Florence Family Ymca

Swimming fun, my kids now grandson have enjoyed the variety of sport options. Fields can be muddy and a mess to play on, Mosquitoes can be a problem with the woods. Crazy parking. I do wish they had more options to purchasing a membership. Overall a safe clean environment with clean bathrooms.

This is such a great place to become a member of and bring the kids for swimming, and all kinds of activities.

I enrolled as a member for a week. I had no trouble or received any complaints. Today, I suddenly received a phone call from the YMCA manager stating that I was unwelcome because I asked about a teenager's age and if they attended school. It was an immediate judgment without due process, and the manager talked over me as if I was a kid whom he could intimidate with threats. I strongly recommend that anyone especially males who attend this facility censor themselves because they will not be judged fairly. In fact, they might even be threatened with a police report. So, find another gym where you will not walk on eggshells. I posted this report so that others know about the hostile and rigid attitude expressed toward outsiders. I will refer people to other gyms nearby where they will not have to be scared of offending people. The manager waited until today to even notify me of any complaints, which speaks poorly for him. Apparently, even looking at a person the wrong way is somehow incriminating, and no due process is granted when a person is accused in this Florence outfit. Very rigid, judgmental, and unChristian behavior. Don't be fooled by the Bible verses on the walls. Grace does not exist here. In fact, I noticed a sense of attitude from the community there when they began to ask questions about theology. As soon as I mentioned my Catholicism, the discomfort level became obvious. A barber at their local shop told me that intellectuals were unwelcome in Florence, and that the Pentecostals and Southern Baptists tend to exercise harsh criticism toward Catholics. It is a known fact that the Bible Belt was founded by Protestants with an anti-Catholic attitude. It has been here since the Puritans appeared in the colonies. Note: Take notice that the YMCA administrator avoided any replies to this post. If anything was false in my report, then they could make an appeal. But, no response is a response, folks. In other words, their avoidance proves their guilt. You do not mistreat someone in such a disrespectful, degrading way without consequences.

2 months ago. My kid's birthday.. We had a pool party here. It was so much fun. It was great. The staff was very welcoming.

I can't believe that I have lived here for almost 20 years and just found this gem! My kids, teenage daughter and I all love coming here! I love that I can work out and have a place to take my kids until I finish! That alone is priceless! The pools are amazing and although there's a lot of complaints about having to take a swim test and wear a swim band/necklace if you're under 12, I however think it's a great idea and in return helps the lifeguards do their best job keeping the children safe! The staff members are all absolutely amazing and friendly! I have visited other ymcas in our area and they don't even compare to Florence! This is a great place for families and we enjoy coming here immensely!