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Wellmark YMCA

Des Moines, Iowa · 50309

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Court Details

501 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50309

public

Access

good

Condition

dmymca.org

Website

Hours

Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay To PlayLocker RoomsRestroomsChildcareHot TubMulti-SportPoolFitness CenterKid Friendly

About this court

At 501 Grand Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, the Wellmark YMCA offers pickleball as part of a broad multi-sport complex that holds a 4.4-star rating from 571 Google reviews. The facility is publicly accessible on a pay-to-play basis and is rated in good condition, with weekday doors opening at 5:00 AM — giving early risers a wide window before the 9:00 PM close Monday through Thursday. Friday hours run until 8:00 PM, while Saturday and Sunday are more limited at 7:00 AM–4:00 PM and 9:00 AM–4:00 PM respectively. Amenities extend well beyond the courts: the building includes a pool, hot tub, fitness center, locker rooms, restrooms, and childcare, making it a genuinely kid-friendly destination. Visitors frequently mention the cold plunge and hot tub as standout features, and the sheer scale of the facility — connecting to the Des Moines Skywalk system — draws positive attention for its convenience. Some players note that airflow inside can be limited during intense sessions, and a handful of reviewers have flagged inconsistent communication around staffing changes or hour adjustments, something to keep in mind before making the trip with family in tow.

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