The city maintains a lovely little family pool and a nice lap pool. They are highly accessible and…read moreaffordable and well-kept.

Really nice indoor aquatic center with two 25-yard lap pools. One of the pools has a zero-depth…read moreentry ramp for those with mobility issues. Both pools are lightly used in the early afternoon, if you can get here before 3pm you will have your own lane and maybe even an entire pool to yourself. They have locker room facilities (bring your own lock), showers, and restrooms. Drop-ins are $5, there's a lot for parking.

My son refused to get in the water and rather than saying "ok see you next week, good luck with…read morethat," two ladies at the front desk (a manager and a teacher) took the time to engage him and entice him into the water and get him comfortable. It was so human and so impressive for them to go out of their way like that, I will never go anywhere else for swim lessons. Could not recommend them more highly!

This is a bit of a factory, but my daughter loves Goldfish and has been learning a lot in her…read moreswimming journey! To start, the space is kept very warm, which is great for young swimmers! The pool water and the pool area are vey comfortable for the swimmers and the family members waiting. They also have all of the Anne ties you might need such as showers, swim suit swimmers and plenty changing rooms. The one thing I don't love is that they advertise a 30 minute lesson but they don't usually start my daughter's class until about 5-6 min after the start of the hour but and exactly at 30 past the hour. Also, they have between 1-4 kids per plane, so that also limits how much swimming time they actually get. I wish there was more consistency.

Best poolin this area! The ONLY thing I'd change is how popular it is, and since Crystal Cove is…read moreclosed this year (2024) it will probably be even worse. I don't mind, but my teenage nonverbal autistic granddaughter wishes it was just us lol

They don't return phone calls and aren't open during advertised hours. Left 3 messages and drove to…read moreplace only to find doors locked.

My boys have gone for two years for swimming lessons. The first year my oldest was afraid to go and…read moreinsisted he wasn't going to do it. The staff is excellent with all of the kids. His instructor made him feel so secure and made the class fun. He loves going now and looks forward to the next time. They both have learned very quickly thanks to the knowledgeable instructors. The pool and building are very clean as well as the changing rooms. They make the whole process so easy for parents and enjoyable for the kids. Their first year they were with a group of other kids. The second year we signed them up for a private lesson with their instructor and just the two of them. Even though they were in different levels the instructor was able to work with each of them at the same time. We prefer the private lesson but the staff is so great I would recommend either.

Great swim instructors that are very patient and knowledgeable. Safety is a priority here.read more

We love goldfish! The instructors are great and we always have fun practicing new skills at family…read moreswim.

I've been to a lot of gyms in the Twin Cities, and the YMCA Ridgedale genuinely stands out. The…read morefacility is clean, organized, and never feels chaotic -- even during peak hours. Parking is easy, which already sets it apart from most places in the area. The equipment is well-maintained, with plenty of machines and free weights so you're not waiting around. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help without being pushy. The locker rooms are spotless, with good showers and enough space, which makes getting in and out smooth. What I really appreciate is how family-friendly the whole place is. The kids' areas, classes, and pool setup make it a great option if you're trying to balance fitness and family time. It's hard to find a gym that truly gets both right -- but this one does. Overall, this YMCA is consistently reliable, clean, and well-run. Whether you're working out, taking classes, or bringing the kids, it's one of the best community gyms in the area. Highly recommend.

I am a new member of the YMCA and love visiting. The variety of exercise classes available allows…read moreme to always have a plan for my workout and never need to venture into free weights or the treadmill area. I love the sense of community at this location and, like I said, the extensive group fitness classes. One feature I really love about this location is Kid's Stuff! Caretakers can bring their children here for some childcare while they work out, take a shower, or generally have a break from childcare. The parking lot is great, it's an easy location to get to, the facilities are clean, the staff is inviting. I love the Y!

We popped in for Open Swim over my lunch break. The staff were warm and inviting. The facility…read morewas clean and so fun... like stepping into the tropics on a cold, snowy Minnesota day. It was our babies first time in a pool and it was a wonderful experience. We hope to sign her up for lessons soon.

I have 3 children aged 9-13, and we have ended up at 5 different swim instruction locations since…read morethe 13-year-old was 3 or 4. I've found that each school has good things and things they could do better on. This year we found Goldfish. Things we liked: -Super friendly staff -Cute and well decorated place -4-day swim camp that was super easy to get my younger two in at the same time Things that weren't our favorite: -The lanes are a little on the short side - perfect for younger kids, but not great for my taller, older kids. -At other swim training places, I've noticed more hands-on swim correction. Here it was more - acting out the correct swim position. I think both are helpful. Are we returning? We're still deciding.