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Clean sports facility, featuring an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, plus exercise classes for all ages.
The Aquatics Center at the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA maintains its lap pool between 80-82 degrees Fahrenheit, while the warm water therapy pool is kept at a warmer 88-90 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Bear-Glasgow YMCA receives high praise for its modern facilities, which include well-maintained indoor and outdoor pools, large workout spaces, and a variety of programs. Many members feel accepted, welcomed, and safe, highlighting a diverse and inclusive environment, often preferring it over other locations despite a longer commute. Staff are generally lauded as friendly, helpful, and compassionate, with specific shout-outs for exceptional lifeguards and attentive trainers. However, there are significant areas of concern. A prominent negative experience details the exclusion and lack of support for a child with mild autism enrolled in Camp Cassie, citing unfulfilled promises for accommodations, staff's inability to supervise, and a perceived lack of training and compassion for special needs children. Other criticisms include a unique policy of closing both indoor and outdoor pools an hour before potential storms and for extended periods, leading to questions about the facility's lightning safety. Minor points for improvement include a desire for more reasonable family pricing and extended operating hours for both the pools and the facility overall.
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April 25th, 2025Big web 45
I usually go to the Middletown ymca but decided to try this one out. As a gay guy like myself I felt very accepted and welcomed by everyone. Got to work out with some cute twinks and jocks which was fun. Hit on a few guys in the locker room and also got their numbers which was a bonus!! Indoor and outdoor pools r very well maintained and clean. I enjoyed this one a lot more than Middletown one. I live a half mile from the Middletown one and this one about 15 minutes. I will drive 15 minutes rather then go to the Middletown one that’s always over run by rude teens and immature middle school boys running around naked in the locker room. This one feels a hell of a lot safer than Middletown . Definitely coming back again !!!!
August 22nd, 2023Rachael DK
I have visited YMCAs in the Southwest, the South, and the Midwest, but I've realized this Bear-Glasgow location is one of the best. Having been built in more recent years gives us an advantage. We have an indoor and outdoor pool (not as common as one would hope for), larger workout spaces than many YMCA's—even in heavily populated areas and a variety of programs. Now it is disappointing despite having mostly excellent interaction with staff members, that there are a couple of people who were not as welcoming. In general, I think they do an excellent job, and it seems most who work there enjoy helping people live a healthier life and recognize how important it is to the community. I know we are bound to encounter someone who may be negative or have poor interpersonal skills. Back to the positives: the private swim lessons my two children had were excellent, a trainer who worked with me shortly after I was struggling with a new newly diagnosed autoimmune disease was compassionate while setting excellent goals for me to attain, the exercise equipment gets updated and so far any concerns I had over something working inefficiently has been addressed so this is where my family continues to work out. One of our sons uses his university gym while he's at school, but anytime he's home for a visit, he's ready to go back to the YMCA. For me, I feel much more comfortable and accepted I don't worry about my physical limitations after illnesses and at times when I've struggled with my weight, I didn't feel uncomfortable coming in to work on getting my weight down. The people who show up at the YMCA are always a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and capabilities! My attention recently shifted to the water classes to help me deal with mobility issues, autoimmune arthritis and chronic pain. I will be attending these more and appreciate not needing to find another gym. I just have to shift areas that I focus on in the gym now. To me, this gym WOULD be a 5 star if the prices were more reasonable for a family and if they extended their outdoor pool times and the whole gym's closing times. I can remember when the outdoor pools were available for a longer time frame after their summer camp will use it in the morning, and I remember not long ago when they used to close at 10:00 p.m. At least adding that hour back or even more would do wonders for health and fitness conscious students, working individuals, or those who just prefer working out at night.
June 16th, 2025Lady Bug
——————Update Review Summer 2025——————————- I am writing this review as a deeply concerned and disappointed parent. I enrolled my daughter in Camp Cassie, run by the YMCA in the Bar Glasgow area, and from the very beginning, I was fully transparent about her needs. My daughter is diagnosed with Stage 2 Autism and has a learning delay. I clearly communicated this during registration and discussed her mild behaviors: she is nonverbal, sometimes prefers to play alone, enjoys walking to self-soothe, and expresses joy by dancing or vocalizing due to her vocal cord condition. I also discussed the importance of a buddy system or one-on-one support, and I was initially reassured that such accommodations would be provided. However, what followed was incredibly disheartening and discriminatory. Before the camp even completed a full day, my daughter was dropped from the program. The stated reason? That she wanders off and does not participate in group activities. These behaviors were clearly explained ahead of time, and they are also common traits for children on the autism spectrum. It was clear that no real effort was made to accommodate her, nor was she given a genuine chance to adjust or be supported as promised. What’s worse, when I came to pick her up — in the rain — all the children were outside and the staff could not locate my daughter. I was told they didn’t know where she was. I ended up searching for her myself, and found her alone on a basketball court, unsupervised and completely disconnected from the group. It was heartbreaking to see my daughter, who already struggles with social connection, being left behind and uncared for like she didn’t matter. To make things even more frustrating, I had arranged for her therapist from Easterseals to coordinate scheduled therapy during camp hours — something that was discussed in advance. The YMCA never followed through or allowed the therapist a chance to reach out and support her, as if my daughter’s care plan was irrelevant. This experience was not just a case of poor communication — it was blatant exclusion of a child with disabilities. YMCA and Camp Cassie clearly lack the staff training, compassion, and inclusivity needed to support children with special needs, even those with mild autism. Children like mine deserve support, not to be pushed out or treated like a burden. As a parent, I want other families of children with special needs to be aware: Camp Cassie is not a safe or supportive environment for neurodivergent or disabled children. The lack of preparation, care, and follow-through was unacceptable — and deeply painful to witness. I sincerely hope the YMCA reevaluates its commitment to inclusion, staff training, and the promises it makes to families — because what happened to my daughter should never happen to any child.
June 13th, 2025Patricia Harris
Our ENTIRE experience at the Bear Glasgow YMCA is ALWAYS above and beyond excellent! Today we’ve had such a wonderful experience thanks to the exceptional lifeguard team — especially Auron! He’s incredibly attentive, patient with children, and respectful with every guest. I’ve noticed how thoughtfully he handles concerns in and around the pool, always choosing the right tone and approach. You can tell he genuinely cares about everyone’s safety and comfort. It’s refreshing to see someone so committed to their role. All of the staff here have been fantastic, but Auron truly stands out. Keep up the amazing work!
June 2nd, 2018Fuji Le
Great facility with all available equipment and different sport and fitness program for all ages. Staff is friendly and helpful. Has an indoor and outdoor pool. Only strange thing is the indoor and outdoor pool would close about an hour before potential rain or snowstorm for guest safety. And the pool would not re-open until the potential thunderstorm is long over. The building must not have proper grounding and safety measure in place to protect members from an outside lightning strike. I have never been ask to leave an indoor pool during a potential lightning storm anywhere else.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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| Monday | 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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