YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County

About

The YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County, located at 50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca, NY, is a community-focused organization offering a wide range of programs and facilities for all ages. It provides fitness opportunities, including a wellness center and group exercise classes, aquatics with two indoor pools, and various youth and family programs designed to support health, well-being, and community engagement for residents of Ithaca and Tompkins County.

The facility features two heated indoor pools. The large lap pool is maintained at approximately 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the warm water activity pool (also referred to as the therapy pool) typically has a temperature around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? text: "People say this gym offers a wide variety of workout equipment, exercise classes, and a pool, as well as childcare. They also highlight the friendly and supportive environment, and the helpful and responsive staff.\n\nOther reviews mention the pool can be cold." language_code: "en-US"

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Amenities

• Accepts Credit Cards
• Parking Lot
• Accessible Entrance
• Accessible Restroom

Reviews

Listing Reviews

August 3rd, 2025

Molly Mollusk

This YMCA is such a gem! I am very new to strength training and got so much help from Tara with setting up the machines! All the staff were lovely and the gym was clean. It also wasn’t too crowded which was amazing. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

June 16th, 2025

Amy Stofenberg

** Edit ** Thank you so much to the Ithaca YMCA for taking action on the review I left 3 weeks ago. I really appreciate it!! The locker room / shower areas look amazing and clean now. I’m grateful for the Y & affordable membership. My only complaint is an important one: something needs to be done about the mold near the showers in women’s locker room. Mainly on the ceiling.

April 2nd, 2025

Patrick Shay

I just got my membership about a month ago and I could not love the YMCA more. I am a Marine Corps veteran and they gave me a very generous 10% discount which they offer for all veterans. They have just about every piece of workout equipment that I could ask for, a very friendly environment, and the staff are very kind and helpful. There are a ton of amazing perks and amenities, the pool is wonderful, and they offer two free hours of child care while you work out per day... what more could you ask for. Awesome!! 👌

April 29th, 2025

Lita Keller

I have been a member of this YMCA for just over a year now and I highly recommend! I’ve been to other YMCAs but I like the wide selection of evening fitness classes! I also mentor and have taken my mentee here for open swim and the childcare area. I’d like to attend more of the family weekend events and I appreciate how many are offered! My one piece of feedback would be that I wish they would post on their social media platforms in advance if a different instructor is covering a particular class, as many of the replacement instructors classes are not challenging enough for my preference. I often find out when I arrive for the class and I’d rather do a workout that is challenging for me.

April 4th, 2025

Danny Parker

A great affordable way to keep your kids in recreational sports. The staff is nice and the facilities are okay. I’ve been a member at other Y’s with better facilities, but that’s not what’s important. YMCAs are community institutions that help families regardless of their income to access opportunities for social and physical development. Always support your local Y!