The Forest Lake YMCA is located next to the Washington County Service Center/Library in the Headwaters development.  Residents of the City of Forest Lake receive special benefits at the Forest Lake YMCA based on the agreement the City of Forest Lake has with the YMCA.  Those benefits include:

Membership

 

One-time waiver of any enrollment fee. If you are interested in a membership please call Jonathan Heller at 651-747-0800.

Guest Passes

Forest Lake residents will receive 6 guest passes per household each calendar year.  Guest passes will provide full access to the YMCA facility; however, participation in fee based classes will be at the non-member rate.  The pass will cover all members of the family, with access to all basic services of the facility.  To sign up for the 6 yearly guest passes, stop at the Member Service desk and complete a resident application.  Photo ID and proof of residency will be required for everyone 16 years of age and older.  Passes are tracked electronically and are not transferable. 

Gymnasium & Splash Pad Community Usage

Forest Lake residents will have access to the Gymnasium and Splash Pad during specific hours each day.  See schedule below for a listing of hours.

Gym Rules 

• Must bring own ball or equipment
• Must have gym appropriate shoes
• Will not have access to locker rooms or other parts of the facility
• Come during specified schedule times for community use that change seasonally.
• Does not have exclusive rights to the gymnasium and will share the space with YMCA members.

Splash Pad Rules

• Will not have access to locker rooms or other areas of the YMCA
• Must bring your own towels
• YMCA members always have access to the splash pad.

Community Room Usage

The City and residents may use the multipurpose and kitchen space free of charge for programs and activities that do not compete with YMCA programs or activities.  If you are interested in reserving the community room, please call Eva Kloos at 651-747-0801.

• Hours for Forest Lake residents are not to exceed a maximum of twenty hours per week with at least 5 hours on Sundays.  After the 20 contracted hours Forest Lake residents can rent for room for an additional fee.
• Must call to reserve the space and have confirmation by a YMCA employee of the reservation at least 24 hours prior to use.
• Summer hours will be limited around YMCA summer programming for youth that is offered to families in the community.
• Must bring own supplies
• Must clean up after activity including washing dishes and wiping down kitchen if used
• Will not have access to any other areas of the YMCA facility.