Downtown St. Louis YMCA at the MX

Located at 605 Locust Street in St. Louis, MO, the Downtown YMCA at the MX brings pickleball and fitness programming to the heart of the city under a community-focused nonprofit with roots going back to 1844. The facility carries a 4.3 rating from 173 reviews and operates on a pay-to-play basis, with weekday hours running 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday hours from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM — note that the venue is closed Sundays. Players and gym-goers note that the space is clean and well-equipped for its downtown footprint, with locker rooms, showers, a sauna, and a fitness center on-site. Visitors mention friendly, helpful staff and a modern feel, while some note that parking requires an additional fee and that bringing your own lock is advisable given the facility's more compact size.