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Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA - YMCA of Central Ohio

4.4 ★★★★☆ 557 Google reviews · Rec-center track in Gahanna, Ohio

Open to the public Free Indoor Lit for night running Rubber / synthetic

Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

Plan your run

  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Surface Rubber / synthetic — springy, fast, and easy on the legs; runs well wet or dry
  • Indoor runs year-round in any weather — a winter and rainy-day option
  • Night running lit for evening laps — check the posted closing time, since lights usually follow the park's hours
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (614) 389-4529
  • Website ymcacolumbus.org

Hours

Monday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 5:30 AM–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday 12–6 PM

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA - YMCA of Central Ohio open to the public?

Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA - YMCA of Central Ohio is open to the public and free to use. Public park and city tracks like this one are typically open dawn-to-dusk with no membership and no sign-up — just show up and run your laps.

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What's at this track

Features at Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA - YMCA of Central Ohio, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

🏟️ Indoor Running Tracks

“I usually walk the indoor track and use the weight machines when I'm there in the early part of the morning.”

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💡 Lit Tracks for Night Running

“Studio space is well lighted and spacious.”

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 557 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

⏱️ great for intervals 6 mentions

“Far from home but close to business for a nice afternoon or evening workout to decompress”

👨‍👩‍👧 good for the whole family 5 mentions

“The classes are fun and the free child care is nice but my kids always got sick after going so sadly we canceled our membership.”

💚 free to use 5 mentions

“The classes are fun and the free child care is nice but my kids always got sick after going so sadly we canceled our membership.”

😊 friendly regulars 4 mentions

“Always clean and friendly, welcoming staff, up and running machines and weights re racked properly shows the community cares about this space.”

From the reviews

I had a fantastic time at this location in the lap lane & water walk. Peaceful, staff very helpful, and respectful with smiles. This location will be my weekly Thursdays 06:00AM Y.

★★★★★ — Johnnie, Jan 2022

…A variety of equipment etc; pools(in/out, therapy), sauna, a ton of various cardio equipment, my mom takes group class stuff which she loves, a walking track, the weight area has great quality equipment and alot of it. I'm not competitive lifting etc and I'm not in my 20s and for 99.

★★★★★ — Mark, Jun 2026

…Collegiate sized pool and exercise floor with weights, treadmills, and machines, and track are well staffed, maintained, stocked, and clean. Studio space is well lighted and spacious. I go regularly and plan to continue in 2026. A gem of a gym for Gahanna residents.

★★★★★ — R, Mar 2026

…I usually walk the indoor track and use the weight machines when I'm there in the early part of the morning.

★★★★★ — Dan, Mar 2026

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Where to find Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA - YMCA of Central Ohio

555 YMCA Pl, Gahanna, OH43230

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.