Monday - Thursday: 5:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday: 5:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
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Kids Club
Monday - Friday:
8:00AM - 12:00PM &
3:30PM - 7:30PM
Saturday & Sunday:
8:00AM - 1:00PM
Family Swim
Monday & Wednesday:
12:00PM - 5:00PM &
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Tuesday & Thursday:
12:00PM - 7:00PM
Friday & Saturday:
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Sunday:
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Lap Swim
Monday & Wednesday:
6:00AM - 7:00AM & 11:00AM - 4:00PM & 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Tuesday & Thursday:
6:00AM - 7:00AM & 11:00AM - 4:00PM & 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Friday:
6:00AM - 10:00AM & 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday :
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday:
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Pickleball
Monday, Wednesday & Friday:
5:30AM - 7:30AM
Sunday:
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Open Gym
Tuesday & Thursday:
5:00AM - 7:00AM
Sunday:
12:30PM - 5:00PM

The Desert Foothills Family YMCA opened its doors in October 2009 serving the communities of North Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree and North Phoenix. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the North Sonoran desert we a part of the Black Mountain Campus in partnership with Paradise Valley Community College and the Foothills Community Foundation.

We offer individuals and families the opportunity to engage with one another and empower members of the community to be healthier in spirit, mind, and body. Whether you are seeking life-changing fitness opportunities, or to participate in one of the many events we offer throughout the year, every Y opportunity offers positive change and we encourage you to experience the endless possibilities that await you at the Desert Foothills Family YMCA.

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Exclusive to the DESERT FOOTHILLS FAMILY YMCA

*Seasonality may affect program availability.
  • Pickleball
  • Locker Rooms
  • Group Fitness Studio
  • Gymnasium
  • Cardio & Strength-Training Equipment
  • Fitness Center & Circuit Training
  • Y Kids Club - Child Watch
  • EGym
  • Esports

Join and get a $50 Program Discount *

*Offer valid through 6/30/2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. No cash value.

Hear From Our Members

“It has a friendly atmosphere, managed efficiently, staff is attentive to your needs, the facility is well maintained, provides a wide variety of exercise equipment with expanded activities for all age groups and at a convenient location.”
- John Vaszily
“Great place they have all kinds of sports for you to get your kids into. Our daughter plays basketball and it gets her out of they house off the phone and she loves it”
- Susan Bradley
“Ava and her male cohort, Jake, at the front desk are always cheering and welcoming. I have met many friends playing pickleball and working out. You can remain anonymous or get to know others n your fitness journey. As a Realtor I know how important referrals and reviews are. I have brought clients on tours of my DFH Y to show it off!”
- Kaydee Wilson
“It has a friendly atmosphere, managed efficiently, staff is attentive to your needs, the facility is well maintained, provides a wide variety of exercise equipment with expanded activities for all age groups and at a convenient location.”
- John Vaszily
“Great place they have all kinds of sports for you to get your kids into. Our daughter plays basketball and it gets her out of they house off the phone and she loves it”
- Susan Bradley
“Ava and her male cohort, Jake, at the front desk are always cheering and welcoming. I have met many friends playing pickleball and working out. You can remain anonymous or get to know others n your fitness journey. As a Realtor I know how important referrals and reviews are. I have brought clients on tours of my DFH Y to show it off!”
- Kaydee Wilson
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