Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties

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2023-12-20

What a great new community center, this has just about everything now, from a swimming pool, hot tub, weight room, basketball courts, rooftop track, spin class and much more. Everything was clean and the staff was friendly. I enjoyed this place so much I got a membership. I am disappointed that my 12 year old cannot use the weight machines even while I am supervising. I would love to see opportunities for middle school aged kids to learn some proper lifting mechanics.

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2025-03-03

Great community, very affordable, excellent basketball runs at noon and the morning. Swimming pool and sauna are great too. Plus two hours of childcare a day while you workout. Love this place!!!

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2025-02-14

Writing to express my disappointment with the direction the YMCA has taken, seemingly abandoning the core Christian values upon which it was founded—most notably, forgiveness, grace, and compassion. The YMCA was established with a mission to uphold Christian principles, fostering a community built on faith, inclusion, and second chances. However, in recent years, it appears that the organization has drifted from these values, favoring rigid policies and corporate interests over the very principles of forgiveness and redemption that Christianity teaches. Many individuals turn to the YMCA not just for physical wellness but for spiritual and emotional support. Yet, instead of being a place where people can find guidance, redemption, and a fresh start, it feels more and more like an institution governed by impersonal bureaucracy rather than the love and understanding that should be at its core. I urge the leadership of the YMCA to reflect on its roots and reconsider its approach. If the organization is to truly live up to its name—the Young Men’s Christian Association—then it must realign with the values of forgiveness, kindness, and grace that define true Christian fellowship. Sincerely, GFYS