Emma B. Howe YMCA
📍 8950 Springbrook Dr NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 55433
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View all Anoka County venues →The Emma B. Howe YMCA provides a comprehensive wellness and fitness experience for its members. The facility includes a sauna and whirlpool, which guests frequently enjoy as part of their post-workout or swim routine. The gym offers a wide range of amenities and programs, including an indoor pool with a waterslide and water tree, a separate outdoor castle-themed splash pad and picnic area, and an indoor climbing wall. Members have access to a full selection of free weights, cardio machines, and an indoor track. The venue hosts a variety of group exercise classes, swim lessons, and personal training, with many members praising the quality of the instructors. Family-friendly features are a significant draw, including a recently remodeled daycare facility called Kids Stuff, an outdoor playground, and family locker rooms that are noted for being large and clean. The atmosphere is described as friendly, respectful, and welcoming, fostering a strong community spirit with volunteer program opportunities. While some members note the facility is smaller or more aged compared to other YMCA locations, they appreciate the quieter environment. A need for additional staff has been mentioned to increase operational hours for the climbing area and pool features, and there have been isolated critical reports regarding supervision in the Kids Stuff area.
What Reviewers Love
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff contributing to a welcoming, family atmosphere.
- Clean facilities, including the pool area and large locker rooms.
- A wide variety of family-friendly amenities like the splash pad, playground, and pool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the facility suitable for families with young children?
Yes, the gym is family-oriented with a splash pad, outdoor playground, family locker rooms, swim lessons, and a daycare facility, though the splash pad is noted to cater more to younger children.
What are the pool and aquatic features like?
The aquatic center includes an indoor pool with a waterslide and water tree, a whirlpool, and a separate outdoor castle-themed splash pad. Members appreciate these features but note that slide rules can be inconsistent and operational hours may be limited by staffing.
How is the general atmosphere and cleanliness?
Members consistently describe a friendly, respectful, and welcoming family atmosphere. The locker rooms and pool areas are frequently praised for being clean and tidy, despite some areas showing their age.
