Elk River YMCA

📍 13337 Business Ctr Dr, Elk River, Minnesota, 55330

Cold Plunge & Sauna

The Elk River YMCA offers a traditional sauna as a key wellness amenity. Gym members specifically integrate the sauna into their post-swim or workout recovery routines, often using it while waiting for pool lanes to become available. The facility complements this with a whirlpool, providing additional options for relaxation and muscle relief. These features are central to the recovery experience for many members.

Additional Amenities

Beyond the sauna and whirlpool, this gym provides extensive family-friendly amenities. These include a four-lane indoor pool with a splash pad, a full fitness center with Matrix equipment, a gymnasium, and childcare services. Members also have access to various classes, including swimming lessons and gym classes for homeschool students. The family locker room is a noted convenience for guests with children.

Staff

Feedback on staff is mixed. Some members report that staff have always been very friendly and welcoming. However, other guests describe significant issues with front desk personnel, citing instances of poor customer service, sarcasm, and being denied access without clear explanation. Specific criticism is directed at the pool coordinator for implementing lane restrictions that frustrate lap swimmers.

Atmosphere

The facility is consistently described as very clean. The locker rooms, however, are noted by some to feel frigid when exiting the pool. The gymnasium and some equipment are considered outdated by a portion of the membership, though the cardio and strength equipment is also praised as top-notch.