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Our Fourth of July Road Race is ON!
Hello!
We're so excited to bring back our Independence Day 5K!

Join us 8:00 am Monday 7/5!


Registration fees:
$35 - June Registrations
$40 - July Registrations
$30 - Virtual Registration

Bib & Shirt Pickup
  • Thursday 7/1 4-6 PM at 380 Chestnut Street in Needham
  • Saturday 7/3 1-3 PM at 863 Great Plain Avenue in Needham

First 300 registered runners get a FREE t-shirt!
Summer & Fall Programming
Register in JUNE for the rest of the year! Registration is open now for our summer and fall swim lessons and sports programming.
Registration Dates
  • June 4 - Family Membership
  • June 8 - Youth Membership
  • June 10 - Non-Members
Session Dates
  • Summer: July 5 - August 29
  • Fall 1: September 13 - October 31
  • Fall 2: November 1 - December 19
Note: Registration for swim team, Jr. Celtics, adaptive swim lessons, & private swim lessons will be later in the year - join our email lists or reach out to us to stay in the loop!
Personal Training is BACK!
Did you take a break from personal training during the pandemic, or are you interested in starting fresh?

Get Started Sessions
Did you recently join the Y? All new members get two FREE personal training sessions - connect with us below to schedule yours!

Personal Training & Small Group Training
Interested in working with a trainer to push yourself further, recover from an injury, get stronger, or achieve other fitness goals? Let us help you!
Email Healthy Living Director Nick Bendixen at NBendixen@ymcaboston.org
We're Hiring!
Join our Y Staff Team!

We're looking for teens and adults to help serve our members and expand our offerings!

  • Camp Staff
  • Fitness Floor Staff
  • Front Desk Staff (Early Mornings)
  • Group Exercise Instructors
  • Lifeguards
  • Personal Trainers
  • Sports Instructors (Fall 2021)
  • Swim Instructors
Part time staff members get a free individual membership or a discounted multi-person membership.
Are you connected with us on social media?


Please join us on Facebook & Instagram for all our latest updates, plus a glimpse at all our programming!
Plan Your Next Visit Today!
Chestnut Street Hours

Mon-Thurs: 6:00 am-1:00 pm, 4-8:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-1:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am-1:00 pm
Sunday: closed
Great Plain Avenue Hours

Mon-Thurs: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am-7:00 pm

Beginning 6/14 Great Plain Ave will close at 8 PM Monday-Thursday & 2 PM on Sundays
As of 5/29 reservations are only required for group exercise and water fitness classes. Masks are no longer required outdoors. Fully vaccinated members are not required to wear masks indoors. Members and visitors will complete a self-screening upon arrival rather than completing a digital COVID-19 prescreen.
Need help?

Our Y Experience and Community Support Center is here to help. Contact one of our friendly representatives who can assist you with everything you need to register, rejoin, and more.
Want to stay in the loop with YMCAGO?

Subscribe to our YMCA GO virtual platform and recieve our bi-monthly Healthy Living email + access to hundreds of on-demand workouts! By subscribing, you'll be the first to know about new offers & get health & wellness tips from our Team-Y experts!
Need to Download our App? Click below!
Charles River YMCA
781-444-6400 • CharlesRiverY@ymcaboston.org
863 Great Plain Avenue • 380 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492
YMCA of Greater Boston    |    ymcaboston.org