Downtown Oakland Gym
Train better in the heart of Oakland City Center.
The Club at City Center is a full-service Downtown Oakland gym built for professionals, residents, and commuters who want strength training, group classes, personal training, recovery amenities, and a heated outdoor lap pool in one convenient location.
Why The Club
A premium Downtown Oakland gym with more than just machines.
Whether you are building strength, getting back into a routine, training for performance, or looking for a healthier workday, The Club gives you the space, amenities, and support to make fitness easier to keep.
Train your way
Use state-of-the-art strength equipment, cardio machines, free weights, weight machines, functional training space, and high-intensity training areas.
Recover without leaving
Make recovery part of your routine with a heated outdoor lap pool, steam rooms, saunas, full-service locker rooms, showers, and complimentary towels.
Get expert support
Work with personal trainers, join motivating group fitness classes, explore Pilates, book massage therapy, or add nutrition coaching to your plan.
Oakland City Center
A gym that fits your Downtown Oakland routine.
Located at 1200 Clay St #100, The Club is built for people who want a convenient fitness home near work, home, transit, dining, offices, and the center of Downtown Oakland.
Easy for downtown professionals, residents, and commuters.
- •Convenient for people searching for a gym in Downtown Oakland, Oakland City Center, or near 12th Street BART.
- •Ideal for before-work lifts, lunch-break classes, after-work swims, and consistent weekday routines.
- •Close to the business district, local apartments, civic buildings, and downtown transit corridors.
- •Open weekdays from 5am to 9pm, with weekend hours for flexible training.
Amenities
One Downtown Oakland membership. A full fitness and wellness experience.
Build a complete routine without piecing together separate studios, recovery spaces, and training programs across town.
Strength and cardio equipment
Treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, free weights, weight machines, and training equipment for every level.
Group fitness classes
More than 20 weekly classes and class styles, from high-energy training to yoga, stretch, Tai Chi, and movement.
Personal training
Customized coaching for strength, weight loss, performance, confidence, accountability, and overall wellness.
Heated outdoor lap pool
A 3-lane, 23.75-yard heated lap pool for swimming, cross-training, low-impact cardio, and recovery.
Recovery amenities
Steam rooms, saunas, showers, changing areas, towel service, and full-service locker rooms.
Wellness services
Massage therapy, nutrition coaching, Pilates, sports spaces, and supportive staff to help you stay consistent.
Workday Fitness
Designed around real Downtown Oakland schedules.
A good gym needs to fit the day you actually have. The Club gives you multiple ways to train, recover, and reset between everything else on your calendar.
Before work
Get in early for strength training, cardio, a swim, or a quick routine before heading into the office.
Midday reset
Use a lunch break for a class, a focused lift, mobility work, or a low-impact pool session.
After work
Finish the day with training, recovery, a class, steam, sauna, or a calmer commute home.
Try the Downtown Oakland gym built for your whole routine.
Take a tour, claim a 3-day trial pass, and see how The Club at City Center can fit your training, recovery, and wellness goals.
FAQ
Questions about joining a Downtown Oakland gym?
What is the best gym in Downtown Oakland?
The best gym depends on your goals, routine, and preferred amenities. The Club at City Center is a full-service Downtown Oakland gym with strength and cardio equipment, group classes, personal training, Pilates, massage therapy, a heated outdoor lap pool, saunas, steam rooms, towel service, and a central City Center location.
Is The Club at City Center near 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART?
Yes. The Club is located in Downtown Oakland at 1200 Clay St #100 in Oakland City Center, making it convenient for people who work, live, or commute through the downtown area.
Does this Downtown Oakland gym have a pool?
Yes. Members have access to a heated outdoor lap pool. The pool is a 3-lane, 23.75-yard pool designed for lap swimming, low-impact cardio, cross-training, and recovery.
Are group fitness classes included?
The Club offers more than 20 weekly group fitness classes and class styles, including high-energy workouts, yoga, Tai Chi, stretch-focused classes, and movement-based options.
Can I work out before or after work?
Yes. The Club is open Monday through Friday from 5am to 9pm, with weekend hours as well, making it practical for early morning workouts, lunch-break training, and after-work routines.
Does The Club have saunas, steam rooms, and towel service?
Yes. Members can use full-service locker rooms with showers, changing areas, steam rooms, saunas, and complimentary towels.
Your Downtown Oakland fitness home starts here.
Visit The Club at City Center, explore the facility, and find the membership option that supports your goals.