Sacramento Central YMCA

I was assaulted by a lifeguard while I was in the deep end of the pool. I was at the pool of central YMCA 4/7/2025 around 7:50pm. I entered the open swim area to acclimate to the water temp and was slowly moving from the 4 ft end to the 12 ft end along the rope, not disturbing the other 4 patrons in the area. While I was reaching the deep end, I was struck by a lifeguard with a floatation device and it caused me to choke on water at the 12 ft deep end. I was then told I was not allowed "lap swim" at the open swim area (30 seconds after I entered the pool and moved from one side to the other). I explained that I was not lap swimming but I was not given any other reason to justify the assault. I'm deeply troubled by how I was supposedly "informed" as children frequent the open swim area and might not be able to casually sustained being struck in the head as "warning". (A reasonable procedure to gain the attention of swimmers would be to whistle). I immediately alerted the front desk about the lifeguard's aggressive behavior but no action was taken. YMCA has a long history of assault, sexual assault, and other inappropriate behaviors from its staffs and patrons. I have been a full price paying member for 5 years and it has not done much to improve but continue to encourage such culture. I was grabbed and scratched by another patron and I was told I was in the way just a month ago during open swim time. I urge management to take immediate action and review the surveillance camera (if avail. I inquired but was not given an answer if the pool area has been monitored.) Again, the pool holds many group water activities involving young children and learners. It should be supervised by qualified staffs.

I was incredibly surprised walking in here. We live about a block away and I had never considered using it. I had wrongly assumed that the gym was similar to a hotel. I say this because the top floor windows have a row of treadmills and elliptical machines. Little did I know they are a rather large facility with a pool, free weights and multiple group workout rooms. We toured and discovered all they had to offer and joined that day. It was less expensive than other gyms of equal size. The staff are great and the showers, bathrooms and gym area are very clean.

Great informative staff. Always greeted with a smile. Very clean. Large dressing areas, restrooms. Plenty of showers. Great pool. Awesome gym. Plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy!

This is an overlooked facility in our neighborhood. They have many activities and programs for children as well as exercise classes for adult and seniors. The indoor swimming pool is large, heated and they have open swim for families every day of the week. The facilities are a bit outdated but still very clean and well kept. I highly recommend taking a tour and getting a membership if you live in the neighborhood.

We liked the pool and the gym area. Also we liked the "Healthy kids event".