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Group Fitness
Facility Rentals
Discover our flexible rental spaces for your next birthday party, meeting, sports league practice or large event!
Child & Youth Programs
Whether you're looking to register your child in a program or play a game of pickleball, basketball, volleyball or soccer, there's something for everyone at our Y.
New 12–Week Winter session (January 6–March 28, 2025)
Keep your kids active and learning with our new winter session. Kids can enjoy Basketball, Volleyball, Creative Expression, Kids in the Kitchen, Mini-Volley and more. Tailored age groups, longer sessions, confidence-building and endless fun!
- Ages 3-16
Facility Amenities
Art in the Hallway
YMCA Art in the Hallway is an informal gallery at the Northside Community Centre YMCA. The hallway accommodates 2 dimensional pieces only. The hallway has approximately 80 feet of linear space to hang artwork. Artwork in this space must be suitable for viewing by people of all ages.
The gallery has exhibition frames measuring 22 X 28”. All artworks must fit into these frames.
The gallery space is open for public viewing whenever the facility is open.
Submission Guidelines
Individuals and community groups are invited to submit work for exhibition at the Northside Community Centre YMCA. Exhibits typically run for two months. YMCA staff schedule exhibits and work with artists to display pieces.
- Artists may apply for a solo exhibit, or, a group of artists may submit a joint exhibit proposal.
- All artwork must measure a maximum of 22" x 28" and be suitable for mounting in exhibit frames. Works on paper are best suited for these frames.
- Artwork can be listed for sale. Anyone interested in purchasing a piece will be given the contact info you provide. No commission from the sale of the piece is required by the YMCA.
Please fill out the submission form below to submit your artwork.
For further information, please contact the Northside Community Centre YMCA at 403-967-9622.
Fitness Studio
Our centre has a large studio space on the second floor where we host group fitness classes like step, cycle and TRX. To rent this space, please speak with a staff member.
Glendale Skatepark
YMCA Skatepark Mentors help strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility by providing a safe space for youth to enjoy the Glendale and Downtown Skateparks in Red Deer.
Glendale Skatepark:
July/August:
Monday–Friday (1–8pm)
Saturday & Sunday (12–5pm)
Red Deer Skatepark (downtown):
July/August:
Tuesday & Thursday (12pm–3pm)
Gymnasium
Our large gymnasium features a built-in sound system, projection screen, basketball nets, and access to additional equipment such as pickleball, volleyball and badminton nets, soccer and ball hockey!
Multipurpose Rooms
Our programs and rentals often use our four multi-purpose rooms, located on both the first and second floors. These versatile spaces can host meetings, your next event or an arts and culture program!
Teaching Kitchen
Our state-of-the-art teaching kitchen features double wall ovens, two induction cooktops, large island prep space and access to the rooftop patio with a BBQ, perfect for a chef or chef in the making!
Youth Centre
Drop-in and relax, play games, read and connect with friends in our Youth Centre at Northside Community Centre YMCA! Youth Centre is open for 8–18-year-olds, Monday–Friday between 3–6pm.
No registration is required and thanks to support from Border Paving Ltd., and entry is free of charge.
Lobby Playspace
Our lobby features a free parented community play space ideal for parents and caregivers with children 6 years of age and under.
Seniors Programs
Drop-in Programs for Seniors (Schedule & Fee)
Thursdays are for Seniors at Northside Community Centre YMCA! Drop in for Coffee Connect, play some pickleball, join a gentle fitness class or spark your creativity in our art workshops.
| Program | Schedule | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Art in the Afternoon | Monday's 1:00-3:00pm | $5.00 drop-in |
| Senior's drop-in badminton | Tuesday's 8:30-10:30am | $5.00 drop-in |
| Gentle Fit Strength | Tuesday's 10:30-11:20am | $7.00 drop-in |
| Gentle Fit Cardio & Strength | Wednesday's 10:30-11:20am | $7.00 drop-in |
| Senior's drop in pickleball | Thursday's 8:30-10:30am | $5.00 drop-in |
| Stretch & Mobility | Thursday's 10:30-11:20am | $7.00 drop-in |
| Coffee Connect | Thursday's, 10:30am-12:30pm | Free to community members |
| Cycle Group Fitness Class | Thursday's 12:10-12:50pm | $7.00 drop-in |
| Yoga Sculpt | Thursday's 6:15-7:05pm | $7.00 drop-in |
Call 403-967-9622 for additional program information.
Facility Acccess
Facility hours
| Monday – Friday | Saturday | Sunday & Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15am–9pm | 10am–1pm | Closed |
Drop-in rates
| Pass/Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Group Fitness | $7/visit $60/10-visit punch pass |
| Open Gymnasium | $5/visit $45/10-visit punch pass |
| Community Saturdays We are happy to offer access to programs to our community free of charge on Saturdays! | Free |
| Teen Night & Youth Centre Teen Night has been made available at no cost to our community thanks to Red Deer Family & Community Support Services. | Free |
Accessing facility amenities
| Amenity | Age |
|---|---|
| Lobby Playspace | 6 years and under, with a parent or caregiver |
| Open Gymnasium | 8 years and older* |
| Youth Centre | 8 years and older* |
| Teen Night | 13–18 years |
| Group Fitness | 16 years and older |
*Anyone in the facility under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult actively providing supervision or be a participant in a registered program.
Youth Programming
Youth Centre is now open Monday–Friday from 3–5:30pm! No registration required.
Teen Night is available September to June on Fridays from 6–9pm, when 13–18-year-olds can chill out in our Youth Centre at Northside Community Centre YMCA and relax with friends or have a pick-up game in the gym. Watch for our theme nights too! No registration required.
Youth Jam Sessions are back every Friday from 3–9pm! Sign up for hour-long jam sessions with free access to instruments and equipment to help introduce them to the world of music. Mentors within our Centre will work closely with those who are interested in learning the basics as well as jamming out with some of the more experienced youth.
Free Food Fridays are on every Friday night thanks to support from Avalanche Integrity and Alberta Blue Cross! Kids and teens aged 8–18 are welcome to join us for a free hot meal at the Northside Community Centre YMCA. Meals are served at 4:30pm for ages 8–18, and again at 6pm for ages 13–18.
We're grateful to Red Deer and District Family and Community Support Services for supporting Youth Centre and Teen Night, and to Alberta Blue Cross and Avalanche Integrity for supporting Free Food Fridays.