Mary Free Bed YMCA

616.285.9077
5500 Burton St. SE
Grand Rapids,
Michigan
49546
FACILITY OPEN
Mon- Thu: 5:00am - 9:00pm
Fri: 5:00am - 8:00pm
Sat: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: 10:00am – 6:00pm
KidZone Hours
Mon - Thu: 8:00am - 2:00pm, 4:00pm - 7:45pm
Fri: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sun: CLOSED

WELCOME TO THE MARY FREE BED YMCA

The Mary Free Bed YMCA is a revolutionary health and wellness facility designed with everyone in mind, offering unique and accessible spaces that benefit the entire community through its focus on Universal Design. The 36-acre, LEED certified campus is home to a wide range of fully accessible spaces and amenities – here you will find everything you need to achieve health and wellness. This pioneering environment enables people of all abilities to experience what the Y is all about.

For further assistance, please contact us at membership@grymca.org.

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For a Stronger You.

  • Access to 6 locations in the Greater Grand Rapids area
  • Free group fitness classes including Yoga, Zumba, LES MILLS and more
  • Early access to register for programs, such as summer day camp
  • Discounted program rates 
  • Drop-in KidZone care while you workout
  • Complimentary Coaching Connection with a wellness coach
  • Nationwide Membership with the ability to visit other Ys across the country

Branch Amenities

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Guest
Passes

Visit the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids as a guest of a member and enjoy our pools, state of the art workout equipment, group exercise classes and growing community.

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Military Discount

At the Y, we believe it is our civic responsibility to support military families in our community. The Y offers reduced pricing and zero joining fee to all military families, past and present.

To receive your military discount, visit a YMCA Welcome Desk at a branch nearest you. Please bring your military ID or other form of verification.

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Corporate Membership

Are you a company wanting to partner with the Y for Giving, Sponsorships, or Corporate Membership & Wellness? To learn more, click the button below to view our current corporate partners or contact Tara at 616.855.9647 or tjulien@grymca.org for more details.

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Financial Assistance

Apply for financial assistance online or visit a YMCA Welcome Desk near you.

To process the application we will need:
– Copy of last year’s federal tax return 
– Two current pay stubs or Social Security or disability checks

Join Our Team

At the Y, strengthening the community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are more than a place. We’re a purpose.

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Designed to serve all regardless of ability

CAROL VAN ANDEL HEALTHY LIVING CENTER

Focused on improving the health of our community, the Carol Van Andel Healthy Living Center, located inside the Mary Free Bed YMCA serves as an incubator for new national, regional and local healthy living initiatives and innovative evidence-based programs intended to reduce the growing obesity epidemic and combat preventable chronic disease through nutrition, physical activity, and education.

In addition to the numerous education and physical activity programs offered through the Carol Van Andel Healthy Living Center, the Center provides holistic and comprehensive nutrition education to individuals and families in our community through the following:

Kitchen

TEACHING KITCHEN

A universally designed teaching kitchen where food, education, and compassion become one. Members of our community learn how to make healthy affordable meals that will feed the entire family, no matter the size.

Greenhouse

GREENHOUSE

A greenhouse where learning happens through nature. A fully accessible greenhouse teaches children and adults to plant, grow, and harvest fresh and pesticide-free vegetables and herbs.

Barn

LEARNING FARM

A learning farm where growth and nourishment are cultivated. The farm provides farm-to-table programming for all, volunteer experiences, and entrepreneurial training for small-scale, startup farmers.

Branch Management

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Nicole Hansen

Executive Director

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Jake DeLosh

Health & Wellness Director

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Laura Jones

Aquatics Director

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Sarah Harnish

KidZone Director

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Dave Leggett

Senior Youth & Family Director

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Abby Nelson

Member Engagement Director

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Russ Sanderson

Regional Facility Director

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Branch Board of Advisors

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Chris Bauchan, Chair

Sr. Private Banker – Relationship Manager, Comerica Bank

  • Christopher Becker
    • Prosecuting Attorney, Kent County Prosecutors Office
  • Susan Bloss
    • Owner, Lifestyle Kitchen Studio
  • Gerald Callahan
    • Chief Strategic Officer, Van Andel Institute
  • Jon Conkling
    • Co-Owner/Race Director, Tris4Health
  • Thomas McDonald
    • President/Owner, M.K. & Associates Inc.
  • Cori Muilenberg
    • Sourcing Specialist & Product Manager, Perrin Sportswear
  • Michael Perry
    • Executive Vice President, Progressive AE
  • Terence Reuben
    • Director of Outpatient Services – Sports Rehab, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Julie VanGessel
    • Member Engagement Manager, Grand Rapids Chamber
  • Joshua Wilda
    • Executive VP/Chief Information Officer, Metro Health Hospital – U of M Health