Hours vary by location. Find your local Y's hours of operation.

YMCA of Greater Seattle members can access any of our 14 locations, including 11 aquatic centers. Find your local Y's hours of operation.

As a member of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, you can easily access more than 2,600 Ys throughout the United States using a benefit called Nationwide Membership. Please contact the local Y you plan to visit to ensure they're accepting Nationwide Membership at this time.

Yes! Learn more about how to bring a guest to the Y.

Yes, you may purchase a day pass in-person at your local Y. If you would like to try the Y before becoming a member, we recommend exploring a Try the Y pass.

There are so many membership benefits!

• Unlimited access to all greater Seattle Ys 
• Free personalized wellness plan
• Free Kids Zone with household memberships that included dependents (at select locations)
• State-of-the-art equipment and amenities, including indoor heated swimming pools
• And more!

See a full list of member benefits.

Yes, household memberships with dependents include access to Kids Zone, a unique drop-in care program for ages 6 weeks to 13-years-old that allows adults to focus on pursuing their Whole Person Health goals at the Y, while their kids are engaging in a fun, safe, and caring environment. 

Learn more about Kids Zone.

Yes, income-based financial assistance is available to help cover the cost of membership. To get started, please complete our financial assistance form or visit a Y near you.

Signing up for a membership includes a one-time joining fee and recurring monthly dues. Most members pay dues through a monthly bank draft via a checking account, savings account, debit card, or credit card. You can also pay for your membership on an annual basis.

Learn more about managing payments.

You may have a coupon code to reduce the price of your joining fee or activity. 

Learn more about coupon codes.

No, we do not impose contracts on our members. You can cancel your membership at any time.

Should you decide to cancel your membership within 30 days of joining, you may request and receive a full refund to your original payment method.

Learn more about our refund policy.

To cancel your membership please start your request here.

Yes, the YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social services organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Our tax identification number is 91-0482710. 

Learn more about the YMCA of Greater Seattle.

To thoughtfully process applications can take us a little bit of time. We appreciate your patience. If it has been 14 business days or more and you have not heard from us, please contact us. We may be experiencing a high volume of requests, and we apologize for the delay.

Yes, you can apply for a program award or subsidy. Go to our financial assistance application and select “Program Subsidy Only” under the "Membership or Program Assistance" dropdown menu.

Financial assistance awards or "Affordable for All" pricing rates are determined based on household income, number of household members, and financial assistance scholarship funds available from the YMCA of Greater Seattle. Your "Affordable for All" pricing may change based on any of these factors changing.

The Y strives to provide options for your membership. Did you know that several insurance companies help cover the cost of a Y membership? Visit our membership through insurance partnerships page to learn more.

Other ways to engage with the Y that may fit your unique interests include licensing via the Y to be a foster parent for a child or teen in need, talking with your doctor about one of our chronic disease prevention programs, or launching a career with the Y in which membership is included, along with other employee benefits!.

If none of these options are a good fit, please feel free to re-submit your financial assistance or "Affordable for All" application and indicate that you would like to discuss your financial assistance scholarship award with a Y representative in the "Additional Information" field of the application. A YMCA staff person will be in touch within 7-10 business days.

If you do not re-apply for financial assistance 30 days or more prior to your "Affordable for All" pricing award expiring, your membership rate will be updated to the standard membership rate, and you will be charged the new rate. You are responsible for all charges accrued, including overdraft banking fees and other corresponding bank charges.

• To apply your financial assistance discount to membership, use coupon code YMCAFA.
• To apply your financial assistance discount to branch-based programs, use coupon code ProgramFA.