MacColl YMCA

Every member here is supplied with children as part of their monthly payment.
I have actually stopped drinking the water in case there is something in it that increases fertility.
I didn’t know that Rhode Island even had this many children. I actually think I went there once for a spin class and left with 3 that claim to be mine but they really don’t even look like me.
I think the problem is that when I was last there I saw a child drop off area but no child pick up area. I actually think people are leaving children their children there until they are old enough to escape or they smuggle themselves out of there with members driving minivans.
This Y also has a ton of amenities that probably are the root of their population demographic such as:
Indoor pool with water slide
Indoor rock climbing wall
Outdoor pool with water slide
Child care
Their program brochure leaves me scratching my head wondering «how am I going to fit in work with all these programs?»
I really only go there for the spin class as I was banned from Zumba after an ambulance was called because they thought I was having some sort of a seizure.
If I were to fault the Y for anything (hence the 4 stars) it would be that while they are willing to open at the crack of dawn for classes they really hate anyone who wants to work out past 8:30.
I believe that they should be open nightly until 10pm and at 8pm on the weekends.
Stay Fit Lincoln and try to limit your kid-​count — they may look cute but they grow up and have you seen college tuitions?

We have been members at this ymca since the new facility opened. We have been happy with all aspects. The staff at the desk are helpful when scheduling classes. The childwatc has improved with the kids doing art projects and other organized activities. I don’t mind that it is just a room with toys, what more does a child ask for! My kids are always happy to go there to play.

Beautiful YMCA yes but like everyone else has mentioned, the staff SUCKS. They are so rude, especially the «kids» employed at the front desk. As if they’re doing me a favor answering my questions. I honestly cringe every time I have to call them or sign my kids up for anything. That said, the outdoor pool is nice — we belonged to the pool club this year. The indoor pool is also nice but usually pretty crowded.
My biggest compliant would be the rude staff, expensive membership ($ 75/​month, plus a few hundred for the outdoor pool and I think there was an application fee too) and on top of that, my mom/​dad who want to come and sit and watch my kids play with my husband and I in the pool have to pay $ 25 (after the initial visit) — seems excessive. We’ll probably join the private pool/​tennis club up the street next summer for what it cost us this year.

Don’t EVER send your child to camp here! The so-​called counselors are rude, spend their time socializing, and just yell at the kids instead of helping them learn how to handle conflict appropriately. There is nothing for them to play with and there is absolutely no creativity happening. Worst experience for my 4-​yr olds ever.

I was not impressed at all! I live in North Providence and this Y is the closest to me but I prefer to drive 20 minutes to make it to the Y in Warwick. The handful of times I have been to the Lincoln Y the staff was very rude and seemed to never want to be bothered with questions. The child care section is very dated and seemed not to be a priority when being made. I would never brother to go back to this Y!

Amazing place and it has so much to offer.
Pools, rock climbing, spinning, workout gym, everything you can think of. Even a daycare.

A former member of the Kent County YMCA, I have pretty high expectations. Yes, this Y is beautiful– no question. The hours however are unaccommodating. They close earlier in the winter, when it’s too dark to run outside– and often start asking members to get off machines 30 minutes prior to closing (despite my multiple conversations w/​management). Additionally, the website is never up to date as far as classes, cancellations etc. I have attempted to attend classes (on multiple occasions) only to discover upon arrival that the instructor is unavailable, so there will be no class. These were not sudden emergencies either. I also find the class schedule is not as robust or well timed as Kent County. There are practically no early morning classes. The earliest Group Exercise Class is at 9:30 during the week. I used to take the Boot Camp class at Kent County at 5AM and loved it. If you want to take a spin class (5:30AM available) good luck! It’s the smallest spin room I’ve ever seen, so even if you call ahead to reserve your spot– it’s tough to get on the list. This place has great potential. I wish that they’d use the member feedback to develop programming that meets members’ needs. A beautiful facility is a great thing, but I’m paying each month for the access to classes and equipment. I also agree w/​the previous poster, the child care center was not a priority when this facility was designed. This YMCA is the only gym in the area… So you might need to use it, we do. Hopefully it will get better!

Joined this y about a year ago. Facility is awesome, hardly ever a wait to use machines. Staff do not enforce the mandatory requirement that patrons clean off equipment after every use. Group exercise choices are good but rooms are hot in the summer despite the bldg having AC. Especially the spin room.

Surprised this NEW facility didn’t get 5 stars from every reviewer here. I attended an indoor birthday party today and couldn’t believe my eyes. New state-​of-​the-​art facility that looks like a pricey private fitness center, but shockingly affordable. Nicest YMCA I’ve seen in the US so far – no kidding. Clean and well maintained. Two large outdoor pools with water slides and pool basketball board. One giant resort-​like indoor pool with a giant water slide, kiddie splash and wading area, lap swim area. Kids love the Rock climbing wall! There’s a gym, after-​school programs for children, etc. Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff. Feeling lucky that we’re only a few minutes away. Hopefully it won’t get too crowded as more people discover this.

Very beautiful gym and facility but extremely disappointing playroom for the children. We are members of the providence YMCA and had heard good things and were considering changing so we went to visit. We were disappointed that we had to pay 3 $ a child for the child care but are use to the Kent county YMCA which has amazing staff and play area. I was horrified when we walked into the playroom it was a scene out of a bad movie. Small non descript room with a few scattered toys wandering children only a sign in sheet we were not given any thing identifying us as parents and are children were not given any labels identifying them. It was clear that the staff was uninterested in caring for children or It was a very disappointing experience we will not be returning! If you are just looking for a nice gym then you will enjoy it but if you are looking for atypical family friendly YMCA then STAY AWAY!!!

I am so happy with the after school program this year. They offer help with homework and have extended hours until 6:30pm. It takes away the stress of trying to get there on time. The staff is the same as last year. They are all amazing with the kids. My son has grown to love them and enjoys his time there. Now that he is 11, he is able to participate in teen night. He can use the pool, rockwall, as well as hang out with friends at the barn. They now offer very reasonable priced field trips on Friday nights. His membership is reasonably priced and after school prices are also very reasonable. The main facility is very well kept and offers many amenities.

Perfect top notch machines you get a personal built in TV on most treadmills and step machines. Every thing is brand new the weight machines are easy to use and if you need help the staff can assist you. Down stairs theres a big pool which is great. There an indoor rock gym with auto belay system. Basketball courts. In the summer you have an outdoor pool so two pools great machines. Worth the bill for a high quality gym centre.

I joined the Y about a month ago as I am training for a sprint tri and I needed pool access. I looked into a lot of gyms but the Y seemed to be the best deal for what was included. It’s a new facility (opened last summer) and everything is in great shape and seems to be maintained well which is a plus. The gym/​work out area is in a really nice spot that makes it seem open and airy rather than going into a dudgeon to work out (which honestly some gyms feel that way). The pool is clean and warm just seems to be a little more busy than I would like. I take a weekly spin class there as well that is fantastic. It’s been pretty busy lately but I never have a problem finding a machine its just finding the perfect time for lap swimming. The locker rooms are nice and clean and have tons of lockers and steam rooms which is nice. They are also have adult only locker rooms which is great since the teeny-​boppers tend to wreck a locker room fast. Every single staff member I’ve spoken to has been super nice and helpful which is amazing since half of them seem to be high school or college students (not to generalize but some teenagers could care less about being helpful as long as they are getting paid). I appreciate that they find staff with good personalities that great you by name when you scan your membership card.

Brand new facility with excellent equipment and indoor rock wall for the whole family! We have been members for a few months now and I really enjoy getting to the Y, whether it is as a family or just on my own. The facility is state-​of-​the-​art and I really like that I can workout on cardio equipment and watch my son swim in the pool. Even better, they have an adult only locker room with a steam room. It’s great to be able to use the showers and steam room without dealing with unsupervised or unruly children! Check out the Y if you are looking for a new place to workout or take a class!

I cannot say enough good things about this Y. Granted it is a little more expensive than your average gym (I think that helps to keep a certain element out), but look at everything they have to offer… the pool, rock wall, basketball, zumba classes, spin classes, water aerobics… etc. This is all INCLUDED in your monthly membership & the best part about it is there is ALWAYS a machine available for me to use… I never have to wait for an elyptical/​treadmill/​bike to come available, even during peak hours! It’s clean! & I really like the fact that there is always a personal trainer availabe if you have any questions about how to use a particular machine.