Oak Park YMCA

Overview

• Oak Park YMCA is a family-friendly community fitness and recreation center located on the Southside of Lansing, offering programs and amenities for all ages.
• The overall atmosphere is welcoming and community-focused, emphasizing health, wellness, family activities, and social good through membership benefits like access to multiple locations, free classes, and savings.

Features & Amenities

• Comprehensive fitness and recreation facilities (detailed list available in the Amenities Sheet PDF).
• Child Watch services for supervised childcare during workouts.
• Access to multiple YMCA branches across the Lansing area.
• Hundreds of free group classes and programs.
• Event spaces for community workshops, camps, and family nights.
• Social media updates via Facebook for news and events.

Services

• Membership: Join for access to facilities, classes, and savings; promotes feeling good and doing good in the Y community.
• Programs and Classes: Register for current offerings via Active Communities portal.
• Child Watch: Available specific hours for member convenience.
• Events:
  • Parents’ Night Out (e.g., Dec 5 at Parkwood YMCA).
  • Health Talk Workshops (e.g., Emotional Health and Reflection on Dec 13).
  • Active Older Adults Lunch and Learn (e.g., Dec 19 at Westside YMCA).
  • Winter Break Camp (Dec 22 - Jan 2).
• Holiday hours and updates available via blog.

Pricing

• No specific pricing details provided on the page.
• Membership and program registration encouraged via Join page and registration portal; likely offers great savings for members.

Location & Hours

• Address: 900 Long Blvd, Lansing, MI 48911 (Southside of Lansing).
• Phone: 517-827-9700.
• Directions: Google Maps.
• Branch Hours:

  Day	Hours
  Mon - Fri	5:30am - 9:00pm
  Sat - Sun	7:00am - 4:00pm

• Child Watch Hours:
  • Mon-Thu: 9:00am-11:30am & 4:30pm-7:30pm
  • Fri: 9:00am-11:30am
  • Sat: 9:00am-11:30am
• Holiday hours: Check 2025 Holiday Hours blog.

Notes

• What makes this YMCA special: Strong emphasis on family inclusivity with something for everyone, community events, and cross-branch access. Integrates wellness (health talks, active aging), childcare, and seasonal camps. Part of the broader Lansing YMCA network (All Locations), fostering a supportive environment for physical, emotional, and social health. No specific sauna or spa details mentioned; focus on general fitness and recreation.