Central YMCA
501 West Eleventh St., Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 254-9622
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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!
Search ProgramsGymnasium Maintenance
The Central YMCA Gymnasium will be closed for maintenance until further notice. We appreciate your understanding and will provide additional details as soon as possible.
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!
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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.
Holiday Hours
Click here to find a list of our Holiday Hours.
For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations & Hours page.
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Contact UsOur Mission
To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.