Ankeny Family YMCA
About
Ankeny Family YMCA — Gymnasium, Pool & Child Watch
The Ankeny branch of the Des Moines Y sits on N. Ankeny Blvd with an indoor gymnasium, 8-lane pool, and supervised Child Watch play area. It's the community hub for indoor family activity on snow days.
Indoor Family Programs
Membership unlocks access to multiple indoor play spaces plus structured kids programs. Options include:
- Child Watch (ages 6 weeks-10 years) free with membership
- Open gymnasium family play times
- Pool family swim
- Youth sports and martial arts classes
What's Included
- Indoor gymnasium
- 8-lane indoor pool
- 3 racquetball courts
- Dedicated Child Watch play room
Experience
Best for members who want reliable year-round indoor options. Non-members can still enroll in classes. Free Child Watch during parent workouts is the killer feature for families with young kids.