I highly recommend this place! It's a great spot to go to if you're looking for a nice spot to go workout for your day, and play basketball. This place has great value. read more

I'm very happy with the YMCA overall. The facility is clean, the staff is friendly, and the child care program is excellent. The child care employees do a wonderful job and are one of the main reasons our family enjoys coming here. However, I do think the YMCA should reconsider advertising the pool as a membership amenity when, in practice, it is rarely available for general use. During the week, only a couple of morning hours are open, and those times are primarily intended for children taking swimming lessons. Everyone else--including children--is limited to a very small portion of a single lane. The pool is also unavailable on Sundays, has limited hours on Saturdays, and on Fridays it is often occupied by camps, making it inaccessible to regular members. While I understand the need to accommodate lessons and programs, the reality is that members have very few opportunities to actually use the pool. It feels misleading to market it as a membership benefit when it is so difficult to access. I hope the YMCA will either expand public pool availability or be more transparent about the limited access so members know what to expect. read more

Time for an update. The NW YMCA maintains its high marks. Well maintained facilities. Great cardio, circuit and weight equipment. A gym the size of two basketball ball courts. Smaller exercise class rooms, a pool and child care facilities. Many programs for all age groups. Friendly, educated staff. I use the Y for exercise. And while there are closer for profit gyms to my house, I support the Y's non profit mission. For example, the picture I posted with this review is of the Y's solar energy shade structure. An example of people oriented, forward thinking and economic sense. Thanks NW YMCA! read more

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This is a clean, well stocked gym. The variety of classes is great and I feel so grateful to live pretty close to this YMCA!

Great gym with class options all throughout the day. Christi Jess and Julie are awesome with the 5am crew! Spin and boot camp. Class changes everyday! Jenny is great with bodypump and Desiree is fab in barre and low impact high intensity cardio Class. Definitely something to check out. I pay $50 and it's a great value for all they offer. They also have pools, a weight room plenty of cardio machines and other machines. I've been coming for the last month and have enjoyed all these classes. read more

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My son and I started going as of Jan 2024, and it's been a great experience everytime we go! We've gone both In the mornings, evenings, and weekends, and for the most part, even on their busier days, there's still plenty of space and equipment to get a good wo in. We look forward to going everytime. Cherry on top is the mountain views while you work out! Overall welcoming environment and a great value when you can workout as a family. read more

They have great preschool programs for swimming and sports. The app is also great to find programs near you.

The lap pool here is clean, the staff are polite, and other swimmers are generally friendly and respectful. You do not even have to join the Y to swim here, you can pay $3/each day you swim, but I did because after going a couple of times, I wanted to support the facility. The morning water aerobic classes take a chunk of the swimming lap lanes, and they are given priority, but the pool and the community make it worth being a bit crowded. I am a member of another, larger lap pool and have found this facility (the Y) to be far cleaner (pool, restrooms) and far more comfortable. There is nobody hawking your lane because they have it scheduled for a given time. No stink eyes or pretension. People are supportive and kind and that is worth its weight in gold to me. I only go to the other pool on Sunday or if my swim at the Y was heavily interrupted by moves for classes, but that is my choice and not necessary. This is, without reservations, the best place to swim laps in town. read more

Couldn't ask for a better gym. Great place for seniors wanting to keep in shape. Excellent staff who are always helpful.

I've frequented the Y on the east side of Tucson as well as two in the Cincinnati area and this Y is by far the nicest, cleanest, and has the friendliest staff. The exercise classes are not so difficult that you can't keep up, and everything is well maintained. My only cons would be that the awesome slide at the pool is hardly ever open (I know Covid has been a factor) and the kids sports teams are not very plentiful and are not run well. The Anderson Y in the Cincinnati area was so into kids activities and even had their own Y swim team run by the facility... we were disappointed when we moved back to Tucson at the lack of kids' lessons and teams here. The swim team at this Y is hard to get into and is run by an outside entity (county or state?). I'd also love to see a TRX class added for adults, otherwise we are happy to be at this Y and will continue to be members. Definitely worth the dues. read more

The best option in town, childcare is great, classes are fun, non competitive atmosphere, the building is not inspiring at all but that isn't their fault- plenty of clean and nice equipment! read more

So I've been a member now for 3 weeks. what I've noticed is lots of kunsupervised kids.. Parents unloading 3 or 4 kids in the parking lot and disappearing.. Navigating kids camping out on Circuit machines in the gym is annoying. 6 or 7 teenage boys gathering around teenage girls like bees to a hive is annoying. 3 of the new treadmills are out of service. Aged upper body cardio machine. A lateral cardio machine would be great. There are 45 treadmills and ellipticLs though. I don't see one adult staff. read more

Before I get into things, I just want to say I'm a pretty avid exerciser, so some of my critiques here may seem harsh. If you're just looking for a friendly place to start getting active and a little more able-bodied, this place probably has what you need. I've had some good workouts at this gym, but there are a few things holding it back. First, the good: the desk workers are super friendly --minus this older lady, who is a rule freak and will have a heart attack if she sees you grabbing a towel, also on the desk, before you beep in; it's not like I'm going to rob the place if I don't beep in or something, so I'm not sure what the constant panic is. But okay, getting too negative here. The rest of the desk attendants are really friendly. Some are only in high school but they have great customer service skills if you have questions. The locker rooms are another good thing. They're not very modern but they're clean and usually pretty vacant. Showers are individual and curtained if you're not into grouping up. I'm not sure why other gyms still have this set up, but the Y at this location is private with your nakedness. The workout area is both good and bad. They have a ridiculous amount of cardio machines. Ellipticals, treadmills, bikes, etc, and tons of TVs to watch while you grind away. They also have a ton of stack machines to work individual body parts. I understand this is the fitness industry's bread and butter, but man, I hate to think of the money they put into all that stuff; I've only seen the cardio equipment 1/3 full, and the machines are almost always vacant. These wide availabilities are nice because you can hop on a machine whenever you want, but I can't help but think how nice it would be to have a few more squat racks or deadlift platforms or bench presses. Let's be honest; if you want to look good and perform great, you're not going to be on the elliptical or doing the pec deck. You're going to be doing simple effective strength training with barbells and dumbbells, and unfortunately, the serious exercisers must fight tooth and nail to make sure they can get their planned workout in. The worst thing about this Y: they have one power rack. One. And that means only one person can do barbell squats--unless you so happen to find someone lifting near the same weight as you and awkwardly work in with them. What's even worse is often the person utilizing the power rack is doing lunges with only the barbell, or worse, inverted rows. And then there's your untrained older lady (or sometimes guy) doing quarter squats with caved-in knees when they should really be leg pressing 50 pounds under control. Oh, but the absolute worst are these girls who do glute training circuits. They'll start with squats, move away from the power rack and do hip thrusts, then do some ineffective cable pull through, and finally make it back to squats. Ugh. I'm sorry but this place needs weekly seminars on patron etiquette. And what's also pretty sad is there is always at least one trainer walking around doing nothing. Just "supervising." I can't tell you how many times I've seen a brittle old guy doing something with horrible form or not using the equipment correctly only to see the trainer look the guy's way and then keep walking. And there seems to be a lack of enthusiasm when they're training people as well. From what I've seen (granted I haven't been there during all working hours), two trainers--this younger guy with a beard, and this woman with curly hair--seem to have weight training nuance and care about what their clients are doing. This place will always have a place in my heart, as all gyms do that I've spent a lot of hours and sweat in, but a few changes could go a long way. If you're a serious lifter or someone looking to push yourself, there are better options. read more

This gym has atrocious scheduling and customer service. My family has been coming here since the YMCA facility has opened and they have consistently went from a gym that has met everyone's needs to solely functioning as a daycare on the basketball courts. Not only have they lied on several occasions about when the court was open, they have actually kicked off members for absolutely no reason. On 8-12-19 the gym times was open from 4pm to 9pm. When we arrived they said the court had been reserved and that we could not play. We talked with the person who reserved the time and said we could play till he was done setting up. Which was beneficial to everyone involved. Instead an employee by the name of Jennifer Zagrodzki came out to kick us out again, she openly admitted to myself and several other members that there was no specific reason. In a word... Unacceptable read more

The staff is so friendly and the pickle ball players welcome new people and make them feel they belong

What's that? You allow guests to come in on a pass and they don't have to pay $20 or go on a stupid tour, give you their info and pretend they want to be members? Thank you YMCA! Place looks like it could have everything you could want, and the p's said it was very affordable membership. Kudos! read more

I love this place!!! A top shelf gym, great Yoga classes, teen night for kids, a great lap pool, sports teams for my 10 year old boy. I really love it. The administration can suffer sometimes and it looks like they're really not all that happy to be there. But walk right by them and head to the GTS classes!!! Top shelf! Great workout plus the trainers and tough, friendly and fun to spend time with. I don't know what I would do without it. On Saturday's or Sunday we head there as a family and my 10 and 13 year olds work out with mom and dad. A great family day!! read more

Basketball (5/5) - When the courts are available this is a great basketball spot. M/W/F from 5am-7am, Tu/Th from 645p-close, and Sundays 10am-1pm are the designated court times. Usually can get a decent run going, and competition ranging from all levels. Workout room (2/5) - This place gets a 2/5 for the weight room and workout rooms. While they have plenty of machines and weights, they look and feel like they were made in 1935. Also not sure about how much cleaning is going on with the upholstery etc. Bringing your own towel to cover up is recommended. There is an abundance of cardio machines Pool (3/5) - Would get a higher rating, but it seems like it is always occupied either with a class or swim team. Locker rooms (2/5) - Like the workout room seems like it was made back in the stone age, smells like they haven't cleaned it since then either. Classes (?) - haven't tried any Overall, I really use this gym primarily for basketball purposes. It does the job for weightlifting and cardio, but I rather work with newer cleaner equipment. read more

An outstanding place to belong for young and old alike. Something for everyone at times that fit any schedule. 5 am to 10 pm most days. A super friendly staff. Beautiful and well designed facilities, including a year round pool that opens at 5 am on most days. Pools actually, one with a slide and other children's water features. Full gym with 6 full sized basketball courts, fully stocked weight room, dedicated stretching room, an exercise room with a spectacular array of well maintained equipment, Cybex, Hammer Strength, Precor, Concept2, Life Fitness, Fit Linxx, GTS, and more. Even a newly built 3500 square foot Youth Center to open circa July 2011. There are also programs, programs and more programs. Silver Sneakers, monthly Teen Nights (grade 6-10), Spinning , Zumba, Yoga, Karate, League Play for sports, just too many to list here. Affordable prices too and even Assistance Awards for those who cannot afford them. More than just a gym. It is a health and wellness community with friendships made to last. read more

There are many pros to this place- nicely located, ample parking, choice of cardio machines, circuit weights, free weights and full body machines. Sufficiently cool. Staff mostly friendly. I haven't been to the pool, classes or summer camp yet. I'm a member in San Diego and they let me sign in 6 times for free. The not-so-pro: you have to wait on line for check in (unless you have express check in, which it seems no one does). There is always a line. The cardio machines and free weights for the most part are OLD. Not bad, necessarily, but some are past their prime. The facilities themselves look aging and could do with a refresh. Still, pretty good for the money- as my experiences here mount up, it may get more stars! read more

Yeah this place is cheap to go and sign up at. I like the views of the desert when you're working out. It is a rather small workout area, and maybe should be expanded. Glad they have this kind of stuff in the neighborhood, gives kids something to do during the summer. If They had it when I was a kid I would have loved it. read more

Pretty nice place. Lots of different variety and action going on at all times. Went in as a guest and enjoyed a yoga glass. Looked like the kind of place I would be a member of if I was a resident in the area. read more

The Youth Center for older children is by far the worst in town. Its always dirty and the staff are always clustered together playing games together along with using curse words casually. Casey B. I believe is the supervisor is incredibly unprofessional. She is rude to all the basketball coaches and parents of the children who play basketball. I would not recommend going here or even leaving your children with the incompetent staff. The children are never being treated well. The staff do not care one bit about running a professional positive development of children facility. Probably should be shut down. read more

I have posted earlier. This Y prioritise kids over members. I taught my kids ymca foitball and basketball, we did it at schools. Sunday part of the open gym is devoted to 1 coach who supposedly can only do Sundays. Let him take one of the 5 to 7 am spots. YMCA administration doesn't post messages that disagree. I had a call from administrator offering 2 free months. I called back, no response. If there was a fiscally alternative I would gladly do so. Members are subservient to kids. read more

I was a long time member until earlier this year. This place is great if you have a family, or if you are a senior citizen. They have many activities for these individuals. However, if you want a quality work out, I suggest going to a more commercialized gym. They do not have much space and the machines are limited. I liked the staff and feel more than a commercial gym, but with the expensive prices and so few machines and benches, you would be better off going elsewhere. I never had a problem with this place until the last year. It seems they have oversold their memberships, as it was always too packed to find parking on the upper level and also impossible to get in a workout in under an hour. Also, the older members are extremely impatient with you in between your sets. read more

Very happy with the family membership. Great gym for all ages, my 11 year old loves the basketball court and my 16 year old loves the gym classes. Great way to keep the kids busy in a safe and fun environment! The pool area is very nice as well. This facility had so much more to offer than a "gym" membership. From CPR classes, Rock climbing, teen night, youth sports ect. Highly recommend and Timmay, a staff member so friendly from the moment I walked in and always very accommodating to all the guests. Timmay is definitely a great employee and we appreciate his welcoming personality. read more

Great pool! Horrible open swim hours! It's August, in tucson! It's still hot and not all kids are back in school. :/. Super disappointed! read more

Love this location. There are so many things you can do. The facility is big, and well kept. Staff are friendly. Definitely worth going to and becoming a member. read more

We came here for the childcare and we are so happy! The ladies are incredibly nice. The only downside to me is the outdated locker rooms. They're so HOT, showers are super small and it just looks dirty and old. But I still come here frequently! read more

I am so impressed with the Y here in Tucson. The price was reasonable and it's not just for use of the gym, but you have a heated outdoor pool, 2 hour child watch ( great with 2 kids), lots of choices of classes, family activities and in March they even have a parents night out, where I can drop off my kids from 5-9pm and go out on a date with the hubby while they watch our girls!! Also I love being on ACTIV TRAX, it takes the thinking out of working out and it helps you get to your goal instead of using machines aimlessly and wondering why you don't see a difference. read more

I was in the USAF at DM. They gave me a free membership. I no longer have to do PT on base, instead i can do it a block away from my house. I totally miss Tucson read more

They don't make anytime for the people that actually want to use the basketball gym for basketball, the gym schedules caters to the pickle ball people and all of the classes that they have separate rooms for. It is a basketball gym for a reason. If you want a reliable gym with a reliable schedule, I would recommend somewhere else. Waste of time and money. Plus we have waited 2 and a half months to play basketball due to summer camps which gives us no time but for 2 hours on a Sunday, the scheduling needs to change! read more

The morning sports camp was a disappointment.(Desert Thunder camp it was called.) It was not at all as the description says. Here are my concerns: 1. Too many kids... there was bullying, negative comments and too many age groups mixed. 2. Not "sports" mostly dodge ball type games like those played in PE 3. Lots of sitting around in line for the kids ... watching not doing. 4. Calisthenics, not "sports" 5. Not much fun for the kids. (Had to drag them there every morning to finish their camp.) Really disappointed and it was not cheap! I would have been so happy if they had done what was in the brochure. read more

Today was our first day as a trial run for our family and it was an awful experience. When I went to pick up my kids (2 1/2 and 8 month old) from childcare, there were so many kids to adults that they had no idea where my baby was. One worker said "maybe he's outside on the jungle gym...?! Mind you, again he's 8 months. I told them what he was wearing multiple times in which they then brought me the wrong baby...panicked, I start searching for him to find him completely unattended with a group of older kids chewing on who knows what. What makes no sense is that there's an actual gated off baby section that could have been utilized. The lack of care and professionalism was so unnerving. If you have little ones this is not a safe environment for them! read more

I was a guest with my family to watch my grandsonson play basketball with his team. I walk in and was immediately asked for a ymca card at the desk.I had no idea what they were talking about and was told that everyone scans a card to ensure the occupancy rate was not exceeded. Ok. The lady behind the counter made me a card and the man who seems to work there continuly remarked about the procedures for scanning the card as you walk in. He was very insistent and rude to a guest and his police type behavior was inappropriate. The lady behind the counter commented saying you got caught. Obviously something was going on there way before I arrived. I watched people come and go and no one scanned cards if they had one or not. I mentioned what had happened to my family and said we don't have cards and was never questioned. If you ever feel like you have been singled out the NW ymca is the place. read more

Decent gym, however classes are not conducive to working members.

The YMCA on Shannon Road (Tucson) had everything I needed for cardio workouts. However, upon signing up I was promised a call "in a day or two" to arrange the initial appointment. It came 12 days later, I missed the call, returned the call, and the scheduling lady never called back. I phoned twice to speak with the adult sports coordinator. She never returned any of my calls. I demanded my initial month fee and my membership sign up fee back. Not well organized and not tuned in to their clients. read more