Gym, Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool & Childcare in Homewood, AL

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Welcome to the Shades Valley YMCA. We’re your local spot for health, fitness, and community conveniently located in Homewood on Hwy 31 near Lakeshore. Our YMCA is more than a gym — it’s  a place where families and individuals of all ages feel at home. Whether you want to reach a fitness goal or connect with others, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere here. Join the YMCA of Greater Birmingham today and start building a healthier future for your whole family.

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Address

Shades Valley YMCA
3551 Montgomery Highway
Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 870-9622

Hours of Operation

24-Hour Upgrade Available! Inquire today about upgrading to 24-Hour Access so you can use the Y during unstaffed hours, including early morning, late night and holiday! Staffed hours:

Monday: 5AM-9PM
Tuesday: 5AM-9PM
Wednesday: 5AM-9PM
Thursday: 5AM-9PM
Friday: 5AM-8PM
Saturday: 7AM-6PM
Sunday: 12PM-6PM

Holiday Hours

New Year’s Day (2026): 7am – 5pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 19, 2026): CLOSED
Easter, Sunday: CLOSED
Memorial Day: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Juneteenth (Friday, June 19, 2026): 7am-5pm
4th of July: 7am – 5pm
Labor Day: 7am – 5pm
Thanksgiving: 7am – 11am
Christmas Eve: 7am – 11am
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Year’s Eve: 7am – 11am

Pool Hours

Pool closes 15 minutes prior to branch

Shades Valley features a seasonal heated outdoor recreational pool with lap swim lanes, zero-entry area, splash park, and slides, and a year-round heated 6-lane indoor pool. Our goal is to always provide lanes available for lap swimming.

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Gym Schedule

Sep 2026

Child Watch & Y Kids Hours

(8 Weeks to 12 years)
Click HERE for more information and hours

Staff

Branch Leadership Staff

Scott Monnett, Executive Director
Trey Sullivan, Membership & Wellness
Erica Jones, Youth & Sports
Kaelyn Owens, Group Exercise
Joel Rose, Aquatics

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