Mary Free Bed YMCA

Gyms & Fitness Centers in Grand Rapids, Michigan

4.6 (545)

CategoryGyms & Fitness Centers Β· Gym, Indoor swimming pool, Non-profit organization, Physical fitness program
Address5500 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
AreaGrand Rapids, Michigan
Phone(616) 285-9077
Google rating 4.6 (545)

Hours

Monday5 am–9 pm
Tuesday5 am–9 pm
Wednesday5 am–9 pm
Thursday5 am–9 pm
Friday5 am–8 pm
Saturday7 am–5 pm
Sunday10 am–6 pm

About Mary Free Bed YMCA

The Mary Free Bed YMCA in Grand Rapids is a groundbreaking, fully accessible health and wellness facility built on a 36‑acre LEED‑certified campus. Built with Universal Design principles, this branch offers inclusive fitness spaces, adaptive equipment, a family pool, indoor track, sports fields, tennis courts, a wheelchair softball field, and KidZone care. Home to the Carol Van Andel Healthy Living Center, it provides teaching kitchen programs, a learning farm, and an accessible greenhouse to support community wellness, nutrition, and education for people of all abilities.

Mary Free Bed YMCA is a gym in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is listed at 5500 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, which places it among the local businesses of Grand Rapids that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as gym, indoor swimming pool, non-profit organization, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers the athletic clubs, gyms, recreation and community centers, sports complexes, parks and golf clubs that keep tennis courts alongside their main business. City recreation centers and YMCAs offer the lowest prices, with day passes and resident discounts, and their courts are usually open to anyone. Athletic and health clubs bundle courts with a gym, pool and group fitness for a monthly membership. Parks departments run the public courts, permits, lights and lesson programs in most towns, and their office is the place to report a broken net or a locked gate. Golf clubs often keep a few courts for members and their guests.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are 5 am–9 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Mary Free Bed YMCA at (616) 285-9077; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is grymca.org, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 545 reviews, which is a strong result for a gym in Grand Rapids and suggests consistent service.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Mary Ann Sawka 2 months ago

Friendly smiling faces make up the staff. I have met a lot of great new friends. I participate in the cardio/aerobic pool classes and enjoy them. Sue and Lisa are great instructors.

Kerry Barnes 2 months ago

The receptionist as you walk in is rude! Her people skills were horrible when we were inquiring about a membership. Her tone was harsh, and her facial expressions told us that this is not the place for us. We went down the street to MVP where the people who work there are great!

Cate Fortenbacher 4 months ago

This place has all the equipment you need and is always clean and well maintained. I especially appreciate how big the track is - 5 laps to a mile is impressive for an indoor facility! The lap pool and separate family pools are also very nice. Strength training for anybody from ages 5 and up and everything is accessible to all. Kidzone is awesome - my son asks to go every day! The basketball courts stay busy but there is lots of space.

Irene Marco 4 months ago

After being members since 2017, we finally canceled our membership at the Mary Free Bed YMCA and moved to an alternative workout facility. The facility itself is fine, but the culture is not. Leadership and some of the employees consistently come across as unfriendly and uninterested in the members they serve. Rarely a smile, rarely a greeting, rarely a β€œthank you for coming.” Too often it feels like members are an inconvenience rather than the reason the YMCA exists. People come to the Y to improve their physical and mental health. A welcoming atmosphere matters, and unfortunately that has not been our experience. Another ongoing frustration has been the lack of space for stretching, mobility work, and HIIT-style floor exercises. We have repeatedly asked over the years if members could use an available room when classes are not being held and have always been told no because of β€œvandalism.” Yet other YMCA locations, such as Wolverine and Downtown, seem to have figured out how to accommodate members while still protecting their facilities. We stayed far longer than we probably should have because the location was convenient. In the end, convenience was no longer enough to overc

Rachel Vandenbosch 6 months ago

This YMCA has so many options for working out. The pool, basketball courts, free-weights, track, and cardio equipment. I haven't taken any of their classes but there appears to be a bunch. The only thing I feel it's lacking is a dedicated space for stretching and using lighter free-weights, in a separate space from the main gym area, that isn't a walkway. I also love the sauna and hot tub! Great place to get healthy!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mary Free Bed YMCA located?

Mary Free Bed YMCA is at 5500 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Mary Free Bed YMCA?

Mary Free Bed YMCA is listed as a gym and is also tagged on Google as gym, indoor swimming pool, non-profit organization.

What are the hours of Mary Free Bed YMCA?

Published hours are Monday: 5 am–9 pm; Tuesday: 5 am–9 pm; Wednesday: 5 am–9 pm; Thursday: 5 am–9 pm; Friday: 5 am–8 pm; Saturday: 7 am–5 pm; Sunday: 10 am–6 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Mary Free Bed YMCA open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 10 am–6 pm.

What is the phone number of Mary Free Bed YMCA?

You can call Mary Free Bed YMCA at (616) 285-9077.

How is Mary Free Bed YMCA rated on Google?

Mary Free Bed YMCA has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 545 reviews.

Does Mary Free Bed YMCA have a website?

Yes, the website of Mary Free Bed YMCA is grymca.org (linked on this page).

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