Pool, Gym, & Fitness Class Schedules at the West Side YMCA

West Side YMCA Branch Hours

Mon-Fri 6:00AM-9:00PM
Sat-Sun 8:00AM-5:00PM

Group exercise classes, lap swim and multi-purpose swim, basketball shoot around and games, family gym, and personal training are available for West Side Y members. Learn more about available activities, and download the YMCA of Greater New York mobile app to stay updated.

For Youth Sports & Dance, Aquatics, and Community Arts fee-based class schedule and registration information, please visit our Programs Page

Programs & Classes

POOLS SCHEDULE
November 28-December 8

LARGE POOL

* TUES 11/28: OPEN (LAP SWIM ONLY AGES 12 YEARS +)
OPEN 7:00 AM-8:00 PM
4:00PM-5:00PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM
5:35PM-6:20PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM

* WED 11/29: OPEN (LAP SWIM ONLY AGES 12 YEARS +)
OPEN 7:00 AM-8:00 PM
5:15PM-6:45PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM

* THURS 11/30: OPEN (LAP SWIM ONLY AGES 12 YEARS +)
OPEN 7:00 AM-8:00 PM
4:00PM-4:30PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM
4:30PM-5:15PM LANES 3-4 FOR LAP SWIM
6:00PM-6:45PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM

* FRI 12/1: OPEN (LAP SWIM ONLY AGES 12 YEARS +)
OPEN 7:00 AM-8:00 PM

* SAT 12/2: OPEN (LAP SWIM ONLY AGES 12 YEARS +)
OPEN 8:00AM-2:30PM
10:05PM-10:55AM LANES 3-4 FOR LAP SWIM
11:35AM-12:10PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM
12:10PM-12:20PM LANES 3-4 FOR LAP SWIM
12:20PM-12:55PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM

* SUN 12/3: OPEN (LAP SWIM ONLY AGES 12 YEARS +)
OPEN 8:00 AM-2:30 PM

* MON 12/4: OPEN (LAP SWIM ONLY AGES 12 YEARS +)
7:00 AM-8:00 PM

* TUES 12/5: OPEN (LAP SWIM ONLY AGES 12 YEARS +)
OPEN 7:00 AM-8:00 PM
4:00PM-5:00PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM
5:35PM-6:20PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM

* WED 12/6: OPEN (LAP SWIM ONLY AGES 12 YEARS +)
OPEN 7:00 AM-8:00 PM
5:15PM-6:45PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM

* THURS 12/7: OPEN (LAP SWIM ONLY AGES 12 YEARS +)
OPEN 7:00 AM-8:00 PM
4:00PM-4:30PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM
4:30PM-5:15PM LANES 3-4 FOR LAP SWIM
6:00PM-6:45PM LANES 2-4 FOR LAP SWIM

* FRI 12/8: OPEN (LAP SWIM ONLY AGES 12 YEARS +)
OPEN 7:00 AM-6:00 PM

SMALL POOL

* TUES 11/28: OPEN
7:00 AM-12:30 PM
12:30 PM-1:30 PM AQUA EXERCISE
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
6:45PM-8:00PM

* WED 11/29: OPEN
7:00 AM-12:30 PM
12:30 PM-1:30 PM AQUA EXERCISE
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
6:45PM-8:00PM

* THURS 11/30: OPEN
7:00 AM-12:30 PM
12:30 PM-1:30 PM AQUA EXERCISE
1:30 PM-4:00 PM
6:45PM-8:00PM

* FRI 12/1: OPEN
7:00 AM-4:00 PM
6:00PM-8:00PM

* SAT 12/2: OPEN
9:00AM-12:45PM (PROGRAMS ONLY)
12:45 PM-2:30 PM (MULTIPURPOSE SWIM)

* SUN 12/3: OPEN
9:00AM-2:30PM (MULTIPURPOSE SWIM)

* MON 12/4: OPEN
7:00 AM-12:30 PM
12:30 PM-1:30 PM AQUA EXERCISE
1:30 PM-8:00 PM

* TUES 12/5: OPEN
7:00 AM-12:30 PM
12:30 PM-1:30 PM AQUA EXERCISE
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
6:45PM-8:00PM

* WED 12/6: OPEN
7:00 AM-12:30 PM
12:30 PM-1:30 PM AQUA EXERCISE
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
6:45PM-8:00PM

* THURS 12/7: OPEN
7:00 AM-12:30 PM
12:30 PM-1:30 PM AQUA EXERCISE
1:30 PM-4:00 PM
6:45PM-8:00PM

* FRI 12/8: OPEN
7:00 AM-4:00 PM

Please continue to follow us on our mobile app for updates. Thank you!

Activities

Indoor Group Exercise
Lap Swim and Multi-Purpose Swim
Swim Lessons
Adult Basketball
Racquetball and Squash
Personal Training and Private Pilates
Teen Access
Family Gym

Know Before You Go

Add your membership barcode to your mobile app for a contactless check in when you arrive at the facility
YMCA Code of Conduct must be followed at all times.

Group Exercise Classes

All classes are included with membership. Reservations are required for select classes through our mobile app. Please see our schedule below:

West Side Y Aquatics

Aquatics Activities offered at the YMCA
We offer a variety of aquatics programming in our two pools. Learn more about how to stay up to date with our mobile app, what to bring, and our updated swim policies.

Large Pool Stats
Temperature is maintained at 81 degrees or lower
25 yards long
70 lengths (35 laps) = 1 Mile

Small Pool Stats
Temperature is maintained at 88 degrees or higher
20 yards long
88 lengths (44 laps) = 1 Mile
Shallow end is up to 4 feet deep and the deep end is up to 8 feet deep

Lap Swim and Multi-Purpose Swim

Reservations are no longer required for swim sessions. Please be aware of the following swim policies:

Please bring your own towel and swim cap
Please take a shower before entering the pool
Teen swim is during Multi-purpose swim times in the Small Pool and Lap Swim times in the Large Pool for ages 12-17yrs old who can pass a swim test. Those who cannot pass a swim test may swim during Multi-purpose swim times only and must be accompanied by an adult 18 years and older in the water at all times.
Selected equipment is available to use. Please return when you are finished using.
We encourage all members, program participants, and visitors to wear a mask when indoors. Hooks are available to hang your mask while swimming.
Locker rooms are provided for your personal belongings. Please bring your own lock.
5 people per lane circle swimming
Please see new protocols in our FAQ
YMCA Code of Conduct must be followed at all times.

Lap Swim: Lap swim is designed for more organized swimming up and down the length of the pool repeatedly-- circle swim only.

Multi-purpose Swim: Multi-purpose swim will be held in the small pool for Adult Rec, families and teens (during teen hours). No lap swim allowed.

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons:

Private Lessons: 1:1 Instructor to Student Ratio
Parent/Child Classes: 1:5 Instructor to Parent/Child Ratio
Pre-School (3-5 years old): 1:5 Instructor to Child Ratio
School Age (5-12 years old): 1:6 Instructor to Child Ratio
Family & Friends Group Swim Lesson- Build your lesson with participants who are closest to you of varying ages and swim abilities with this 9-week program, 30-minute group lesson per week for 2-4 participants. Age range 6 months and older (Please note the children 6-36 months are required to have an adult join the group lesson, and the adult will count as a participant).

Swim Lesson Procedures

We are excited that you have made this important step in your child’s development of water safety! Thank you for choosing the Y to be the place for them to learn, grow and thrive in the water. To ensure that your experience exceeds your expectations, we have a few tips to guide you through our department.

Give yourself 15-30 minutes prior to your class.
Only one adult per child may enter the facility per child.
Scan your program or membership card. If you do not have a program card please give yourself enough time to stop at our membership desk to obtain one.
Park all strollers and scooters by our 64^th street entrance.
Families may use our Family Locker Room on the second floor.
Once changed and ready for your class, please wait on the second floor waiting area located outside of the family locker room. Your instructor will come to this area to check your child in.
Parents must wait in this area for the duration of the child’s class.
Please take a shower before entering the pool
Bring your own towel & swim cap
Selected equipment is available to use. Please return when you are finished using.
We encourage all members, program participants, and visitors to wear a mask when indoors. Hooks are available to hang your mask while swimming.
Children ages 0-11 yrs old must be accompanied with an adult member 18 years and older and in the water at all times
Teens ages 12-17yrs old who cannot pass a swim test must be accompanied by an adult 18 years and older and in the water at all times.
There are no refunds for any aquatics programs.
Makeups are given at the discretion of the aquatics director.

Basketball

Our basketball courts are now open for both shoot-around and games. Please see below for a description of the activities. To see current schedule please visit our online app schedule.

Adult Open Gym (no reservation required, first come first serve) For members 18 years and older. Members under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Gym (no reservation required, first come first serve)
Families with children under of the age of 12, children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must have a child under the age of 12 who is on their Family Membership.

Teen Hours
Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM-9:00 PM
Sat-Sun 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Reservations are not required for most basketball sessions
We encourage all members, program participants, and visitors to wear a mask when indoors. Hooks are available to hang your mask while swimming.
Please see new protocols in our FAQ
YMCA Code of Conduct must be followed at all times.

Racquetball, Squash & Handball

Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM-7:45 PM
Last reservation at 7 PM
Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Last reservation at 4 PM

App reservations are still required to use the 6th floor courts! Download the Y's mobile app and create an account to reserve a 45 minute slot on the courts to play racquetball or squash. Please bring your own equipment.

Personal Training and Private Pilates

Work out with a certified YMCA trainer who prioritizes your health and well-being while helping you achieve your fitness goals. Contact Jonathan to get started, or pick up where you left off.

To learn more about our Personal Training offerings click below:

Personal Training

Teen Access (Ages 12+)

Teen Members or Teen on a Family Membership
You can come during the Facility hours:

Mon-Fri: 3:00 PM-9:00 PM
Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Teen on a Family Membership
You can also come anytime the Y is open, as long as you are with an adult from your family membership.

All teens ages 12 through 17 are required to complete a fitness equipment orientation before using the fitness equipment. Contact Jonathan to make an appointment.

Family Gym

Family Gym Hours
Sat 1:15 PM-5:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM