals!

After 5 p.m., free parking is available at the Colonial Parking Lot across the street.

Colonial parking: Members must scan the QR code to register vehicle, located at the Membership front desk.


Y Mission Market

The Y Mission Market at the Central YMCA in Wilmington, Delaware, is a free store, open to community members, that aims to combat hunger and provide for those in need. The Market features shelf-stable and frozen food, clothes, and more. Donations were provided by local community members and partners. Anyone interested in supporting the Y Mission Market can bring donations to the Central YMCA front desk at any time.

For more information, visit the Y Mission Market page!

National Apple Day

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
Association-Wide

Stop by the Y and make sure you grab a free apple to help fuel your workout or a post-workout snack!

Walnut Street YMCA 85th Anniversary Celebration

Locations: Chase Center on the Riverfront 815 Justison St., Wilmington, DE, United States
Association-Wide

Celebrate 85 years of impact at the Walnut Street YMCA! Join us for an inspiring evening honoring our legacy of community, resilience, and service in Wilmington and beyond. The night...

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$150.00

Downtown YMCA Fall Festival

Locations: Walnut Street YMCA 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE, United States
Central YMCA

Free and Open to the Community. Join us at the Walnut Street YMCA for our Fall Festival! We'll have a Trunk or treat, Crafts, a Bounce House, and so much...

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Halloween

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
Association-Wide

Spend some time at the Y this Halloween and showcase your best costume! We'll have a contest for the best dressed in the lobby!

Football Jersey Day

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Walnut Street YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +8 more
Association-Wide

Show off your team spirit by wearing your favorite football team's jersey!

Veterans Day

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
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This Veterans Day, the YMCA of Delaware proudly honors and thanks those who have served our country. As a token of our appreciation, we invite all veterans to enjoy a...

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Winter Program Registration

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
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Members: It's time to sign up for winter sports, enrichment, small group training, and SO MUCH MORE! Learn more about offerings by location and register here.

Turkey Burn

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
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Let's get ready to work off that turkey! Join us for our post-Thanksgiving Turkey Burn classes, check our schedules for the best fit for you! Members: Bring a friend for...

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Hot Cocoa Day

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
Association-Wide

Come warm up from the cold with a FREE cut of hot cocoa in the lobby!

National Ugly Sweater Day

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware, Walnut Street YMCA 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE, United States +8 more
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The holidays are upon us! Let's get in the spirit of the season and wear our ugly holiday sweaters! Make sure you showcase your sweater in the lobby. We'll have...

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43rd Mayor’s Icicle Ten Miler & Snowflake 5K

Locations: Central YMCA 501 West Eleventh Street, Wilmington, DE, United States
Central YMCA

Lace up and join us for one of Wilmington’s favorite winter races! The 43rd Mayor’s Icicle Ten Miler & Snowflake 5K is back—supporting the YMCA of Delaware’s Annual Campaign, which...

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  • Central YMCA Gym/Fitness Center: State-of-the-Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights, Olympic Lifting Center
  • Functional Training Center: Heavy Bag and more!
  • Indoor pool
  • Aquatics Group Fitness Classes
  • Two Basketball Gymnasiums
  • Walking Track
  • Two Men’s and Two Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Family Locker Room
  • Gender-Specific Steam and Sauna for All Members Age 21 and over
  • Weekly Group Exercise Classes – HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Spinning, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat, and more
  • Small Group Training- TRX, Boxing, Multi-Functional Training
  • Free Fitness Consultations, Access to Personal Training
  • Free Parking
  • Outdoor Pool at Hanby Outdoor Center

Central YMCA Hours

Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.


CENTRAL YMCA POOL HOURS

Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Sunday: 6 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.


KIDS’ CLUB HOURS

(Ages: 6 weeks – 11 years)

  • Monday: 5 – 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 5 – 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 5 – 8 p.m.
  • Thursday: 5 – 8 p.m.

PARKING

  • Free 2-hour parking is available in the Central YMCA lot to all members while using the YMCA facility. Parking is first come, first serve.  Your membership card will open the gate to the Y lot as you enter from Washington Street.
  • Ample metered parking is available on the streets around the YMCA
  • After 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends, members may park in Colonial Parking.
    • Colonial parking: Members must scan QR code to register vehicle, located at the Membership front desk.

For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations & Hours page.

Thomas Wallace

Community VP/Sr. Executive Director, Downtown YMCAs
(302) 254-9622 ext. 7001

Shakira Allen

Sr. Business Manager
(302) 254-9622

Matthew Dunbar

Facilities Director
(302) 254-9622 ext. 5019

Damien Farrare

Director of Member Engagement and Fitness
(302) 254-9622 ext. 0105

Malinda Leonard

CACFP Food Program Coordinator & Activity Specialist
(302) 254-9622

Mark Myers

Personal Training Coordinator
(302) 254-9622

Joseph Nebrao

Membership Coordinator
(302) 254-9622

Jimia Redden

Executive Director of Housing
(302) 254-9622

Natalia Turner

Senior Child Development Director
(302) 254-9622 ext. 0171

Kaleena Williams

Member Experience Sales Lead
(302) 254-9622


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To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.