Dowd YMCA | YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Dowd YMCA

Find us
400 E Morehead St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Hours
Friday
5AM - 10PM

Center Hours

Mon - Thu 5AM - 11PM
Fri 5AM - 10PM
Sat 7AM - 6PM
Sun 12PM - 6PM

Drop-In Child Care Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 1:30PM
Sat 8AM - 12PM
Sun Closed
Holiday Hours
Memorial Day 7AM - 5PM

What's new at the Dowd YMCA?

Yoga Classes

Join us for yoga classes at Dowd YMCA.

Pilates Reformer Personal Training

We offer one-on-one, partner and small group sessions for Pilates Reformer Training at the Dowd YMCA. Click Learn More below!

New Lobby Renovations

Exciting changes - our center lobby finished renovations in 2025 to create a more welcoming space for you. Come and enjoy a refreshed lobby experience with more room to gather and an expanded menu from Giddy Goat!

Dowd YMCA Center Amenities

Our centers offer something for everyone - from state-of-the-art fitness and cardio equipment to engaging programs, pools, and waterparks. No matter the season, our centers are a destination for the entire community to stay active, connect, and have fun.

  • Fitness Center (open)
  • Group Exercise Classes (open)
  • Indoor Pool (open)
  • Drop In Child Care (open)
  • Personal Training (open)
  • Rooftop Track & Outdoor Fitness (open)
  • Dowd Y CrossFit (open)
  • Racquetball Courts (open)
  • Yoga Studio (open)
  • Giddy Goat Coffee (open)
  • Barre Studio (open)
  • Cycle Studio (open)

Volunteer at Dowd

Volunteering with the Y doesn’t just make the lives of others better, it changes yours, too.

Career Opportunities

The Y is filled with passionate dreamers, thinkers and doers. We have a wide variety of career options depending on your individual goals.