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Good place for sports.
We love YMCA.

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★ 5

There is a variety of classes with multiple time slots. The staff members are friendly and supportive

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★ 5

We went here on our trip to Sacrmento. Very clean and not very busy.

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★ 5

Friendly, accommodating and clean!

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★ 5

The staff at the YMCA are always friendly and go above and beyond to be helpful.

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I enjoy the social aspect of the Y as much as I like staying in shape by doing water exercises.

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★ 5

Classes are fun and convenient for me.

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★ 5

Positive atmosphere for seniors wanting to stay fit and connected. Inspiring, encouraging instructors. Inclusive environment helping people sustain fitness and wellbeing.

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★ 5

Amazing aerobics class Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Pat the instructor is awesome 🥰. I have an amazing family connection.

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★ 5

I went to the YMCA as a kid and it makes me happy to still be able to go now as an adult. The staff is plenty helpful. I usually only go once a week to use the weight room. It’s never too crowded or too noisy. Just enough space, with just enough people. Thank you for still serving the community

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★ 5

Lots of fun group exercise classes! Plenty of workout equipment. Nice well ventilated indoor pool. I like that the Central YMCA is convenient and affordable.

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★ 5

The staff are very friendly. The overall atmosphere is welcoming. There are classes every day for multiple abilities. Despite being an older facility, it is always clean!

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What I love about Sac Central YMCA (saving the best for last):
4. Proximity for me is SUPER great!
3. The Staff is SUPER-DUPER great!
2. The facilities are great ... but the BEST thing is:
1. I am part of an organization that benefits and supports the community I live in.

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I was assaulted by a lifeguard while I was in the deep end of the pool.

I was at the pool of central YMCA 4/7/2025 around 7:50pm. I entered the open swim area to acclimate to the water temp and was slowly moving from the 4 ft end to the 12 ft end along the rope, not disturbing the other 4 patrons in the area. While I was reaching the deep end, I was struck by a lifeguard with a floatation device and it caused me to choke on water at the 12 ft deep end. I was then told I was not allowed "lap swim" at the open swim area (30 seconds after I entered the pool and moved from one side to the other). I explained that I was not lap swimming but I was not given any other reason to justify the assault.

I'm deeply troubled by how I was supposedly "informed" as children frequent the open swim area and might not be able to casually sustained being struck in the head as "warning". (A reasonable procedure to gain the attention of swimmers would be to whistle). I immediately alerted the front desk about the lifeguard's aggressive behavior but no action was taken.

YMCA has a long history of assault, sexual assault, and other inappropriate behaviors from its staffs and patrons. I have been a full price paying member for 5 years and it has not done much to improve but continue to encourage such culture. I was grabbed and scratched by another patron and I was told I was in the way just a month ago during open swim time. I urge management to take immediate action and review the surveillance camera (if avail. I inquired but was not given an answer if the pool area has been monitored.) Again, the pool holds many group water activities involving young children and learners. It should be supervised by qualified staffs.

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★ 4

It was actually a good work out today. I love this place here because it's very family oriented. This is My I'm hungry face.

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★ 5

Great informative staff. Always greeted with a smile. Very clean. Large dressing areas, restrooms. Plenty of showers. Great pool. Awesome gym. Plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy!

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★ 5

Please open one in Elk Grove!!!

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Love the vibes! Wish they would open another location in Oak Park near Mcclatchy! Like they did with the new downtown location!

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★ 5

This is an overlooked facility in our neighborhood. They have many activities and programs for children as well as exercise classes for adult and seniors. The indoor swimming pool is large, heated and they have open swim for families every day of the week. The facilities are a bit outdated but still very clean and well kept. I highly recommend taking a tour and getting a membership if you live in the neighborhood.

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★ 5

Great place, great ambiance.

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Nothing much to say here but I hope they keep the nostalgic feeling, vibe, whole look going on, not many places left in the world like this😭

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★ 4

A bit old and outdated with some of their machines and facilities but overall got a great workout in!

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Needs more lap swim availability. Lap exercise has been "cut into." Hours have been taken away for other programs and lanes have been cut away for other programs that are given priority over lap swimmers. The Sacramento YMCA doesn't seem to recognize that 1 lap swimmer membership earns them $700/year. Unless you have a schedule that allows you to swim in the morning (the only time dedicated to laps), you won't likely get a lane

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★ 5

Great place to work your body
Great staff.

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Expensive but its worth it

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I called the YMCA about their memberships because my 6 year old granddaughter has been begging to go swimming and our hoa pool is closed for the winter. She is autistic and as a precaution we use a reusable swim diaper that actually looks like bathing suit bottoms not a diaper at all. She's not completely incontinent but she is autistic and sometimes she gets a little distracted, but the reusable swim diaper keeps everybody safe. The person who answered the phone was so rude about my questions relating to the reusable swim diaper, essentially she told us we are not welcome at the YMCA and that it was "gross" that I even asked to put a child in a diaper in their pool. She didn't ask questions, she was not empathetic at all. I felt utterly and completely humiliated and excluded. I am so grateful I called ahead, my granddaughter experiences far too much disappointment and hurt due to insensitive, non inclusive environments created by insensitive people who do nothing but reinforce stigma. At least I called and spared the kid another dehumanizing interaction and another disappointment. I've never set foot on the property, I have no idea what it's like although I know the YMCA does good in the world. Just not for our kiddo, it was made perfectly clear her needs will not be accommodated at their facility. I certainly hope that families with special needs children are treated with more dignity and respect on site than I was treated on the phone. In case you care, she is okay, my kiddo got what she needed. I took her to dolphin swim school for a swim, they don't have a single problem with her reusable swim diaper. In fact, they applauded my efforts, and went the extra distance in make us feel validated, included, and part of the human race. I can't say the same thing for Sacramento YMCA. I wish I had written down the name of the person I spoke with but unfortunately I didn't.

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★ 5

I recommend this place for everyone. My wife signed up my grandson for swimming lessons. The instructors were great. The people that work there respectable. The people behind the desk very informative. 👍. I definitely recommend this YMCA. Young and old. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoy 😊

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On a Sunday morning, there wasn’t much going on that I could join in on. It looks like a nice place though.

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★ 5

Nice pool! Thanks to David for signing us up.

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This place is very clear good for kids swimming

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I was incredibly surprised walking in here. We live about a block away and I had never considered using it. I had wrongly assumed that the gym was similar to a hotel. I say this because the top floor windows have a row of treadmills and elliptical machines. Little did I know they are a rather large facility with a pool, free weights and multiple group workout rooms. We toured and discovered all they had to offer and joined that day. It was less expensive than other gyms of equal size. The staff are great and the showers, bathrooms and gym area are very clean.

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Sorry just I want to go to the YMCA and support Sacramento. But for 10 dollars more I can go to a great gym cff and have three more amenities. Please it's to much

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★ 5

Great service, and tons of activities for the whole family.

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I miss the swimming 🥽 pool ... Hope it's up and running soon

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★ 4

Slightly dated shower room but overall a great facility. Friendly staff that would not stop chitchatting with you. Wish all the YMCA's across the country is like this one. The building is easy to find with some free parking around in the hood.

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Great place... most insurance companies give you free membership..have financial aid even if not..
Love it

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★ 5

Being part of the YMCA community has been a great experience for me from the staff at the front desk, the instructors and the other members. 5 stars to the instructors in the classes I take- Teresa, Amy, Jackie, Tia & Elilias.

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★ 5

I love the YMCA I joined 6 weeks ago and everyone who works here as an instructor or other staff seems really genuine and chill. The classes are extremely diverse and fun for the price. Also I lost 10 pounds since joining, in contrast to the 0 pounds and minimal health benefits I noticed from the super expensive pilates classes I did for 3 months.

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★ 5

I joined the Sacramento YMCA back in 2005, I went to observe an evening Tai Chi class, I was more interested on the instructor, because of my background in Tai Chi, after observing the class for an hour and a half, I was hooked, this instructor is the diamond in the rough, I’m still taking his class at the Sacramento YMCA, I there are other instructors, but this instructor’s teaching skills , is a rare quality, his knowledge, teaching techniques, experience, patience and people skills really shine, he is the reason I keep coming to the Sacramento YMCA for so many years 👍👍

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★ 5

I love the Y. I take group classes nearly every day which include Zumba, head to toe workouts, yoga and pilates. Instructors are great including but not limited to Tia, Molly, Kang, Amy, Elias and Jackie. The social atmosphere and generosity of the Y experience are wonderful. Front desk staff are always extremely friendly and helpful.

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I love the Y - it is wonderfully diverse and friendly and affordable and down to earth. I take Stan's Tai Chi class twice per week. He is a fun, kind and patient instructor, who welcomes newcomers, and is very knowlegable and devoted to his craft.

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Signed up for couple months of youth swimming. First month was ok, second month was really bad. The teacher for the lessons kept getting switched around, we never knew who our teacher is - usually found out a min before class time by asking around.

Sent multiple messages to Sabrina the coordinator - never received a response. Contacted Ali, the aquatics director, she promised to send me some paperwork and never did. When I inquired on the status, she went quiet. So unprofessional, I expected at least some communication from them. Very disappointed in the pool staff at this ymca and will definitely not sign up for more classes!

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★ 4

Friendly staff.
Professional life guards especially Quincy!

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★ 5

The staff at this Y are excellent and very kind. Ben has been extremely helpful with all the questions I have asked him, since I am new to SAC. The pool is lovely and the lady's locker room is huge and very clean. This is a great YMCA.

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★ 5

This is a warm and caring environment with great equipment. The staff is professional and everything is maintained very well. The management is very hands on and available. I maintained my membership while the facilities were closed because I wanted to contribute to its stable operation.

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★ 5

Nice little spot for a fair price that almost never gets crowded. Not a lot of bells and whistles but has everything you need.

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Love the pool. Never busy.

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Edit: I've changed my review after the administrator reached out to me. Thank you for resolving my issue.

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★ 5

I used to go when I was younger and now being a member makes it feel real that I'm getting older.

It's an overall great place to go, most of the staff have ny name memorised so it goes to show how great they are and how committed they are to making sure everyone is safe and happy.

To note, to use the pool you'll have to make a reservation on their website.

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I love going to pool for me it’s perfect best pool in Sacramento they keep at great temperature I’ve been going since 2016 and will keep going until I can thank you YMCA

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Baby swim class is always cancelling every week so they have the last of our $40! We request that we wanted our money back, they never refunded our money! You better off at another gym

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The staff are very friendly and helpful

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A rather dated YMCA with a unique set up. Obviously it’s an old-school cardiovascular room with weight machines OK yet fairly small for a large cities such as Sacramento. Freeway downstairs is most certainly dated in need of several updates. OK pool area and locker rooms with towel service for a small fee. Great customer service and they really do fairly well for the space they have.

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I love the people and the facility.

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Great people, a great cause-driven part of the community. I like the pool, cardio room and classes.

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Have not been since I was kid. It has change a iot.

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I just love the place

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Young man, there’s no need to feel down.

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★ 5

I love it here so much it is such a good place to work out I come here almost everyday and it's a good place to get fit, swim, or just even have fun the staff is cool too they treat you better than a customer l, they treat you like a friend

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I reall wanted to put 0 star.
here summer camp is speechless. no preparing and no organization. they don't tell any information about it before start so I called them in the morning make sure to what I gotta bring and they didnt say anything about swimming suit. I went there first day, I figured out kids are do swimming. so I gotta drive all the way home and pick up swiming suit and drop them off.and they said cancel field trip to ice skating without notice and they said most kids dont know how to skating that is why. omg really? then why they put that on field trip schedule?! their program is disorganized. and I dont feel like I can drop my kids off there safely.

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ITS FUN TO STAY AT THE YMCA!!!!!!

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I love it here

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Came here for the pool before. The pool is nice, dressing rooms are a bit dirty and old. Asides from that no complaints

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My kids enjoy the summer camp. Theyve been going there for the past 4 years

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Don't waste your child's time with the swim "lessons".. it's so overcrowded and unorganized.. the teacher of the Jr high class didn't teach my children anything. She just watched as my child did a few laps.. we could have done that at home. thanks!

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Typical YMCA. No frills physical plant, but it's cheap and the pool is clean even if the changing rooms are definitely not. The front desk staff in the main building are clueless. The pool isn't handicap-accessible and there's very little attempt to help folks who require extra physical assistance.

The children's center is another thing entirely. Great management, but the counselors at summer camp are young and inexperienced. Well-meaning, certainly, but there is absolutely no training or accommodation made for special needs kids, and they are seriously understaffed. 4 year olds can wander off and get into all sorts of trouble, and they give you no notice - not even 24 hours - when your child is terminated for behavioral issues.

That said, some of the staff - Whitney, the counselor/bus driver, and several others - are really dedicated to the kids and are trying to make this a healthy and safe environment. It's just so chaotic that I'm not sure they will be able to. But they are doing their best. It's too bad that they are undone by dozens of young and enthusiastic but totally untrained counselors/caregivers.

If you have an older child who is very well-behaved and contained and doesn't need much guidance or structure, though, this could be an excellent choice for after school or summer camp. They do fun stuff and have a big physical plant. The food is decent, and it's affordable.

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