About Mid-County Family YMCA
Mid-County Family YMCA presents a mixed bag. It's valued by some for its less crowded, beginner-friendly atmosphere, updated gym equipment, and facilities like a brand new family locker room, pool with lanes/deep end, hot tub, and sauna. It caters to those who appreciate a comfortable, 'old-school' gym feel. However, severe and persistent issues with facility cleanliness, unhelpful/rude front desk staff, and inconsistent adherence to publicized operating hours significantly detract from the overall experience for many members.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Adults seeking a less crowded gym environment for general workouts (weights, classes) that feels welcoming to beginners.Individuals who appreciate well-maintained (structurally) 'old-school' gym and pool facilities.Families needing a convenient 'family locker room' for changing.Those interested in aquatic activities, particularly synchronized swimming, given the positive feedback on the instructor.Members prioritizing accessible and ample parking.
Why families love it
- Offers a less crowded workout environment where 'no one is intimidating,' making it 'very normal person/beginner friendly' in the weight room and classes.
- Features a brand new family locker room, indicating suitability for families.
- The pool includes lanes, a deep end, a large hot tub, and a sauna.
- Ladies locker room (formerly girls locker room) has a dressing area and a steam room.
- Weight and equipment rooms are described as having 'pretty new equipment' and are 'neat' (when clean).
- Facilities like the pool and gym/track, while having an 'old-school feel,' are 'nicely maintained' (structure, not cleanliness).
Insider tips
- **Verify operating hours:** Do not rely solely on website hours; call ahead or expect early closing, especially on weekdays (potentially 15 minutes before 9pm) and weekends (4pm).
- **Bring your own cleaning supplies:** Be prepared to wipe down machines yourself, as cleanliness is a major reported issue.
- **Be prepared for noise:** If you prefer quiet workouts, be aware that loud music/videos played by other members without headphones is not regulated by staff.
- **Consider other branches for administrative issues:** If you anticipate needing assistance with your membership account or problem-solving, be prepared that the front desk here may be unhelpful, and you might need to visit a different YMCA branch.
- **Focus on specific classes/instructors:** If considering the synchronized swimming program, the instructor is highly praised.
Good to know before you go
- If cleanliness and hygiene are a top priority, as severe issues have been consistently reported.
- If strict adherence to publicized operating hours is crucial for your schedule.
- If you expect front desk staff to be consistently helpful, friendly, or effective at solving problems.
- If you require a quiet workout environment free from other members' loud personal music or videos.
- If you depend on staff to enforce facility rules regarding member conduct (e.g., music).
- Crowds
- Generally described as 'not too crowded,' offering a more comfortable workout experience than busier gyms.
- Value
- Pricing details are not mentioned in the reviews. The value proposition is negatively impacted by severe cleanliness issues, unhelpful staff, and inconsistent hours, despite some positive aspects of the facilities and less crowded environment.
- Accessibility
- Handicapped parking is available.
- Safety
- Significant cleanliness issues reported, including 'nasty shit' and threats to call the health department, which pose potential health and safety risks.
What parents say
"Why does this YMCA Make its own hours , closes at 4pm on weekends , closes at 9pm on weekdays ? Every other Y is open till 10pm and to top it off, the staff believes 9pm means 8:45pm everyone needs to be out of “their” facility !!! News flash buddy without members there is no ymca !!! This place needs an overhaul asap !!! No one cleans !!! This place is disgraceful. Things are getting worse and worse. The front office has been informed & they just ignore it, if I come here one more time & see all the nasty shit, I’ve been seeing the past year !! I am going to just call the health department m"
3 months ago
"I really enjoy my workouts here. It's not too crowded and no one is intimidating (whether they intend to be or not) in the weight room or classes. It's very normal person/ beginner friendly. There's a brand new family locker room. The pool has lanes, a deep end, and a large hot tub & a sauna. Ladies locker room (formerly the girls locker room) has a dressing area and a steam room. In general a comfortable place to be. The weight & equipment rooms are pretty new equipment and neat. Some of my friends won't like the old-school feel of the pool and gym / track but I appreciate the space & it is "
3 months ago
"Gem, unpolished but perfect for me. The shower was updated and new with everything I needed. The seated elliptical and t5 trainer was very well situated in the gym. The life machines were perfect for my arm workout. Everyone seems satisfied and even happy here. Great parking and handicapped parking. Will Go there again."
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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