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West Garfield Park YMCA

Welcome to the West Garfield Park YMCA!

Located in the Sankofa Wellness Village, the West Garfield Park Y offers programs and spaces designed to support the whole community. From youth enrichment and family programming to wellness opportunities for all ages, the Y is here to meet the people where they are and grow alongside them. As a trusted neighborhood anchor on the West Side, the West Garfield Park Y is committed to access, equity, and opportunity, creating a safe and supportive environment where everyone belongs. 

Discover Our Brand New Space

Addressing a variety of needs, the Sankofa Village Wellness Center provides an exercise facility and comprehensive healthcare for all ages, as well as drop-in childcare services, a community-owned credit union, and financial education classes. This center is designed for collaboration and impact with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Rush University System for Health, West Side United, Erie Family Health Centers, and Leaders Network Credit Union. Explore renderings of the Sankofa Village Wellness Center, including the West Garfield Park YMCA, through our Image Gallery to the right!

Membership Options

Explore What You Can Do at the West Garfield Park YMCA

Finding an outlet that stimulates the mind and inspires passion while still encouraging physical engagement is what we’re all about. There are so many possibilities to express yourself at the Y, so discover your place here! 
  • A dance class

    Fitness

    Our fitness center and walking track support a healthy lifestyle for residents of West Garfield Park. Whether you’re looking to stay fit, improve your wellbeing, or meet new friends, the Y is here every step of the way.
    Fitness
  • Kids playing basketball

    Sports

    There's no better place to foster a spirit of competition and camaraderie through play than at our indoor gymnasium. Here, you can learn new skills, build community, and, most importantly, have fun!
    Sports
  • A child writing

    Child Care

    Our drop-in childcare offering provides a safe and engaging space for children of Sankofa Village Wellness Center guests, where youth will discover new ways to play under the supervision of highly trained and certified Y staff. Please complete the waiver below!
    Child Care
  • Girls standing together

    Community

    Gather, learn, and grow in the Sankofa Wellness Center and West Garfield Park Y’s flexible space and multipurpose rooms. This open environment is open for intergenerational use and exploration!
    Community

Drop-In Childcare at the West Garfield Park YMCA

Please complete this waiver form for your child's participation in our childcare program. Your responses help us ensure the safety and well-being of all children in our care. Each child should have their own form completed.

Drop-In Childcare Waiver

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