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KIRK FAMILY YMCA

The new Kirk Family YMCA in the core of downtown provides life-strengthening opportunities for all ages. State-of-the-art fitness, youth and family activities, swimming, an outdoor turf field, community meeting spaces, and volunteer engagement are just a few of the ways the Y is helping the downtown residents and commuters stay well in body, mind and spirit.

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When you join the Y, you're gaining more than simply a way to become healthier. You're joining others who support the values and programs that strengthen our community.
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* This is an exclusive web-only rate and includes a 12-month Well-Being Agreement. Financial assistance is available. This membership type is not available online. The rate above is available in-center with a 12-month Well-Being Agreement. Financial assistance is available. Call or email the Welcome Center for more information:

Programs at the Kirk Y

At the Kirk Y, we help people of all ages be their best selves and reach their greatest potential through a variety of high impact programs that change lives. Choose from a range of programs focused on strengthening bodies, minds and communities.

A Modern Y With Something for Everyone

Members can enjoy the state-of-the-art amenities at the Kirk Y, plus access to all YMCA of Greater Kansas City locations. Benefits also include unlimited group exercise and water fitness classes, free Kids Zone with family memberships, free Member Orientation sessions with a healthy living coach to help set individualized goals, program discounts and much more!

Adult helping child float on back
Overhead view of the gym at the Kirk YMCA while several kids play
Rows of cardio equipment with suspended walking track above at the Kirk Family YMCA
View from northeast corner of outdoor turf field at the Kirk Family YMCA
Lobby and welcome center at the Kirk Y, showing restored floor, ceiling and archways from former Lyric Theatre building
Warm water activity pool at the Kirk YMCA, with 4-lane lap pool in the back
A studio full of people lift weights behind their shoulders in a group exercise class

Location Amenities

Wellness Center
Wellness Center
Walking Track
Walking Track
Teaching Kitchen
Teaching Kitchen
Steam Room
Steam Room
Indoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Gym
Gym
Family Locker Room
Family Locker Rooms
Dry Sauna
Dry Sauna
Program Studios
Program Studios
Community Room
Community Room

Careers
At the Y

The Y is currently looking for talented new associates for our Downtown Y and throughout Kansas City. Visit the link below to learn more about openings at the Kirk Family YMCA and see the variety of opportunities that are available at locations across the metro.

Donate to a better community

Because of you, our common vision of a healthier downtown Kansas City community has become a reality. Every dollar raised for the Kirk Family YMCA will have a lasting impact on the people of Kansas City.

KIRK FAMILY YMCA
222 W 11th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Estados Unidos

Center Hours

Mon - Thu: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri: 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Kids Zone Hours

Mon - Thu: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-7:30 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-6:30 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.-Noon
Sun: Closed

Download the YMCA App

Download the YMCA of Greater Kansas City mobile app to get the best, most convenient access to group exercise and pool schedules along with other great features like mobile check-in, workout tracking and fitness challenges.

Y Blog

GEHA, YMCA and the Hunt Family Foundation Launch Joe Delaney Learn to Swim Program

YMCA instructors helps a student float on their back during a swim lesson as part of the inaugural Learn to Swim program with GEHA in summer 2022.
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Nov 1, 2022

To combat historic health inequities in aquatics, GEHA and its partners will provide up to 650 students with free swim lessons and equipment through the Joe Delaney Learn to Swim Program, Presented by GEHA. Lessons will focus on water safety and increasing access to aquatics.

To combat historic health inequities in the aquatics space, GEHA and its partners will provide up to 650 students with free swim lessons and equipment.

New: Group Exercise Classes In Ys Powered by YMCA360

Left: Two instructors doing squats Center: Instructor with resistance band Right: Instructor doing yoga
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Apr 1, 2022

Now you can enjoy group exercise classes every hour of the day in select Y centers. In addition to classes with in-person instructors, we’ve added video classes taught by the best Y instructors from around the country on video through YMCA360. 

YMCA360 offers exclusive, on-demand, streaming content to Y members. It includes hundreds of group exercise classes for all abilities and interests. And now we’re bringing that content to you in our Ys.
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Our Staff

The talented, caring team at the Kirk Family YMCA is ready to connect you with our many programs and services that focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.

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Media Inquiries

For more information, please contact our communications team at MarCom@KansasCityYMCA.org or 816.682.3168.

*Exclusions may apply. Offer valid for new members at Greater Kansas City locations only now through February 28, 2023. Not valid with other offers and discounts. No cash value. $0 joining fee available with 12-month well-being agreement.