Policies, Rules, and Guidelines
The McGaw YMCA is committed to providing members and guests with quality membership, programs, and activities. The following policies, rules and guidelines help you understand what to expect when you visit the Y.
Code of Conduct. The YMCA promotes a welcoming, family-friendly environment rooted in respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility. All members, guests, staff, and visitors are expected to follow the McGaw YMCA Code of Conduct at all times.
Facility Policies
Age Guidelines. We have established the following age guidelines for facility use and participation in programs and activities. Read Age Guidelines.
Safety at the Y. We ask that all members, staff, and guests follow our established health and safety guidelines for each visit. Read more about safety at the Y.
Building Hours (1000 Grove Street). To ensure safety and security, members are asked to adhere to the building closing time. View current Facility Hours and please plan your workout accordingly:
- Last entry for fitness areas is 20 minutes prior to closing.
- Last entry for pools is 5 minutes after last pool reservation starts.
- Pools close 30 minutes prior to building closing.
- Program areas close 15 minutes prior to building closing (includes the Fitness Center, gym, Group Studios, and others).
- All members and guests must leave the building at closing time.
Parking. The McGaw YMCA provides three permit parking lots for our 1000 Grove Street building. Two-hour parking is free for current members. Residents and staff have permitted parking hours according to the times listed below. YMCA parking passes are available at the front desk. All vehicles must properly display valid permits at all times. NO OVERNIGHT PARKING IN ANY LOT EXCEPT FOR RESIDENTS WITH PROPER PERMITS IN LOT 1. VIOLATORS WILL BE CITED / TOWED.
Accessible parking spaces are available in Lots 2 and 3. Visitors may park in Lots 2 and 3 during special events only. Free 2-hour street parking is available on Grove, Maple, and Lake as indicated on posted signs. For your security, please lock your vehicle and do not leave valuables inside. The McGaw YMCA is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to vehicles or personal property.
Lot 1
(dirt lot across from 1000 Grove St. front entrance)
STAFF:
Monday-Friday: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
MEMBERS (2-HOUR PARKING):
Monday-Friday: 4:00 PM to closing
Saturday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
RESIDENT MEMBERS:
Monday-Friday: 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM
and all day on weekends.
Lot 2
(lot adjacent to the West Alley)
MEMBERS (2-HOUR PARKING):
Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Lot 3
(Lake Street)
MEMBERS (2-HOUR PARKING):
Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Guests
A guest is permitted to enjoy the Y three (3) times in a rolling 12-month period. Guests must be age 18+ and accompanied by a McGaw Y member age 18+ for the duration of their visit. Members may bring up to two guests per visit. Guests are required to complete a guest form, waiver and take a photo. Guests must present a valid photo ID. Please allow 10 minutes in advance of your visit to enroll at the front desk. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guest(s). The YMCA reserves the right to restrict guest passes at any time where facility safety, capacity or operational variables dictate. Before your visit, please call Member Services for the latest facility amenity status and guest eligibility, and review our Safety Screening and Access guidelines.
At present, guest passes are limited for the pool and group fitness classes where capacities are particularly limited with high demand. 4-Lane and 6-Lane pool reservations are available on a walk-in basis only as space permits. Group fitness class reservations are available on a walk-in basis only as space permits. Guests are NOT permitted in the following group fitness classes that regularly reach capacity so we can preserve the best member experience:
Aqua Fit (all)
Athletic NIA (all)
Full Body Fit Cardio & Strength
Hatha Yoga (Saturday at noon, Sunday at 1:00 PM)
LES MILLS BODYPUMP (all)
LES MILLS CORE (Saturday at 10:00 AM)
Pickleball
Zumba (Thursday at 5:00 PM, Saturday at 9:00 AM, Sunday at 9:00 AM)
YMCA Reciprocity
McGaw YMCA participates in the Nationwide Membership Program to provide the most generous reciprocity benefits to our members and Y members throughout the country. We welcome those with qualifying memberships from other nationwide membership YMCA partners. Specific policies and procedures apply. Please contact us for details. McGaw YMCA members seeking to use other YMCA's across the nation should contact the YMCA they desire to visit to learn of their specific reciprocity benefits.
Additional Guidelines and Rules
Aquatics Center Guidelines
We have established the following guidelines for pool use and participation in swimming programs and activities.
Locker Room Rules
For the safety of all, members are expected to abide by the following rules when using our locker rooms.
Racquet Courts Rules
We have established the following rules for racquet court use and participation in racquet sport programs and activities.
Fitness Center Guidelines
For the safety of all, members are expected to abide by the following guidelines when using our Fitness Center.
Kids Club Guidelines
We work with kids to set guidelines and boundaries based on their needs.
SLC Gym and Track Guidelines
For the safety of all, members are expected to abide by the following rules when using our basketball gym courts and track.