The Apple Creek YMCA is a welcoming community hub serving families, adults and children in the greater Appleton area. Set alongside the Bruce B. Purdy Nature Preserve – a 104-acre donation to the Y from the late Bruce and Barbara Purdy – Apple Creek is the only Y branch with direct access to nature trails right out the door. With a 24/7 Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, licensed child care, massage services and a wide range of programs, there is something for everyone here. Come explore what the Apple Creek YMCA has to offer.
Facility Hours
Mon-Fri: 5:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sat: 6:00 AM-NOON
Sun: CLOSED
Play and Learn Child Care Hours
September-May: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-4:30 PM | Fri 8:00 AM-NOON
June-August: Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-4:30 PM | Fri CLOSED
Explore Apple Creek YMCA
From group fitness classes and wellness programs to child care and nature trails, the Apple Creek YMCA has something for every member of your family.

Bruce B. Purdy Nature Preserve
The 104-acre Purdy Nature Preserve sits adjacent to the Apple Creek YMCA and features wooded trails, restored prairie, ponds and wetlands – available to members and the community year-round.


