Sacramento Central YMCA

I was visiting from San Jose and decided to check out this YMCA while I was in town. Wow, it was so empty and all the equipment is brand new. I was able to get an awesome gym session in with no wait for cardio or weightlifting equipment. I played some basketball and racquetball too because why not?The employees were super nice and let me in on a fun fact: former CA governor, movie star, and Mr. Olympia Arnold "Governator" Schwarzenegger himself used to work out in this same building in the 2000s! Such a cool thought to think about as I was working out lol

Horrible childcare, do not send your kids to the YMCA for care. We experienced a pattern of safety issues with our kiddo, and never going back.

Literally LOVE how clean this place is, especially the pool! 24hr in Elk Grove was always dirty and cracked tile, Calfit was outdoor and cold and the one in Greenhaven ALWAYS had leaves in it. We decided to look for a nice indoor pool and this by far has been the BEST decision

Since Capitol Athletic Club closed, I needed to find a new gym to play pickup basketball. Already been there twice and the staff is super friendly and overall it's an encouraging atmosphere.

I recently joined the YMCA and I was pleased to find many classes that fit my needs. I especially enjoy the Pilates, QiGong, Core and Group Power classes. The instructors, Tia and Hallie are knowledgeable about physiology and technique with clear instruction on form. Tia also brings a light-hearted approach that makes the class fly by. Highly recommend this neighborhood jewel.

I have to say, I love going to the YMCA! The people are very helpful, nice and the location is great! It's very clean as well. I especially enjoy the Zumba classes with Jackie, Celeste and the rest of the instructors. I just retired and needed some exercise and I really enjoy the Zumba classes. They gave me a one day free pass to see if i liked it and I joined after my trail class. They have so many other exercise options too. I will definitely be looking into adding more into my exercise program weekly.Josie

My favorite gym. It's true that it's an aged (but clean) facility, but the instructors are very good and everyone is friendly. Large indoor pool. A real community. Tia who teaches mat Pilates and chi gong, is terrific. Teresa and Jackie, who teach aerobics and general fitness, are top notch and very fun.

I'm a daily swimmer and a healthy person. I only joined for the pool, but quickly changed to a different gym. The pool is disgusting. After a couple weeks of swimming I got very sick with something akin to bronchitis. Thought I just had a cold so I paused swimming to get better. Start swimming again and a couple weeks later: bronchitis again! The reason? Cyanogen chloride from the pool because it contains so much urine. (Google it if you don't believe me: "Cyanogen chloride forms when chlorine from the pool reacts with nitrogen in urine. It acts like tear gas, roughing up the eyes, nose and lungs, and it's classified as an agent of chemical warfare.") I absolutely would not let a child swim there or anyone who is vulnerable. As soon as you walk into the pool area you are hit with the smell of chlorine. Even though I shower, I smelled awful like chlorine all day long when I was swimming at the Y. Do yourself a favor, save your lungs and eyes, if you swim regularly pay a few more dollars a month and swim at one of the private gyms in the area. Also, petty crime was an issue in the locker room. I had my goggles stolen, caught the guy and got them back, reported it, and the Y did nothing to address it. That kind of thing is not tolerated at other gyms.

We love the family swim time!! Staff is always friendly!The kids absolutely love it here. The pool is heated during the winner. Nice and cool during the summer

They have a great selection of classes... Nice pool... Cleaner than most gyms I've ever been in... Friendly and helpful staff...