The Y is more than a gym. We’re the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening our Kirkwood community.


At the YMCA in Kirkwood, MO, you’ll find a complete community of trained individuals looking to promote the YMCA’s core values and enrich your life. Whether you’re working toward fitness goals, trying find family-friendly environments or hoping to participate in group activities, the Kirkwood Family YMCA is the perfect place for you.

 

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Diane Summers
Executive Director
diane.summers@gwrymca.org

Ezra Orde
Branch Business Manager
ezra.orde@gwrymca.org

Victoria Griffin
Aquatics Director
victoria.griffin@gwrymca.org

Alex Jessee
Health & Wellness and Membership Director
alex.jessee@gwrymca.org

Alex Vreeland
Registrar
alex.vreeland@gwrymca.org

Casey McConnell
Youth & Family Director
Casey.McConnell@gwrymca.org

Tom Verheyen
District Vice President
tom.verheyen@gwrymca.org

Located in the heart of downtown Kirkwood, across from Walker Park, you’ll find a complete community of trained individuals looking to promote the YMCA’s core values and enrich your life. Whether you’re working toward fitness goals, trying find family-friendly environments or hoping to participate in group activities, the Kirkwood Family YMCA is the perfect place for you. 

Efforts to organize the Kirkwood Family YMCA began in 1950 with branch status granted in 1953. Programs were run out of a residence until 1957 when a church parish house, built in 1922, was purchased. The 16,000 square foot facility included offices, multi-purpose rooms and an auditorium.

In 1968, a four-lane pool, locker rooms, lobby area and weight room were added to the south end of the building. The 1986 capital campaign provided funds for another addition; however, in 1988, a fire destroyed the original parish house section of the facility and the construction plans for the addition had to be reworked.

In 1990, construction was completed on the 24,000 square foot addition, which features a gymnasium with running track, locker rooms, Nautilus center, multi-purpose room, babysitting center and administrative offices. Renovations were made and equipment added to the strength training and free weight areas in 2000.

Amenities

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Cardio & Strength Training Equipment
Strength Equipment
Free Weights
Locker Rooms
Youth Locker Rooms
Child Watch
Indoor Pool
Indoor Track
Gymnasium/Basketball Courts
Birthday Parties/Rentals
Sauna
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Our Annual Campaign provides financial assistance and subsidies to ensure all who wish to participate can, regardless of their financial situation. Growing our Annual Campaign will ensure that we scale and expand our programs into our most vulnerable communities. To ensure we are deepening our impact, we will innovate our programming to meet community needs.

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