Ott Family YMCA

About

The Ott Family YMCA in Tucson, AZ, is a comprehensive community center offering a wide array of amenities and programs for all ages. It features a modern fitness center, group exercise studios, an indoor basketball court, and a heated outdoor pool. The facility supports various activities, including youth and adult sports, swim lessons, summer camps, and child watch services, fostering health and community engagement.

The Ott Family YMCA features a heated outdoor pool, ensuring it is comfortable for year-round use. While a specific, exact temperature is not publicly specified on their official channels, heated pools at similar YMCA facilities are typically maintained within a comfortable range, often between 80-84°F (approximately 26-29°C), to accommodate lap swimming, recreational use, and swim lessons.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The reviews for the YMCA, particularly the Ott YMCA, are overwhelmingly positive, with members consistently praising the friendly, helpful, and welcoming staff who often greet them by name. The facilities are noted for being clean, offering a wide variety of equipment and machines (including updated options like smith machines, squat racks, and cable machines), and providing diverse programs such as group exercise classes, personal training, yoga, swimming (including a heated Olympic pool), and kids' sports programs. Many reviewers highlight a strong sense of community and feel at home at the Y. However, one significant concern was raised regarding the childcare center, citing a lack of a cap on children, leading to overwhelmed staff, inadequate supervision, and safety concerns, especially with a high number of very young children, prompting a call for more adult supervision.

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Amenities

• Good for Children
• Accepts Credit Cards
• Accessible Entrance
• Accessible Restroom

Reviews

Listing Reviews

August 8th, 2025

Em S

As a newer member I’m honestly a little concerned that there is no cap on the amount of children that can be at the gym childcare center. Some days they have 10+ very small children, like under 2, and seem very overwhelmed. It doesn’t seem very safe at times because they are not able to closely watch each child. I strongly feel like there should be another adult present. Especially when a parent is picking up a child, they are talking to the parent and not paying attention to the kids. The gym itself is nice and not too busy but I’m second guessing leaving my kids at the childcare now which is a bummer because that’s a big reason why I joined

June 26th, 2025

Billie Adler

Love this Y. Been coming about a year. There is so much to choose from. All kinds of classes, all day, every day. I haven't done free weights, but the area never seems too crowded. Has a heated Olympic size pool and water aerobic classes. The front desk folks are always pleasant and informative. Special shout out to Andrea and Alice, my favorites!

September 12th, 2023

Jenine F

The people who work at the Ott YMCA are super friendly and helpful. They are quick to lend a helping hand and to listen if you need an ear. There are a variety of group exercise classes as well as personal trainers to utilize. The equipment has been updated in recent years with a smith machine, squat rack and multiple cable machines. I always feel at home when I work out at the YMCA.

September 2nd, 2025

Kelly Flint

Personal training, yoga, swimming, body pump - and the people all make this one of my favorite places in Tucson. We have an amazing community!

September 12th, 2023

Erica Taylor

I love the Ott YMCA! Since the first day that I started going, I felt welcomed. Almost every time I come in, I am told hello by name from the desk attendants. The gym and locker rooms are always kept clean. They have a great variety of equipment and machines to use and offer personal training. Plus the sports programs for kids are awesome, my nephew has played 3 basketball seasons and I’ve seen so much progress after each one. I really love my Y! ☺️