Downriver Family YMCA

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 5:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Tuesday 5:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Wednesday 5:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Thursday 5:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Friday 5:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Saturday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Sunday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

Program Schedules

If Southgate Community Schools close due to weather conditions, all morning classes and programs will be canceled. The status of afternoon and evening classes and programs will be re-evaluated at noon on that day. We update our schedules as often as possible to keep them timely, but we’re unable to present up-to-the-minute accuracy. If you have questions about our current schedules, please call us at 734-282-9622.

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YMCA Membership

Find what moves you. Find your Y.

As a member of the Y you are part of the transformative work we do to strengthen community. We offer memberships that help you connect with your community and achieve your goals.

Stop in any time at the Y and our member engagement team will arrange a tour and provide you with a guest pass to try the Y with full facility access for a limited number of days.

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Everyone belongs at the Y

We offer income-based membership for families with a combined annual household income of less than $49,000*.

Day Campers and counselor at the Downriver YMCA

Downriver Family YMCA Programs

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Youth Sports

At the Y, children learn basic fundamental skills using age-appropriate equipment.

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Youth and Adult Swim Lessons

Make a Big Splash with swim lessons!

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Youth Enrichment & Dance

Spark a passion for a new skill or hobby with a Youth Enrichment or Recreation Program.

Downriver Family YMCA Upcoming Events

  • Girls on the Run Fall Celebration 5K
  • Volunteer Opportunity: Fresh Baskets Meal Distribution
  • Pistons YMCA Night

See all upcoming YMCA Events on our Events page.

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Located in the heart of Southgate, the Downriver Family YMCA has is a fully equipped community facility.

  • Health & Wellness Center
  • Indoor Running & Walking Track
  • Aerobics & Functional Training Studios
  • Indoor Pool
  • Indoor Therapeutic Pool
  • Gymnasium
  • Workout Child Watch
  • Locker Rooms
  • Sauna
  • Elevator
  • Wi-Fi Internet Access

Downriver Family YMCA Leadership

  • Emily

    Emily Oetting

    Executive Director

  • Maria

    Maria Diaz

    Associate Executive Director

  • Sandra

    Sandra Wolff-Aller

    Member Experience Director

  • Michelle Morales

    Youth and Family Program Director

  • Katrina Jozwiak

    Senior Aquatics Director

  • Sharon

    Sharon Karpinski

    Y Learning Center Director

  • Deanna Rushlow

    Business Office Manager

  • Semaj Hayes

    Welcome Center Supervisor