Greater Portland Branch YMCA

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70 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04101

The Greater Portland Branch YMCA, part of the YMCA of Southern Maine, is dedicated to building an inclusive and healthy community for all, regardless of financial capability. Offering a wide range of programs including youth development, wellness support, and aquatics, it aims to foster connection and confidence among its members.

Known for its longstanding tradition, the YMCA hosts events like the Peaks to Portland Swim to Benefit Kids, a historic open water swim that raises funds for local families. With facilities designed for various activities and programs, the YMCA serves as a safe place where individuals and families can thrive together.

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Alan Y.
7/6/2019

Dropped in for some group exercise while traveling. Can't beat $12 for a day rate. Parking was easy and free in the lot. We ended up doing a Circuit Training class with Kathryn. Great...

Anon A.
6/8/2025

There is limited parking. The facility is falling apart and really dirty. The pool frequently has last minute closures with limited opening at the best of times. The therapy pool and steam room...

Greg B.
11/2/2023

Visiting from Illinois, have a universal membership, drive all the way downtown and sign-in, ask for directions to basketball courts, attendant then tells me the gym is closed (not open always),...

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Mark C.
12/31/2017

I love the YMCA but boy, this branch is a dump. The locker rooms are filthy, the machines are old, and they actually leave out dirty rags for members to use to wipe down equipment. Used, sweaty...

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Jaime R.
4/21/2017

I absolutely love the warm therapeutic pool! It is closer to my body temp so I can get in and swim freely. I do not want to go to any other cold pool around! I am spoiled and love how I feel...

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