LOCATION DETAILS Kirk Family YMCA

Make the Kirk Family YMCA part of your day in downtown Kansas City. Close to where you live or work, our Y connects residents, commuters and families through fitness, swimming and community programs. Stop in to work toward a goal, meet a neighbor or enjoy time together in the heart of the city.

GET CONNECTED

Atchison Family YMCA / Cray Community Center

321 Commercial Street Atchison, Kansas 66002

913.367.4948

Bonner Springs Family YMCA

2251 South 138th Street Bonner Springs, Kansas 66012

913.422.9348

Cleaver Family YMCA

7000 Troost Avenue Kansas City, Missouri 64131

816.285.9622

Kirk Family YMCA

222 West 11th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64105

816.842.9622

Linwood YMCA / James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center

3800 East Linwood Boulevard Kansas City, Missouri 64128

816.923.5675

North Kansas City YMCA

1999 Iron Street North Kansas City, Missouri 64116

816.300.0531

Olathe Family YMCA

21400 West 153rd Street Olathe, Kansas 66061

913.393.9622

Platte County Community Center North

Running Horse Road Platte City, Missouri 64079

816.858.0114

Platte County Community Center South

8875 Clark Avenue Parkville, Missouri 64152

816.505.2622

Providence YMCA / Ball Family Center

8601 Parallel Parkway Kansas City, Kansas 66112

913.378.9622

Riverside Community Center

4498 Northwest High Drive Riverside, Missouri 64150

816.741.4172

Fred and Shirley Pryor YMCA Sports Complex

2100 Northwest 87th Terrace Kansas City, Missouri 64154

816.561.9622

Membership Membership at Kirk Family YMCA

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Kirk Family YMCA

Bring your fitness goals and your family to the Kirk Y. Membership gives you room to move, from cardio and strength training to group exercise and the indoor pool. With Kids Zone supervised child care and wellness coaching, you can build a routine that works for you.

Find your favorite way to stay active with an indoor walking track, basketball and pickleball courts, and an outdoor turf field. Our steam room, dry sauna and whirlpool offer space to relax after your workout. Wellness coaching helps you get familiar with the facility and choose goals you feel ready to pursue.

For children, youth swim lessons and seasonal programs like Bitty Basketball and KC Current Bitty Soccer make learning new skills fun. Kids Zone gives parents time to focus on their own well-being while children enjoy supervised play. Family events include Kids Night Out. Community meeting spaces and volunteer opportunities invite you to get involved and build connections with others who live and work in downtown Kansas City.

Location

222 West 11th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64105

816.842.9622

Hours

  • Thanksgiving Day Holiday Hours Thursday, November 26
    7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  • Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sat: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sun: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Mon-Thu: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Fri: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Sat: 9 a.m. – Noon
  • Sun: Closed

Amenities

  • Wellness Center
  • Indoor Pool
  • Walking Track
  • Community Room
  • Basketball Court
  • Steam Room
  • Dry Sauna
  • Whirlpool
  • Teaching Kitchen
  • Outdoor Recreation Space
  • Pickleball

Upcoming Events

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Jackson County – Challenger Bowling – Ages 6-50

October 19, 2026 6:00 PM
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Kirk Family YMCA – Cookies with Santa

December 5, 2026 10:00 AM
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Programs REGISTER FOR ACTIVITIES

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Every gift to the Y stays right here in Kansas City, helping neighbors access swim lessons, safe spaces for kids, and programs that strengthen healthy living for all. When you give, you open the door for everyone to play, grow, and belong, no matter their circumstances.

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OUR STAFF MEET THE TEAM

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SARA MADER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hometown: Clarksville, Tennessee

Y Start Date: January 2023

Certifications: Masters in Sports Management Administration; ACE Personal Trainer; ACE Fitness Nutrition Certification: ACE Weight Management Certification

Hobbies: Camping, kayaking, quilting, reading and I’m a huge KC Current fan.

Favorite part of working at the Y: Getting to know the members and helping our community grow stronger and healthier.

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TIFFANY SANDERS

HEALTHY LIVING DIRECTOR

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Y Start Date: 2021

Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree Health and Human Performance-Bellevue University, Master’s Degree Health and Wellness Coaching-Creighton University, Master’s Degree Wellness and Health Promotion Management-Nebraska Methodist College, Lifestyle Medicine Certificate-Creighton University Group, Exercise Certification-ACE, Nutrition Specialist Certification-ACE & Personal Trainer Certification-ACE

Hobbies: “I enjoy volunteering, reading, watching my fav tv shows, and attending local community events like the farmer’s market.”

Favorite part of working at the Y: “My favorite is the members. Meeting so many people that come from different walks of life and getting to know each of them. It has been a fun experience!”

JAHANA HAMILTON

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Hometown: Springfield, Missouri

Y Start Date: June 2026

Certifications: Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with a Minor in Health and Wellness from The University of Central Missouri

Hobbies: “Grabbing food with my friends at new restaurants, anything that has me outdoors in weather over 60 degrees, finding small businesses in Kansas City to support, watching tv with my dog!”

Favorite part of working at the Y: Being a part of someone’s journey to develop them into the healthiest and happiest version of themself! The Y helped shape me at a very young age and I’m excited to give back and make an impact on the members that we get to engage with daily.

FAQ YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

The Kirk Family YMCA features a full wellness center with strength and cardio equipment, an indoor pool, and group exercise classes for all interests and fitness levels. Recreation options include a walking track, basketball court, pickleball courts, and an outdoor turf field. You’ll also find a steam room, dry sauna, and whirlpool to help you recover and relax.

Yes. Our Kids Zone is a supervised play area where your children are cared for safely while you attend a class, work out, or take part in activities at the Y. It’s designed to help parents balance their own wellness with caregiving, so you never have to choose between the two.

Membership includes the full wellness center, group exercise classes, aquatic facilities and water fitness, plus wellness coaching and orientation to help you set goals. With our “visit one or visit them all” model, you can use any YMCA across Greater Kansas City and participating Ys nationwide. The YMCA360 app lets you track workouts and access online classes too.

The Kirk Family YMCA keeps kids busy year-round. Youth swim lessons run through the full YMCA progression, and seasonal youth sports like Bitty Basketball and KC Current Bitty Soccer give younger children a first taste of team play. Kids Zone provides supervised care while you get your workout in.

Its central Downtown Kansas City location sets it apart, offering convenient fitness and wellness access for residents, commuters, and professionals right in the urban core. With comprehensive amenities and family-support services like Kids Zone, this center serves as a welcoming community hub for both active adults and busy families in the heart of the city.