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305-460-5600
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405 University Drive
Coral Gables,
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33134
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War Memorial Youth Center

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Supplemental Rules and Items to Keep in Mind:

  • Reservation required for gym access.
  • Basketball gym will be unavailable during summer camp hours 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Facial coverings are required while inside the facility.
  • Wash your hands frequently and follow physical distancing markers.
  • Please wipe down equipment after use

Children posing at the coral gables youth center.

405 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33134   •  305-460-5600 

Facility Hours of Operation: 

Office Hours 
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon.
Facility Usage Hours 
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Facility Holiday Hours:Art installation of a giant magenta snail in front of the coral gables war memorial youth center 

  • New Years Day, Jan. 1st: Closed
  • Martin Luther King Day: Open regular hours
  • Presidents' Day: Open regular hours
  • Memorial Day: Closed
    Memorial Day Ceremony: Monday, May 31st at 9:00 a.m.
  • Independence Day: Closed
  • Labor Day: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Veterans Day: Open regular hours
  • Thanksgiving Day: Closed
  • Day After Thanksgiving: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Day before Christmas: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Dec. 31st: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Coral Gables Youth Center is here for you to enjoy and have fun, and to make the most out of your leisure time. The Youth Center provides a stimulating environment for all ages. We offer a wide range of programs, activities, camps and special events throughout the year and are constantly supplementing our repertoire. 

The Youth Center stands as a living memorial to the veterans of Coral Gables who risked their lives for the American way of life.The Center is the outgrowth of the tireless spirit and constant drive of a group of civic leaders determined to honor the men and women who served in World War II.
Learn about the History of the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center. 

In addition to a 13,244-square-foot gymnasium, the 58,000-square foot facility feature a fitness center; outdoor lighted basketball courts and roller hockey rink; auditorium/theater; dance/aerobics studio; child care room; specialized classrooms; expanded parking; landscaped walkways and public areas; and Vita course.

These are some of the benefits to being a member of the center: 

  • Use of a 13,244 square foot gymnasium
  • Use of a Outdoor lighted basketball court
  • Use of a Fitness Center
  • Use of Lockers and showers
  • Priority registration for all programs and camps
  • Toddler-sitting services*
  • Reduced fees for all programs and camps registration
  • Parks and Recreation brochure
  • Free selected fitness/wellness services
  • Free special events
  • Age-appropriate activity areas
    Women working out in the coral gables youth center.

*Free Toddler-Sitting Services for ages 18 months and above
Toddler-sitting service is available to members while using the Fitness Center at the Youth Center, Monday - Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This service is NOT available during the summer season from June - August. This service is provided for ages 18 months years of age and above that are potty-trained. Please call ahead at 305-460-5600 for availability.