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The Oakland YMCA has operated and served the community at large for more than 25 years. Due to the Welcome to the Downtown Oakland YMCA.
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While the Downtown Oakland YMCA has operated at its current location for more than 25 years, its history in Oakland goes back to 1910.The Y is a powerful association of men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community. Whether it’s learning something new, working out with friends, or spending quality time with your family, we’re here for you.

10/27/2026

Swim with 🎃pumpkins🎃 and decorate spooky cookies this Friday during our family swim program!

No registration required, but supplies are limited. A parent or guardian must be present and in the water with youth.

Happy Halloween! 🦇🕸️

10/24/2026

This room can feel intimidating if you’ve never trained here before.

That’s exactly why we offer Lift Off.

Learn proper squat technique, gain confidence using barbells and racks, and discover that the Basement Strength Center is for everyone.

✅ Bench Press is full
✅ Only 2 spots remain in the Squat Series beginning October 31.

Register online or in the YMCA of the East Bay app.

10/22/2026

Come swim with us! November swim lesson registration is open now for members and non-members.

Preschool, youth, and adult levels available. Sign up at the Oakland YMCA website in our bio 🔗

10/17/2026

New to barbell training? Coming back after some time away? Or does the Basement Strength Center just feel a little intimidating? 💪

Lift Off is your opportunity to get more comfortable with barbell work. Choose one lift and spend four Saturdays developing your technique, building confidence, and getting individualized coaching in a small group of up to 4 participants.

The 4-week series starts Saturday, October 31:
🏋🏿 Bench Press | 7:30am
🏋🏽‍♀️ Squat | 8:30am

Come build your skills, refresh your technique, and feel more confident with barbell training!

📲 Ready to Lift Off? Register online or in the YMCA of the East Bay app today!

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10/10/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 17th for the YMCA Sharks swim meet! All youth ages 8-15 who can swim a strong 25 meters are welcome to join the competition among our fellow swim team members.

Free registration is open now—click the link in our bio to sign up. Community members are encouraged to come cheer us on🦈

10/10/2026

First Friday was one for the books! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to dance with us. From Zumba with Vanina to U-Jam with Lorna, we loved sharing movement, music, and community in the heart of Oakland.

Missed it? Come make memories with us at the Oakland Y.

💃 Zumba with Vanina | Tues 7pm | Sat 8:15am
🎶 U-Jam with Lorna | Thurs 7pm | Sat 11:30am

Community

09/30/2026

One year of Women on Weights at the Oakland YMCA! 🎉🏋️‍♀️

What started as a class has become a community. Congratulations to every participant who showed up, pushed through, cheered each other on, and discovered just how strong they really are. And a huge thank you to our amazing coaches for your expertise and encouragement every step (and rep) of the way. 💛

Here’s to new PRs, new friends, and another year of lifting each other up, literally.

Spot yourself in a class photo? Tag yourself and your lifting crew! 👇

09/29/2026

We’ll be at First Friday this Friday, October 2, and we’re bringing the energy 🔥

Stop by our booth to meet some of our team, play fun games, and win prizes 🎁

Plus, try a little Zumba and dance it out with U-Jam. All levels welcome, so bring a friend and come move with us.

📅 Friday, Oct 2
⏰ Booth will be open 5-8pm

Tag who you’re bringing 👇

09/15/2026

African Dance with Kamesha is now happening every Monday at 7:30 PM! 🔥

Come move and have fun with us. See you in the Main Studio!

08/22/2026

🔥 Nearly full! Women on Weights: Beyond the Basics starts September 18, and spots are going fast. Don’t miss your chance to train with expert coaching, personalized feedback, and an empowering community.
 👉 Sign up today or add your name to the waitlist.

Address

2350 Broadway
Oakland, CA
94612

Website

http://oaklandymca.org/

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