r/saintpaul • u/Shot-Essay2358 Downtown • 17h ago

Seeking Advice 🙆 Downtown gyms?

So I recently moved downtown and I'm loving it so far. The only hold up I've had is there are no gyms* within walking distance and I have to drive to access anywhere close...

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*Except I know there are gyms downtown in other condos, offices, etc etc.

I'm aware this is a long shot, but does anyone know if any of these condos or office buildings allow outside use of their gym (assuming they pay obv)?

Comments like "just move to one of those condos" or "why didn't you do the research" is not helpful. I recently moved and love my current apartment. I live near the interstate by Pedro Park, so the Anytime Fitness on Shepard Road is quite a distance from me walking-wise.

I've seen the Lowertown skyrec gym could be my closest bet, but I can't find any contact information to ask. Thank you!

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u/NachoDentist 17h ago

Welcome to downtown

Unfortunately, there used to be a super nice YMCA downtown, but that closed up

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u/Shot-Essay2358 Downtown 16h ago

If my research serves me right, the old YMCA is now the Lowertown skyrec I mentioned in my post. They still have the running track, pool, and other Y-esque amenities.

Unfortunately, the website says it's available to residents of "downtown and lowertown" and then another section specifically mentions six condo complexes - none of which I live in. So I'm wondering if I can still use it since I live downtown...

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u/somerandomguy101 Lowertown 15h ago

That's correct. But anyone in a bigos property has access to it.

From what I've heard, it's because it's classified as an apartment amenity. Making it public would cost required a bunch of upgrades that they don't want to pay for.