YMCA Alexandria

About

The YMCA Alexandria, located at 420 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, is a comprehensive community hub offering a diverse range of facilities and programs centered on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It typically includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, group exercise studios, a gymnasium for sports, and aquatic facilities. Members can access a variety of programs such as fitness classes, personal training, swim lessons, lap swimming, youth sports, summer camps, and community-focused events, all designed to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being for all ages.

YMCA facilities typically maintain their pools at varying temperatures to accommodate different uses. Lap swimming pools, designed for exercise, are generally kept cooler, often ranging from 79-82 degrees Fahrenheit (26-28 degrees Celsius). Instructional, family, or warm water pools, which are used for lessons, rehabilitation, or leisure, are usually maintained at a warmer temperature, often around 84-88 degrees Fahrenheit (29-31 degrees Celsius). Actual temperatures may vary by specific pool and daily operations.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? This YMCA is highly regarded for its exceptional cleanliness, spacious facilities, and a wide range of amenities. Members particularly appreciate the comfortable pool, convenient electronic lockers, and complimentary towels. Its extended operating hours, including Sundays, are a significant advantage. The staff consistently receive high praise for being kind, welcoming, helpful, and attentive to all members, especially children, contributing to a positive and family-friendly atmosphere. Many members highlight the value of the childcare services, diverse group fitness classes, and excellent kids' swim programs. Although it can get busy between 4 PM and 6 PM and has a relatively small free weight area, these minor points do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience, making it a highly recommended facility.

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Amenities

• Accessible Entrance

Reviews

Listing Reviews

October 30th, 2024

Laura Horowitz

I think this was a very clean gym overall. They had towels for members which I absolutely loved. The facility was definitely big enough that you could have everything you need. This was one of the only YMCA's that was open on a Sunday and late which was very important to me. The pool was overall not cold, lifeguard were friendly. I think a really neat feature of this gym that I have not seen before is that they have electronic lockers where you do not need to remember to bring a lock and it can set to the code that you wanted to. I actually really like this and this is super convenient for people who want to make sure that their stuff stays safe. Would 100% come here again

July 3rd, 2025

Kim Michael

Joining this Y was a great decision. I joined a couple of years ago now, mostly so my kids could swim recreationally in the evenings and on weekends. I didn’t plan to leverage the gym much outside of that. I did the family membership, and my husband got a free membership as part of it. He had no intentions of going, and now it’s his main gym. I workout there several times a week, including swimming for me. They have childcare, which I almost never use, but it’s nice to have when I need it. The facility is clean and the equipment definitely meets my needs. I’ve taken a few classes, too, and they were good. I was very pleased with the kids swim classes. The best part? The staff! They are so kind, welcoming and helpful. They really care about the members and doing their jobs well to create a positive member experience. They are also SO nice to my kids when they come. My dues at the Y are some of my best spent dollars each month.

November 24th, 2023

Nicolas Vasquez

Great place to work out. Staff is friendly, it gets a bit busy between 1600 and 1800. The free weight area is small, no fault of the YMCA, Great pool size, and they have several programs you can join. (NOT pictured is the basketball courts, fields, and outdoor play ground)

January 25th, 2025

Diana Holshouser

Love this YMCA! I’m a new member but have had such a wonderful experience so far. With my husband overseas, I am able to trust my two small children to their childcare center and enjoy a great workout on my own. I mostly do their group fitness classes which are so fun! All of the instructors are very friendly and immediately notice when you are new and come over to say hi. Would recommend to any family in the Alexandria area.

September 3rd, 2025

Michael McCusker

The staff are awesome, they care and value their members. It typifies the family values of YMCA