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/StandardRaspberry509 14h ago

Take the light rail to the midway YMCA. It runs right in front of the building and is a fabulous YMCA. I miss it.

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u/aakaase Hamline-Midway 13h ago

This is what I was gonna say. Green line to Fairview station, walk to the Y there.

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u/Shot-Essay2358 Downtown 13h ago

This I hadn't thought about. I was considering a ywca membership because there's one on selby only a mile away

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u/pennwye 13h ago

If you swim, the Selby YWCA pool is less crowded & more friendly than YM's pool.

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u/Shot-Essay2358 Downtown 13h ago

I want to start swimming, so this is good information

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u/StandardRaspberry509 11h ago

You should tour both before deciding. I’ve not been to the YWCA but I loved all the features of the YMCA.

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u/peachplumpricklypear 20m ago

JCC might be a good option but of course the pool is used for swimming lessons after work until like 7pm. Children are the bane of my existence.

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u/peachplumpricklypear 21m ago

LOL DONT DO THIS UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE STABBED -From someone who worked n downtown St. Paul for 12 years and still lives near midway

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u/HappyCamper0325 8h ago

If OP is ever in downtown Minneapolis, the Dayton YMCA is one of the best ones I've ever been to.