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Downtown YMCA

(434) 847-5597

1315 Church Street Lynchburg, VA 24504

Monday - Thursday

5:30 AM - 9 PM

Friday

5:30 AM - 7 PM

Saturday

7 AM - 4 PM

Sunday

12 PM - 4 PM

Nestled in the historic district of downtown Lynchburg, the Downtown YMCA offers a unique blend of modern fitness amenities and classic charm. Enjoy our updated fitness area, aquatics center with sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi, racquetball courts, and convenient child watch hours. Make the most of your membership with us and explore all that the Downtown YMCA has to offer. See below for a full list of amenities and member benefits.

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Our Downtown Location

Branch Amenities

  • Group Exercise Classes
  • Designated Locker Rooms
  • Cardio Equipment
  • Wellness Center
  • Group Fitness Studio
  • Steam Room
  • Racquetball Courts
  • Basketball
  • Child Watch
  • Strength Training
  • Nutrition Education
  • InBody
  • Free Weights
  • Hot Tub
  • Functional Fitness
  • Better You Bootcamp
  • Family Pool
  • Lap Pool
  • Recovery Lounge
  • Group Swim Lessons
  • Private Swim Lessons
  • Personal Training
  • Pickleball
  • Cycle Studio

Downtown YMCA Events

Water Safety Day – Downtown YMCA

May 30, 2026

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4 and one of the top causes for ages 5–14. It’s fast, silent, and preventable. Water Safety Day is designed to help change that! Join us for a free, hands-on event where children ages 5–12…

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170 Years of Voices that Matter

I LOVE the Y. Glade I signed up for it threw the job. I'm about to sign the whole family up!

lisha H.

Downtown YMCA · 2015

Towel service, which contributes to a cleaner and healthier environment, and frequently updated cardio equipment....the Downtown Y is the best facility in Lynchburg, mostly due to the recent renovations.

JON C.

Downtown YMCA · 2016

I worked and worked out here for a number of years. There are a wide variety of programs and exercise classes, and the free weights area is great, although sometimes it can get a little cramped at peak hours. They are continually working on expanding and updating their facilities, and I absolutely love the pools.

Maegan P.

Downtown YMCA · 2017

The YMCA is an amazing place that welcomes all. I have seen first hand the lives that have been changed there. To all the Moms and Dads out there the YMCA has child watch! Drop your children off in a safe and comfortable play area why you workout and relieve stress!! I assure you that you will not regret being part of this special place.

Brandon P.

Downtown YMCA · 2017

Pool, cardio equipment, weights, sauna: exactly what you expect from a Y. It's the oldest one in the area but they offer towel service which is nice.

Ben M.

Downtown YMCA · 2018

Jenifer is an awesome employee; I want to personally thank her for her support to our military members, I was in town for two days; the greatest welcome I've ever experienced; please tell the R-Ball team Mike said Hello and see them soon especially STEW, BIG JOHN AND WIFE, MIKE, AND THE REST OF THE R-BALL PLAYERS; MIKE SAID HELLO I TRULY ENJOYED MY VISIT

Michael W.

Downtown YMCA · 2018

My favorite Y in the area it's got a old school feel to the basement workout area and a wonderful group of people and staff!

Dwight D.

Downtown YMCA · 2019

Nice clean and affordable. My shout out to the men and women whom work there

stephanie R.

Downtown YMCA · 2022

Really nice local YMCA with lots of amenities, classes, and reduced membership programs that are very easy to take advantage of. People will complain that the equipment is old - but just because it isn't shiny doesn't mean it's broken (: love how quaint it is. Employees are all very kind. And they're raising money to remodel within the next few years!

Eva F.

Downtown YMCA · 2022

Older but perfect for our needs. My husband and I aren’t big babies. Just need a place with all the right stuff and not too many people at 5:30am.

Kristina R.

Downtown YMCA · 2023

Our summer was made extra special thanks to the local YMCA’s swimming classes! Our 3 and 5-year-olds had an absolute blast learning to swim, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the patient and professional instructors. Not only did they build our kids’ confidence in the water, but they also provided them with essential skills to keep safe. The facility was clean and family-friendly. It’s...

John Z.

Downtown YMCA · 2023

My favorite for me and my family!!! It’s the smallest out of all of them so the only issue is fighting for my favorite machines. As for this gym as a whole, EVERY member of my family can do something while we’re there. As for parents we want to work out in peace while knowing our children are safe and this is the place where...

Danielle P.

Downtown YMCA · 2024

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