Emerson Family YMCA
Emerson Family YMCA
3390 Pershall Road
St. Louis, MO 63135
phone (314) 521-1822
Website: www.ymcastlouis.org/emerson
About the Emerson Family YMCA
Facility
- Indoor Pool
- Full-Size Double Gymnasium
- Indoor Track
- Fitness Center - Cybex/Cardiovascular Equipment
- Precore Equipment with personal viewing screens
- Universal/Free Weight Center
- Aerobics Room
- Multipurpose Rooms
- Sports Fields
- Computer Center
Amenities
- Nursery
- Locker Rooms
- Family Changing Area
- Equipment Checkout basketballs, volleyballs/wallyball
Special Features
- Family Hub
Building Hours
- Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 10 pm
- Saturday 6 am - 6 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
- Program areas close 15 minutes before building closes.
Child Watch Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:30 am - noon
- Saturday 9 am - noon
YMCA Family Hub Hours
- Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 8:30 pm
- Saturday 9 am - noon
History
The Emerson Family YMCA was founded in response to 300 young people who petitioned Ferguson for a teen center in 1947. Originally called the Ferguson YMCA, the branch served as an extension of what is now the Mid-County Family YMCA for six years until it received a branch charter. Its name was then changed to the North County YMCA to reflect a larger service area.
The first phase of the present facility opened in 1969 with a pool, locker rooms, meeting rooms and offices. Soon after, the six-acre property was developed for outdoor sports. Funds from a 1980s capital campaign added the Florissant Rotary Club Nautilus Center, racquetball courts, a gymnasium with a track and two additional acres for softball fields and volleyball courts. The North County YMCA was renamed in 1988 to reflect a generous contribution from Emerson Electric Company.