Sands Family YMCA: A Hub for Health and Community in Canandaigua, NY

Sands Family YMCA Introduce

Welcome to the Sands Family YMCA in Canandaigua, a cornerstone of health and community in the beautiful Finger Lakes region. Our facility is designed to be a welcoming and inclusive space for individuals and families of all ages and fitness levels. At the YMCA, our mission extends beyond physical fitness; we are dedicated to building a healthier community through programs and services that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our modern and well-maintained facility offers a wide array of amenities and opportunities for people to get active, connect with others, and improve their overall well-being. We believe that everyone deserves access to resources that support a healthy lifestyle, and our membership-based model ensures that our community can enjoy a full spectrum of services. From state-of-the-art workout equipment to recreational courts and a swimming pool, the Sands Family YMCA provides a comprehensive environment for your fitness journey. We are a place where families can play together, individuals can pursue their personal goals, and friendships can flourish. Our friendly and helpful staff are always on hand to assist you, ensuring a positive and productive experience with every visit.

The Sands Family YMCA is conveniently located at 351 North St in Canandaigua, NY, making it a central and easily accessible destination for residents of Canandaigua and the surrounding areas. Our prime location ensures that you can fit a workout or family activity into your busy schedule with ease. We are committed to making our facility accessible to everyone in the community, which is why we offer a wheelchair accessible entrance, a dedicated wheelchair accessible parking lot, and a wheelchair accessible restroom. This ensures that individuals with mobility challenges can navigate our facility comfortably and safely. Whether you are driving your family to the pool or walking to our facility for a solo workout, our location is designed for your convenience. The accessibility features are part of our core values, reflecting our dedication to serving a diverse and inclusive community. Our location on North Street is straightforward to find, helping to remove any barriers that might prevent you from prioritizing your health and wellness.

Sands Family YMCA is a comprehensive community hub that offers a wide range of amenities and services to support your health and wellness journey. Our offerings are designed to cater to the diverse needs of our members, from children to seniors.

Swimming Pool: Our state-of-the-art swimming pool is a highlight of our facility. It's perfect for lap swimming, water aerobics classes, swim lessons, or simply enjoying some family fun. The pool provides a low-impact and highly effective way to get in a full-body workout.
Basketball Court: We have a well-maintained basketball court available for pickup games, organized leagues, or individual practice. It's a great space to enjoy a high-energy workout and connect with fellow members.
Volleyball Court: Our volleyball court provides another excellent opportunity for recreational sports and team-based fitness. It's a fun way to improve your coordination and cardiovascular health.
Child Care: For the convenience of our members, we offer a child care service. This allows parents to enjoy their workout with the peace of mind that their children are in a safe and engaging environment. Please note that while we strive for the highest standards, it is always recommended for parents to personally assess the program to ensure it meets their expectations.
Sauna: After a long workout, you can relax and recover in our sauna, which helps to soothe muscles and relieve stress.

Beyond our core services, the Sands Family YMCA is packed with features designed to enhance your experience and make your fitness journey as seamless as possible.

Membership Required: Our facility operates on a membership basis, which provides you with unlimited access to our wide range of amenities and classes. This model fosters a sense of community and provides a consistent resource for your health and wellness needs.
Payments: For your convenience, we accept both credit cards and debit cards for membership fees and other services.
Wi-Fi: Stay connected while you're at the gym with our complimentary Wi-Fi, perfect for streaming music, watching workout tutorials, or catching up on emails.
Clean and Accessible Restrooms and Showers: We maintain clean restrooms and showers for your comfort and convenience, allowing you to freshen up after your workout.
Friendly and Helpful Staff: Our team is known for being friendly and helpful, ensuring that your experience at the YMCA is always a positive one. They are ready to assist you with any questions or needs you may have.

For more information, to inquire about membership, or to schedule a visit, please contact us using the information below.

Address: 351 North St, Canandaigua, NY 14424, USA

Phone: (585) 396-8700

What is worth choosing the Sands Family YMCA? The value is in our comprehensive, community-focused approach to health. Unlike single-purpose gyms, we offer a full spectrum of amenities that cater to the needs of the entire family. Our facility is a place where you can swim laps, play basketball, and then relax in a sauna, all under one roof. The convenience of our membership model, combined with the acceptance of credit and debit cards, makes it easy to become a part of our community. The presence of amenities like the swimming pool, basketball court, and volleyball court provides a fun and diverse way to stay active, ensuring that your fitness routine never gets boring. While there may be other options for specific services like child care, our gym provides a one-stop solution for family health and wellness. We encourage all prospective members to visit our facility, speak with our staff, and see firsthand how our offerings align with your personal and family goals. The Sands Family YMCA is more than just a gym; it's a place where you can build lasting relationships, create healthy habits, and strengthen your connection to the community.

Sands Family YMCA Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings
Sauna

Amenities
Basketball court
Child care
Restroom
Swimming pool
Volleyball court
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere
Shower

Planning
Membership required

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards

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Sands Family YMCA Location

Sands Family YMCA

New York Ontario County Canandaigua North Street

351 North St, Canandaigua, NY 14424, USA

Sands Family YMCA Reviews

An average rating of ★4.5 from 134 user reviews.

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I had experience in the daycare/preschool center for a year, but ultimately quit after realizing certain issues with the supervision of children, and being treated poorly by staff. I do not recommend putting your child into the sands family preschool or daycare programs. I also don't recommend applying or working at this program as well.There were multiple instances of Inadequate supervision of the children. I find this extremely inappropriate and worrying. Kids got injured while staff were distracted, or talking to others. Parents wouldn't be properly informed on certain events that happened throughout the day. A frequent issue i came across was teachers and staff were told that they needed to constantly take pictures on an iPad and give updates to the parents. This seemed to be more important in their eyes than actually taking care of and interacting with the kids and making sure they were having fun, which made me disappointed. Many staff seemed uninterested in talking to the kids or playing with them, etc. Teachers were unable to hang art work, or decor on the walls or put anything up as the Y was more concerned of the paint chipping off the walls, than displaying the kids creations. Your children deserve a more fun environment for preschool or daycare.Another major issue is the YMCA did not treat their staff with the respect they deserved. The individual teachers of the classrooms were positive and beneficial to the kids. You could tell they cared about the kids they work with. Though there is a massive turn over rate due to how staff get treated. Many teachers felt unheard and often talked about leaving this work environment. There were multiple instances of hiring staff that weren't beneficial to, or would not interact or talk to the kids. They would fall asleep at desks, wouldn't want to help with basic expected tasks, or just seemed irritated at the kids rather than excited to hangout or see them. Staff were often put into different positions daily due to staffing issues, which made the day unpredictable, and caused many difficulties and inconsistencies in classrooms when their assistant had to be in a different room for the day, etc. There were always constant issues with staff walking out, or not showing up, quitting, etc. (due to the lack of appreciation, feeling unheard or misunderstood, and lack of help from their co workers/bosses). This all put a lot of stress on the already hard working staff.Overall, for the price you have to pay weekly for these programs, the lack of supervision and disrespect and lack of appreciation to the staff, i would recommend looking into other options for your children.
August 25 · bunny jane
Great (relatively) new facility. Played a pickleball tournament there and had a lot of fun - even though we had our heads handed to us.Friendly and helpful staff.
August 24 · Mike Lutz
Ive been going to this YMCA 5-6 days a week for a little over a week and I love it. The equipment is great, staff are warm and friendly, and I overall atmosphere is stellar. Im a big fan of the weightlifting area and sauna. Not a parent but there are plenty of activities for kids and they seem to love it. I would have given a 5/5 rating....however the water pressure on the drinking fountains next to the weight lifting area is atrocious. You pretty much have to put your lips to the spout to get a drink. Ive brought this up before to no avail. Other than that, I love this place.Edit. Changed the review to 5/5 because shortly after my initial review, the pressure in the water fountains has been fixed.
April 23 · Ryan Martin
Probably the nicest YMCA ever been in my life. I grew up going to the Eastern Queens New York YMCA and I worked at the Easton Pennsylvania YMCA and I often swim at the Geneva New York YMCA. Of course this place is brand new so that helps. Really great meeting areas and areas for kid watching and kids to play. Notice the training kitchen. Obvious areas like for basketball and walking and swimming and working out in free weights also a cycle room.
October 27 · Steve Delahunty
I come here because I loved this place but every time I start to work out, childcare messages me to pick up my kids. I mostly go to The other locations because I have never had this problem at any of the other locations .This is the worst childcare I’ve ever been to. They are so incredibly incompetent except for Emma. Don’t take your kids here if they are infants/toddlers. The swim instructor’s are great and the so is the rest of the faculty in general. Maybe They will hire people who actually have experience with kids for their childcare one day.
March 24 · Christine Vitale