The Tuckahoe Y is an essential resource for this community. Their tremendous outreach and service to people from all walks of life is what truly makes them special. On top of that, they have an expansive youth development programs, sports leagues, and group exercise classes. read more

*Parents with children with special needs - PLEASE READ! My son was diagnosed with ADHD/Autism two weeks before I registered for camp at the Tuckahoe YMCA. He's very high functioning and has been in the school setting since pre-k. I let them know prior to registering about his IEP plan and some accommodations we have in place. They made it seem like everything was okay! June 2nd was the first day of camp. Why did they politely kick my child out the program? First we talked about doing half days because it was a new environment but when I went to pick him up they basically said let's go ahead & issue a refund! I'm so frustrated but also understand all of the children's safety is the biggest priority! I think the most heartbreaking thing is they didn't give my child a chance to adapt to the environment or modify the camp schedule. They immediately decided they didn't want to work with him. I say this to say don't waste your time sending your children here for summer camp if they have any type of special needs. They will not work with them AT ALL! They didn't give my child any time to adjust. I'm disgusted with this location & the staff here. read more

Wasn't really homme...very quiet....the workout machines were a little old and the tract is made of wood....i did like the locker rooms for the men.. read more

This is a terribly run YMCA. The pool schedules are not accurate, the locker room is often disgustingly dirty, and the cardio area is very loud/noisy when people are playing hoops right next to it! The worst part...management does not care. And if you dare complain, they will block you on Facebook and even CANCEL your membership. They view negative feedback as a personal affront. When a formal ethics complaint was filed against them and one of their Sr. VPs of "Experience", they did not ever respond! BEWARE! P.S. The corporate YMCA's new focus/reorganization around the customer "experience" is a failure. If the YMCA of Greater Richmond truly cared about its members, they would NEVER close the John Rolfe branch...they just don't care about the 3,000+ members that call this branch home. read more

My friends and I are cheerleaders and were looking for somewhere to stunt. We went to many other locations, looking for nice tall ceilings and kind workers, and boy did we find that here!! The space is so accommodating, open, and beautiful. A staff member named Robert was especially helpful when we called, and he even walked us up to one of the studios. 10/10 from us, super friendly and welcoming! read more

Bri a lifeguard at the Tuckahoe y is very good congenial friendly and does a good job communicating with people. I believe she is Worthy of a raise. read more

This is a good place. They have childcare several times through the week and a great outdoor area for the summer camp and after school childcare. The pools are mainly good for lap swimming though there is a small shallow area for kids too. The sauna is plenty hot and people are friendly. There is a good variety of exercise machines and classes. There were 30+ people there for one yoga class i went to. They have zumba, spinning, les mils, yoga, and a bunch if other classes. Schedule is posted online. Its getting renovated now, should be done by early 2024. read more

Update a year later post covid. Dustier than before, some vital equipment always seems to be broken or out of use. The Main Entrance doors are still not open, so you use a side door. Not enough room for people to scan in or out. It's just a bad setup all around. Poor air flow in the "side" wellness room. Crowded equipment. read more

I have been a member of this Tuckahoe Family YMCA on and off and on again for many years since I was a young child, and have seen it evolve and change in many ways. I constantly have to remind myself of its age and transformations. Though consistently upgrading its equipment and programs, and having occasional renovations here and there, it feels a bit run down when you take a close look at things like the pool ceilings, when you are in the shower and look up, the place just feels old. I remember the days of going here and it being super crowded, but even here, today, on January 1, the mad dash to get to the gym after months of imbibing, the mad dash was not to be. I was surprised to find myself amongst about 5 others in one of the 2 pools, I can only gather that many of the gym rats have abandoned the Y for shinier new gyms that offer more glitz and have new modern facilities, and for about the same membership fees. I might have done the same if not for the fact that I live close and after several injuries I need the pool. But even the water aerobics programs seem to cater to the aging population, there are few evening offerings and as recent this summer one of the best aqua classes was dropped when its instructor left for a new job and the class has never been picked up by a new instructor nor replaced by anything else. The aqua zumba on Tuesday is sad (sweet instructor, but I had to stop going, that bad) and there is nothing on Sundays. This Y also seems to cater to the iPhone culture, with equipment that is compatible with but nothing for droid users. Still, the Y does continue to offer many programs for children and families, and a variety of other classes, but if you are true beginner at yoga or any other fitness class, good luck finding a true beginner class as they seem to not exist. read more

I started going to the gym more regularly and I was looking for somewhere with the equipment I wanted along with an affordable membership price. for such a low teen membership price, i really enjoy their gym. I tried planet fitness as another cheap option but the ymca has a lot more to offer like legitimate squat racks, not just smith machines. i recommend coming here if you aren't wanting to spend $60 per month, especially if you are just starting out. read more

I like the staff, especially Betsy the Wellness Director because she is amazing, supportive and super encouraging. I really enjoy the aqua fitness courses and I love the indoor track. I also like that this location has multiple fitness rooms and areas that you can use when you want to be in a less crowded space. read more

Yes, there are YMCAs all over the country, in fact there are a bunch in Richmond, but this Y has some distinctive features. I used to go to the Y as my main gym. It may not be fancy or new, but it's got every machine you can want. Remember, you have to sign up on a clip board near the front of the gym if you want to use a treadmill. If you forget, someone else can sign up and kick you off your machine! Yes, this did happen to me before. Along with traditional gym equipment, this Y has a track, group fitness classes, two pools, a rock wall and other stuff. I've always liked that there's an adult pool and a kids' pool. This way those who want to swim laps can swim without kids getting in the way. The lap pool does fill up during peak times, though. There's also a full schedule of fitness classes including yoga, pilates, step aerobics, water aerobics, toning/weight lifting classes and whatever's in style at the moment. I always thought the instructors were good and friendly. I generally pick my gym on proximity to my house, so when I moved, I moved my membership. I was definitely happy with the Y when I went there, though. There's also a place for babysitting while parents' are working out. read more

Tuckahoe YMCA is fantastic for so many reasons, so let me count the ways! 1) Great equipment, and plenty of it. I never have a problem getting cardio equipment; at most, I've had to wait 5-10 minutes for a treadmill. 2) Really (really!) friendly and helpful staff. 3) Great classes. I've taken boot camp, body sculpt, yoga, and spinning, and have loved every class/instructor. They recently added Barre to their repertoire, and the classes have been fantastic! Note that the Barre classes book up online REALLY fast (we are talking within minutes of the class sign-up going live) so be prepared. 4) Convenient location/parking. 5) Really great value for your money. read more

One of the best gyms. It's on the basic side but the classes are really good and the people working are friendly and helpful.

I just love this place, staff is super cool, good weights and machines, great pool, going to try the rock climbing wall soon

I've been going to this gym for years now. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The equipment is up to date and kept clean. The wide variety of classes has been tremendous. read more

Tuckahoe YMCA is a great gym. They have great diversity of equipment which allows you to choose which ones you like best to do exercise. They keep their equipment working and clean everyday. They also have all different types of classes such as meditation, yoga, swimming etc. Their classes also have different levels so if you are a beginner or an intermediate they have classes for you. Their pool is also really big which is nice but can get crowded usually on Sunday in the afternoon when lots of families with little kids come to swim. Their staff is very friendly and helpful they are always happy to show you around the place. If you want to avoid the crowds I would advise going early in the morning or late in the evening. Other than that I highly recommend this gym to anyone who wants to go to a gym and exercise. read more

Awful! 1. Work out facility and family gym have terrible leaks, one time it was so bad at the work out area that the water spread to almost half of the floor. 2. Staff is absent and rude (few exceptions!) - there are three cubicles and a small office near the reception. You will rarely see someone working there. No one monitors the family gym. Generally there is about one employee per pool, one at the workout facility, a few watching TV near the ping pong tables, one at the reception, and a random person person vacuuming the place. They do not answer questions, and problems take a very long time to get fixed. 3. Discriminatory staff - the Tuckahoe Y is one of the few places in Richmond that supports the Pickleball community. They have open courts on monday and wednesdays, but you are only allowed to play it on mondays if you are 65 or older. It doesn't matter how many courts are being used, the staff simply will not let you play. 4. Not a lot of options - They have two gyms, two pools, and two soccer fields You cannot the gyms for anything other than basketball unless you go to the specific day of the activity (currently there is volleybal once a week and pickleball twice a week). The staff will not let you borrow any equipment other than basketballs, and even if you bring your own they will tell you to put it away. Also their soccer fields are always closed, except for the times they hold a children's soccer league. 5.Leaks everywhere! The workout facility often floods, last time it rained hard the water covered about half of the floor. Also there are leaks throughout the entire building, a major one at the family gym and one near the reception. 6. Vending machines rarely work. Overall I don't think this YMCA is worth going to. The one that Shady Grove is a lot newer (although its always full), the staff are better trained, and they have a better selection of activities and equipment. read more

I like that the Y is a place where all are welcome and there is a diverse membership, but there are always very young children in the small workout room playing on the weight machines. This is so dangerous. The rules are not followed or enforced. I guess the Y isn't worried about liability. read more

whats going on with the tuckahoe ymca. looks like we are heading in the wrong direction. to see the changes going on there makes one wonder about the compitancy of the director. we now have a rediculous path of entry into the building. and now the main exercise room is under attack taking down a whole wall of much appreciated mirrors, tacky trim colors, useless signs looks like a slap in the face to the original designers of the room hundreds of people complained and a few mirrors were replaced but nothing like the wonderful wall of mirrors we had. shows how bad leadership can wreck a good thing. there is definitely no respect for the members who use the main exercise room. read more