Forest Lake YMCA

The Forest Lake YMCA is located next to the Washington County Service Center/Library in the Headwaters development. Residents of the City of Forest Lake receive special benefits at the Forest Lake YMCA based on the agreement the City of Forest Lake has with the YMCA. Those benefits include:

Membership

One-time waiver of any enrollment fee. If you are interested in a membership please call Chad Marker or George Beduhn.
Chad Marker: 651-747-0816 or chad.marker@ymcanorth.org
George Beduhn: 651-292-4125 or george.beduhn@ymcanorth.org

Community Room Usage

The City and residents may use the multipurpose and kitchen space free of charge for programs and activities that do not compete with YMCA programs or activities. If you are interested in reserving the community room, please fill out the inquiry form. Additional information is available on the YMCA Forest Lake website including FAQ’s.

If your question is not answered in the FAQ, please contact roomrentals.forestlake@ymcanorth.org.

Free hours for Forest Lake residents are available up to twenty hours per week including 5 on Sundays. Bookings over these 20 contracted hours, Forest Lake residents are welcome to rent the rooms, to which our standard fees will apply.
Renters must use web inquiry form to confirm availability and should submit at least one week prior to requested date.
Summer hours will be limited around YMCA Summer programming for youth that is offered to families in the community.
Bring your own supplies.
Clean up after activity including washing dishes and wiping down kitchen if used.
Room rentals do not include access to any other areas of the YMCA.
Please submit inquiries at least one week prior to desired date. If the room is available, you will be sent and must return rental agreement to YMCA to receive confirmation of reservation.
See further detail on YMCA Forest Lake page Community Room Rental FAQs.

Forest Lake Resident Passes

The partnership between the YMCA and the City of Forest Lake includes 6 resident passes per household each calendar year. Passes will provide the same access to the YMCA facility that members enjoy; however, participation in fee based classes will be at the non-member rate. The passes will cover all members of the family in the household. As with members, some age-related restrictions apply to certain activities. Forest Lake residents will also receive seasonal access to the gymnasium and splash pad during designated hours, shown below.

Important information to review before visiting the Y, all of which apply to all types of visits (resident passes, gymnasium, splash pad, and community room):

Please visit https://www.ymcanorth.org/updates before visiting, to familiarize yourself with schedules and safety guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All members and guests are held to the YMCA Membership Code of Conduct which you can review here: https://www.ymcanorth.org/membership/member_guide/membership_policies
Photo ID and proof of residency are needed for all 16+ visitors and parent registration is required for those under 18.

Gymnasium

Gymnasium guidelines:

Please bring own ball or equipment and activity-appropriate non marking shoes.
Residents accessing the gymnasium during designated hours have access to bathrooms but not locker rooms or other parts of the facility
Schedules will change seasonally and occasional additional adjustments may be necessary. Monitor here for updates.
Does not have exclusive rights to the gymnasium and will share the space with YMCA members.
Wristbands are required. Prior to entering the gym, residents must check-in at the Front Desk, in order to verify residency and receive a wristband.

Reminders for residents vising during these hours:

Photo ID and proof of Forest Lake residency required for first visit.
Everyone must adhere to YMCA Code of Conduct or risk suspension.
Please notify a team member if you observe Code of Conduct violations.
No bags/backpacks allowed in the gym; bring a padlock and use lockers.
Before entering the gym, check-in at the Welcome Desk to receive wristband.

Summer Gym Hours will run Memorial Day through Labor Day. (May 29th-Sept. 4th)

SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
12:00PM-3:00PM	5:00PM-8:00PM	2:30PM-5:30PM	2:30PM-5:30PM	2:30PM-5:30PM	5:00PM-8:00PM	12:00PM-3:00PM

Splash Pad

The YMCA Splash Pad will be open on Saturday, May 27th, 2023.

Splash Pad Rules:

Check-in for Splash Deck access during Summer of 2023 will be at the YMCA Welcome Desk.
- For resident hours access, those 16+ years of age must show valid photo ID and proof of residency.
- Verified residents will be given a wristband for entry onto the Splash Deck.
Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Any child not potty-trained must wear a swim diaper and plastic pants.
No diapering or changing on the Splash Deck.
Splash Deck will only open if the actual temp is above 65 degrees (KARE 11).
Splash Deck stays open until lightning is seen or thunder is heard.
We will wait 30 minutes after the last lightning strike or thunder rumble to re-open.
For other updates or guidelines, visit www.ymcanorth.org/forestlake

Summer Splash Pad Hours

SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
10:00AM-4:45PM	4:00PM-8:00PM	10:00AM-1:00PM	4:00PM-8:00PM	10:00PM-1:00PM	12:00PM-4:00PM	10:00AM-4:45PM

TBD

TBD