Charles River YMCA Closed for July 4th
Both our Charles River YMCA locations will be closed on Friday, July 4th. We will be hosting the Independence Day 5K and there will be a Needham parade following immediately after.
Our other YMCA centers will be open from 7am-1pm.


Charles River YMCA
Needham, MA 02492
781-444-6400
CharlesRiverY@ymcaboston.org
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MON – THU: 5:30am-9:00pm
FRI: 5:30am-8:00pm
SAT – SUN: 7:00am-5:00pm
Needham, MA 02492
781-444-6400
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MON – FRI: 5:30am-9:00pm
SAT – SUN: 7:00am-6:00pm
AMENITIES – CHESTNUT ST
- Full Wellness Facility: cardio and strength machines, free weight and functional training areas
- Personal Training
- Large Group Exercise Studio
- Child Watch Services
- Locker Rooms
- Free Family Events
AMENITIES – Great Plain Ave
- Swimming Pool: swim lessons, lap swim, water fitness, lifeguard certification
- Dry Sauna
- Locker Rooms
- Mind/Body Studio
- Group Cycle Studio
- Preschool Summer Camp
- Preschool and Youth Sports
- Free Family Events
Careers at the Charles River YMCA
Explore job opportunities at the Charles River YMCA
Charles River Jobs


Child Watch at Charles River YMCA
Child Watch is a value added program (no additional charge!) for those with a Family Membership. It is drop-in and geared for younger children; we accommodate children up to 9 years old.
Current Hours:
- Mon & Wed: 8:30-11:00 AM & 5:00-7:00 PM
- Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:30-11:00 AM
- Sat: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sun: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Child Watch at Charles River YMCA
Child Watch is a value added program (no additional charge!) for those with a Family Membership. It is drop-in and geared for younger children; we accommodate children up to 9 years old.
Current Hours:
- Mon & Wed: 8:30-11:00 AM & 5:00-7:00 PM
- Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:30-11:00 AM
- Sat: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sun: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Child Watch at Charles River YMCA
Child Watch is a value added program (no additional charge!) for those with a Family Membership. It is drop-in and geared for younger children; we accommodate children up to 9 years old.
Current Hours:
- Mon & Wed: 8:30-11:00 AM & 5:00-7:00 PM
- Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:30-11:00 AM
- Sat: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sun: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM


Celebrate With Us!
Kids Gym Parties (Ages 1-6) & Pool Parties (Ages 6+)
Member Rate $375
Non-Member Rate $475
For more information please reach out to Kathleen at kryan@ymcaboston.org or see our Birthday information below:
Learn More
Celebrate With Us!
Kids Gym Parties (Ages 1-6) & Pool Parties (Ages 6+)
Member Rate $375
Non-Member Rate $475
For more information please reach out to Kathleen at kryan@ymcaboston.org or see our Birthday information below:
Learn More

Celebrate With Us!
Kids Gym Parties (Ages 1-6) & Pool Parties (Ages 6+)
Member Rate $375
Non-Member Rate $475
For more information please reach out to Kathleen at kryan@ymcaboston.org or see our Birthday information below:
Learn More
Staff
Paula Jacobson
Executive Director
PJacobson@ymcaboston.org
781-465-2584
Kathleen Ryan
Membership Director - Family Programs
KRyan@ymcaboston.org
781-675-3174
Christopher Marten
Assoc. Aquatics Director,
CMarten@ymcaboston.org
781-675-3171
Janine Schultze
Adaptive Swim Coordinator
JSchultze@ymcaboston.org
Jaehmar Paul
Sports Director
JPaul@ymcaboston.org
781-429-3079
Katie McCraven
Healthy Living Director
KMcCraven@ymcaboston.org
781-675-3175
Evan Bogan
Camp/Afterschool Director
EBogan@ymcaboston.org
617-735-6591
Andrey Levkovich
Facilities Director
ALevkovich@ymcaboston.org
617-675-3173
General Inquiries
CharlesRiverY@ymcaboston.org
781-444-6400
Community
Advisory Board Members
JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
For job and volunteer opportunities at the Charles River YMCA please contact us at CharlesRiverY@ymcaboston.org or visit our Volunteer and Careers pages.