Facility Usage Policies
Facility Hours
Fall/Winter Hours: Labor Day to Memorial Day.
Marquette
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Negaunee (West End)
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 AM – 7:30PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pool, Sauna, Hot Tub Hours:
September-December printable version of the Pool, Hot Tub and Sauna Schedule.
Splash Times
Slide/Rain Tree Hours:
Friday: 3-6pm
Saturday: 12-4pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
With added hours on homeschool days, school breaks, etc
*Open Christmas Eve & New Years Eve 8:00am-3:00pm*
Inclement Weather Policy
Our YMCA provides essential services to more than 6,000 members. We make every effort to remain open during inclement weather and will only close under extenuating circumstances.
West End YMCA
If Negaunee Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the West End YMCA will open at 9:00 AM.
Child Development Center
If Northern Michigan University (NMU) is closed due to inclement weather, the Child Development Center will have a delayed opening at 8:30 AM.
GSRP – Pre-Kindergarten
If Marquette Area Public Schools (MAPS) are closed due to inclement weather, GSRP will not be offered. Wraparound childcare will be available for an additional fee.
Session Programs
All session-based programs will continue as scheduled, including Swim Lessons, Gymnastics, Pickleball, and similar offerings, unless otherwise communicated by the YMCA.
Group Exercise Classes
Group Exercise classes will continue as scheduled. There will be no cancellations or delayed starts for land or water Group Exercise classes due to school closures.
Pedaling for Parkinson’s & LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
Classes will be cancelled on days with inclement weather.
Youth Area Reservations
On days when MAPS is closed due to inclement weather or scheduled days off, all youth area reservations will be cancelled for the day. This includes Kids Gym, Basketball Gym, and any other youth reservations.
These spaces will be open for general public use, except for previously scheduled YMCA programs.
Field House Golf Bays & Batting Cages
Golf bays and batting cages will be unavailable on all MAPS no-school days, including weekends, snow days, and other school closures, until further notice.
Snow Day Camp TBD
When MAPS is closed, the YMCA offers Snow Day Camp. Children must be preregistered before attending.
Learn more and register at: www.ymcamqt.org/programs/
Weather Emergency Levels & YMCA Closures
Snow emergency levels and any decisions regarding YMCA closures, delayed openings, or other weather-related operational changes will be determined by the YMCA CEO.
The YMCA will communicate any changes to operations through the YMCA website, Facebook page, and other appropriate communication channels.
Questions?
For questions or clarification, please visit our Facebook page or website for updates.
Day Pass Policy
- Nationwide guests and day pass users must present a valid state ID, state driver’s license or passport at each visit.
- All non-members must check in and purchase a day pass.
Day Pass Policy for Youth Non-Members
- Non-members 17 and under purchasing a day pass for the first time must have a parent or guardian come inside to complete the day pass form at the Front Desk.
- Once the form is signed, the parent or guardian is not required to stay in the building.
- Children 11 and under must have a parent or guardian remain in the building at all times.


The YMCA is an inclusive and welcoming organization for all. We believe that in a diverse world, we are stronger when we are inclusive, our spaces are welcoming and everyone has the opportunity to thrive at the Y.
Our facility currently provides a Men’s Locker Room, a Women’s Locker Room, and a Family/Universal Locker Room. Our Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms currently do not include private spaces for showering and/or dressing; however, our Family/Universal Locker Room does have private spaces for showering and/or dressing. The Board of Directors and Leadership Team are working on a long-term Locker Room Remodel and seeking funding to ensure the safety of all of our members.
Recent changes in Michigan law provide that locker room access cannot be restricted on the basis of sex assigned at birth, but rather must be open to individual selection based on gender identity or expression. All private, public, and religious facilities must comply.
Our Family Rest Room/Locker Room provides private changing rooms and showers for all who are concerned about potential exposure and lack of privacy, including people with young children. With the lack of private changing areas and showers in either the Men’s or Women’s Locker Rooms, the YMCA feels use of the Family Rest Room/Locker Room is an adequate alternative until a time where we can provide private changing and shower facilities in all Locker Rooms. The use of our Family Rest Room/Locker Rooms for all, including transgender and gender nonconforming individuals, provides a location for all members to have a safe and secure changing and bathing facility.
The emotional well-being and protection of our children is our number one priority at our YMCA. We are committed to inclusiveness and our commitment to the safety of everyone in our multigenerational community facility. Respect is a core value of the YMCA, and we respectfully ask all users of our locker rooms and restrooms to exhibit modesty by covering themselves while in common spaces, where possible. Overall, when in the locker room, show discretion. Have modesty and courtesy for others.
All individuals using the YMCA facilities are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the character, welfare, best interests and policies of the YMCA. Failure to do so will result in immediate dismissal from the premises
SERVICE DOG POLICY
By upholding our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring, the Y is committed to strengthening our community through programs that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Using our core values and the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) ADA as a guide, we have developed the following Service Animal Policy to ensure that all who enter our facilities enjoy a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment.
A service animal is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a is ability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability, is allowed in our facility. Service dogs are permitted to accompany the handler to any place in the building or facility where members of the public, program participants, customers, or clients are allowed.
The YMCA may hold special events or programs that would allow for animals who are not designated service animals to be invited into our facilities. This is on a case by case basis and must be approved in advance.
Membership changes and holds MUST be received by the 25th of the month. Cancellations MUST be received 30 days prior to taking effect.
YMCA Pool Rules
Safety always comes first. Please follow all lifeguard instructions and YMCA values – Caring, Respect, Honesty & Responsibility.
- Shower before entering the pool
- All swimmers must use appropriate swimwear. Street clothes
- Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper.
Please change diapers in the locker room only. - Children under the age of 8 must have supervision of an adult at all times unless they are currently in swim lessons.
- Breath holding activities are not permitted in the pool.
- No jumping or diving.
- The lifeguard has the right to restrict the use of toys and equipment at any time.
- No running, rough play, climbing or hanging on walls or structures.
- No hanging on lap line ropes.
- The YMCA is a family facility. The use of profane or vulgar language or disrespect to staff, members or guests will not be tolerated.
- Do not use the pool after the consumption of drugs or alcohol.
- No food or drinks allowed on the pool deck, except for water in a non-glass container with a lid.
- Anyone suffering from open blisters, cuts, abrasions, or sores anywhere on their body is not allowed in the pool.
- No animals, with the exception of trained service animals are allowed on the pool deck.
Slide Rules
- Only one rider at a time.
- Walk up the stairs.
- Enter the slide in a sitting position.
- Ride slide feet first either sitting or lying down on back.
- Keep arms and feet inside the flume.
- Do not stop on the slide.
- No tubes, mats, or toys permitted on the slide.
- Exit splashdown pool area immediately.
- Form waiting line on pool deck, not on slide stairway.
- Wait until the rider ahead comes off of the slide before going up the stairs.
- Non-swimmers must be caught at the bottom of the slide by an adult.
Hot Tub Rules
- Maximum capacity is 10 persons.
- Children under the age of 12 are prohibited.
- Shower before entering the hot tub. Perfume make-up, body oils, etc. adversely affect the water chemistry.
- Elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with health conditions requiring medical care should consult a physician before entering.
- Do not use the hot tub while under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, or other drugs that may cause drowsiness or raise/ lower blood pressure.
- Observe reasonable time limits of 10-15 minutes of use.
- Long exposure may result in nausea, dizziness, or fainting.
Sauna Rules
- Maximum capacity is 8 persons. Must be 18 or older.
- Persons with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and pregnant women should not use the sauna.
- Physical exercise inside the sauna is prohibited.
- Rinse after exiting the sauna before entering the pool or hot tub.
- Respect the dress code – proper attire is required.
Swimsuits preferred. Workout clothes are acceptable. - Please sit on your towel to protect other members and the sauna wood. Undergarments are not allowed.
- No music.
- Essential oils, shampoos, razors, and other grooming products are prohibited.
- Keep the door closed.
YMCA Field House Rules
We are excited to have you at the Field House! To keep everyone safe and ensure a positive experience, please follow these rules:
– Only clean indoor footwear is allowed. Outdoor shoes and cleats must be removed before entering the Field House.
– Water bottles are permitted. All other food, drinks, and gum are not allowed inside the facility.
– Children under 12 must be under direct supervision by a parent or guardian at all times.
– Use of the batting cages is restricted to individuals 18+ or those with direct parental supervision.
– YMCA programs, rentals, and prior reservations have priority use of the turf and tennis/pickleball courts.
– All guests must enter through the main lobby and check in at the front desk, unless given prior permission.
– Helmets are required when using the batting cages for baseball or softball.
– Good sportsmanship is expected, especially during competitive play on the courts.
– All users are responsible for cleaning up after themselves and properly disposing of trash.
The following are PROHIBITED:
o Food, drinks (other than water), or gum
o Cleats or outdoor footwear
o Horseplay or roughhousing
o Profanity or abusive language
o Spitting
o Personal speakers or loud music (headphones are permitted)
o Tobacco of any kind
o Pets/Animals
o Bicycles, scooters, or similar equipment
o Marking any surfaces (turf, courts, or walls) with paint, tape, or other materials
o Inserting stakes, flags, or other objects into the turf
– Please be respectful of YMCA staff, members, and fellow guests.
– Follow all YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Reservations:
– Reservations must be made online 2 hours prior to the requested time.
– The reservation schedule is posted on the TV near the Field House desk.
– For reservation inquiries, please contact Tyler at [email protected]
Let’s work together to make this a safe, fun, and welcoming space for all!
UPDATE: BASEBALL/SOFTBALL POLICY
At the YMCA of Marquette County, the safety of our members is our top priority.
Beginning May 4, 2026, all baseball and softball activities—including throwing, fielding, and batting—must take place inside a batting cage. The only exception to this policy is for approved team rentals during their scheduled rental time. Batting cages must be reserved online at ymcamqt.org.
This decision was not made lightly. After extensive research, we found that facilities with similar values and shared-use spaces follow these same guidelines to help protect their members and ensure a safe environment for all.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we continue to provide a safe and welcoming space for our community to learn, grow, and play.