Charles River YMCA

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Charles River YMCA We're for youth development, healthy living & social responsibility. Learn more at ymcaboston.org. We

The Charles River YMCA in Needham is part of the YMCA of Greater Boston. The Charles River YMCA is dedicated to improving the health of mind, spirit and body of individuals and families in our community. We have two locations: 863 Great Plain Avenue and 380 Chestnut Street. Currently, Great Plain Avenue is open for lap & family swim, water fitness, youth swim and sports programming, and limited fitness equipment. Join us at at Chestnut Street for our fitness center, group exercise classes, personal training, and Child Watch! Both locations are open 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday through Friday and 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Saturdays & Sundays. Sign up for your next group exercise or water fitness class at ymcaboston.motionvibe.com. Reservations no longer required for pool or fitness center use!

Check out our core classes here at Charles River!  Guaranteed tough workout!
10/17/2026

Check out our core classes here at Charles River! Guaranteed tough workout!

Today is  ! To honor the contributions and to stand in solidarity with Native and Indigenous communities, the Y encourag...
10/12/2026

Today is ! To honor the contributions and to stand in solidarity with Native and Indigenous communities, the Y encourages you to learn more about this important holiday from the people and communities themselves.

Discover Native and Indigenous communities living in your local area:
Native-Land.ca

Explore Native and Indigenous-owned media outlets:
ictnews.org
indianz.com

Support Native and Indigenous artisans:
birchbarkbooks.com
beyondbuckskin.com

10/01/2026

This fall, it’s fun to save at the YMCA!

Enjoy a $0 join fee on Thursdays in October with coupon code FunToSave.

Swim laps. Shoot hoops. Train for a race. Lift weights. Join a group exercise class. However you like to move, the Y is here for you.

Get started today at ymcaboston.org/join.

All soccer on 9/26 will be cancelled due to rain!
09/26/2026

All soccer on 9/26 will be cancelled due to rain!

Our Charles River YMCA ladies killing it in our TRX group training class!   Coach CLARE working them hard!   .
09/22/2026

Our Charles River YMCA ladies killing it in our TRX group training class! Coach CLARE working them hard! .

G'Mar Tov!Wishing you peace and goodness this Yom Kippur. 🫶
09/20/2026

G'Mar Tov!

Wishing you peace and goodness this Yom Kippur. 🫶

09/15/2026

School is in session! 📚

Did you know the Y has before and afterschool programs at local schools around Boston? Parents can be productive at work knowing their children are in a safe and stimulating afterschool environment.

Sign up at ymcaboston.org//before-after-school.

Jr. Celtics is BACK! 🏀 How can you say no to these jerseys? Register today for our co-ed or girls-only league at ymcabos...
09/14/2026

Jr. Celtics is BACK! 🏀

How can you say no to these jerseys? Register today for our co-ed or girls-only league at ymcaboston.org/jr-celtics.

09/13/2026

For a limited time, get 20% off Early Fall sports classes and group swim lessons and give your child something to look forward to after the school day.

Save 20% through September 20 using coupon code EFPROGRAM at ymcaboston.org/programs.

Address

863 Great Plain Avenue
Needham, MA
02492

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 8pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 5pm
Sunday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+17814446400

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