We’re so excited to unveil Rack City, our new weight room at Tacoma Center YMCA, on November 3, 2025. With cutting-edge upgrades, amenities, and a welcoming community vibe, the Y is your downtown destination for staying active and building your strength.
Now’s the perfect time to bring your community in to experience it too. For a limited time, your friends, family, and coworkers can join with $0 joining fees using code RackCity. Check out this offer from November 3-16, 2025!
Become a Member November 3-16 for $0 Join Fees
Check Out Events to Celebrate the Rack City Grand Opening!
- November 3 | 11:15am-12pm | Bench Press Workshop with Laila
- November 3 | 12-1pm | Coaching Station: Learn about Kickstart 2.0 and Equipment Orientations
- November 4 | 11:15am-12pm | Deadlift Workshop with Jenna
- November 5 | 11:15am-12pm | Squat Workshop with Laila
- November 10-14 | 5-Day Workout Challenge | New workouts drop daily at midnight. Members can check social media or at the Tacoma Center Y! To start, members can grab a challenge card at the front desk and complete all 5 days for a chance to win American Barbell gear!
- November 10, 11, and 12 will be PR Days from 11am to 5pm, which will include the big three lifts: deadlift, squat, and bench press. Members get a chance to get their name up on the leaderboard.
Drop in to challenge yourself with these workshops and events. No registration needed.
What’s New at the Tacoma Center YMCA
Whether you live nearby or work downtown, the newly renovated weight room is designed with you in mind:
- More squat racks to keep your workout going
- A turf and sled in addition to new flooring
- American Barbell stainless steel racks with noise-reducing platforms
- American Barbell bumper plates and bars
A Revitalized Fitness Hub in the Heart of Tacoma
The updated Tacoma Center YMCA is more than a gym - it’s where the downtown community comes together to move, connect, and thrive. If you’re returning to fitness or ready to level up, this is your place to grow stronger, inside and out.
Strength Training, Elevated
Our all-inclusive membership includes everything you need to reach your health goals:
- Swim in our saltwater pool and add aquatics to your fitness regimen
- Kickstart your routine with free personalized fitness coaching
- Walkable wellness for downtown residents, office workers, and co-working pros
- Friendly staff who welcome you wherever you are on your journey
Invite Your Crew to Join the Y with $0 Join Fees
We can’t wait to share this exciting new upgrade with you! Come check out the refreshed space and invite your crew to join you at the Y! Use promo code RackCity from November 3-16 to waive joining fees.
Become a Member November 3-16 for $0 Join Fees