Wilkes Express YMCA

Find us
1918 W Park Dr, North Wilkesboro
NC 28659
Hours
Thursday
7:00am - 1:00pm
Branch Hours
Mon - Fri 7:00am - 1:00pm
Sat - Sun Closed

Welcome to the Wilkes Express YMCA

The Wilkes Express YMCA is another convenient option for residents of Wilkes County and surrounding areas. This Y, which is for members 16 years and older, includes a comprehensive Wellness Center with on-duty staff, group exercise programs, walking track accessible by an elevator, small cardio room, cycle studio, a conference room and SilverSneakers® classes

We're Hiring!

We have full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions available in multiple departments in branches across the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina.

Your Wilkes Express YMCA

Teen Referral Memberships

In a world full of isolation and unrest, it is more important than ever that we keep our young people engaged in positive experiences in healthy, safe environments. Our new initiative offers eligible young people ages 12-18 years old in our communities a FREE membership to access the Y’s fitness facilities, basketball courts, swimming pools, and so much more.

The Y is For ALL

The Y is a place where common ground thrives and people of all walks of life can belong. We approach diversity and inclusion through the Christian principles of love, compassion, kindness, and respect. The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina will promote and exemplify togetherness. We value, encourage, and nurture the contributions that each person makes to our increasingly diverse association and the community we serve.

Group Exercise: Fitness is More Fun in a group

We have numerous group exercise options here at the Wilkes Express YMCA - for all levels of fitness!

Bounce! to better fitness with a high-energy, low impact, total body workout on a mini-trampoline. Lift your heart rate and strengthen your core to upbeat music that will keep you smiling through this 30 minute class. Offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00am!

  • Wellness Center (open)
  • Group Exercise Classes (open)
  • Indoor Track (open)
  • Personal Training (open)
  • Locker Rooms (open)

The Latest from the Wilkes Express YMCA

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February is American Heart Month: Tips to Be Heart Healthy

Wellness
February is American Heart Month, and with recently published research indicating blood pressure control has worsened in both men and woman since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to use this month to get a blood pressure screening and focus on becoming heart healthy. Below are tips for everyone to become heart healthy this February.
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Refresh Healthy Habits this School Year with the Y

Youth Development
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school-year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect on and refresh your family’s healthy habits. As families settle into new school-year routines this month, the YMCA of NWNC is offering tips to help local families incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into their lives.
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Have a Happy Healthy Holiday!

Wellness
With all the shopping, cooking, family visits, and parties, it’s harder for people to make healthy choices during the holiday season. Luckily, two experts from the YMCA are here with tips to help everyone feel their best – even when life gets busy. Together, they’ve compiled a 7W “Wish List” of healthy habits to build over the holidays.
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Support the Y

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. You can help kids learn, grow and thrive, as well as ensure no one is ever turned away due to the inability to pay. Donations provide financial assistance to make Y programs available to everyone in our community.

Every gift makes a difference. Everyone has a role to play. Together, we can do so much more.