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The Effingham YMCA, located at 1224 Patriot Dr, Rincon, GA, is a comprehensive community center offering a wide array of facilities and programs. It features an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor splash pad/water park, a well-equipped wellness center, gymnasium, group exercise studio, outdoor track, and sports fields. The YMCA provides various programs for all ages, including youth sports, group fitness classes, swim lessons, and childcare services.
The indoor pool at the Effingham YMCA is typically heated to a comfortable temperature, generally maintained between 80-84°F (26-29°C), making it suitable for a variety of aquatic activities such as lap swimming, water aerobics, and swim lessons.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The reviews for this facility are mixed, but lean heavily towards negative, especially concerning its swimming programs and customer service. Positive feedback notes professional instructors and lifeguards, friendly staff, and some children enjoying their swimming lessons and pool visits. However, significant dissatisfaction was expressed regarding swim classes, with one parent calling their child's class a 'complete joke' due to inconsistent teaching staff, perceived unfair assessment, and a lack of communication, leading to their child being singled out and having to retake a class. Other complaints include receiving incorrect information about pool hours over the phone, leading to wasted trips, and a restrictive policy preventing guests from using the pool on weekends even when it is empty.
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June 8th, 2025Brian Garfield
So far my experience at this facility has been okay. My daughter recently completed swimming she enjoyed it. Instructors and life guards on staff were all professionals. Looking forward to my daughters next phase in her swimming lessons. 💯💪🏿
September 6th, 2025K Roberts
Called to see if pool was open and the lady said yes and closes at 6. Show up and it closed at 4! Wish these people with information would give correct info. Not impressed.
June 22nd, 2024LaQuisha Morris-Shabazz
Very dissatisfied, the way my child's swim class was taught was a complete joke. I will never sign my kids up with THIS Effingham YMCA again. Sign my son up for swim lessons. He went the whole 2 weeks, we were told he was doing fine. The person who initially was teaching the class was there the first week but then the second week he had two other teachers. I did not mind that too much, but what bothered me was the last two days, there was two different teacher. They did not work with him before. The teacher for the last day only had him for that day and decided he needed to retake the class. So everyone else pass the swim class but my son. Yeah, seems sketchy, my child was singled out because he was different. I learned he did not complete the class, when I went to receive his paper for completion, but they give you nothing, not even tell me after I ask you if this was the last day. They wanted me to sign him up for the same class for another two weeks. Why would I do that, you did not help him The first time why would I pay you the not help him for a second time. The fact that an adult can be hateful towards a child for nothing at all is very shameful. Just shows this continues to exist in this world. So disappointed, this is my experience.
July 5th, 2025Ashley Deloache
Won't let guests use the pool on weekends. Even though no one else is using it
July 20th, 2020Stanley Robbins
Took my kiddos here to the pool when they visited from Arkansas, we had a blast in the pool and the folks here are awesome friendly people!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 1:00 – 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 | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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