Wadsworth Y Community Center

Overview

• Akron Area YMCA operates multiple fitness and community centers in the Greater Akron region, including facilities equipped with saunas as part of comprehensive wellness amenities. These are not standalone sauna businesses but integrated into family-oriented YMCA branches like Lake Anna YMCA, emphasizing health, community, and accessibility.
• The overall atmosphere is welcoming, inclusive, and community-driven, fostering a sense of belonging with a focus on Christian principles to build healthy spirit, mind, and body. Experiences blend fitness, aquatics, group activities, and relaxation in saunas, amid state-of-the-art equipment, pools, and gyms. It’s a non-profit hub promoting personal growth, family fun, and social impact, with 24/7 access for members and events like triathlons and fundraisers.

Features & Amenities

• Sauna: Available in wellness centers (e.g., reopened post-COVID at all branches), providing relaxation and recovery post-workout.
• Indoor Pools: Six-lane competition pools, therapy pools, family swim areas, splash pads at branches like Lake Anna and Riverfront.
• Fitness Centers: State-of-the-art cardio, strength training, free weights, spin studios, indoor tracks.
• Gymnasiums: Full basketball courts, multi-use spaces for sports and events.
• Group Exercise Rooms: Studios for classes like Zumba, Boot Camp, toning, aqua aerobics.
• 24-Hour Access: Free for members 18+ at select branches (e.g., Lake Anna, Riverfront), open 24/7/365.
• Child Watch: Free supervised play for kids while parents workout.
• Active Older Adult Center: Specialized programming for seniors (55+), including Silver Sneakers.
• Additional: Rehabilitation services (Crystal Clinic at Lake Anna), meeting rooms, youth enrichment, summer camps.

Services

• Memberships: Family, individual, sliding scale for affordability; financial assistance available.
• Free Group Fitness Classes: Toning, Zumba, Boot Camp, yoga, and more.
• Aquatics Programs: Swim lessons (kids/adults), lap swim, family swim, aqua aerobics.
• Personal Training: Available at branches.
• Youth & Family Programming: Day camps, swim lessons, events like Wadsworth Youth Triathlon, Elf School, Donuts with Santa.
• Senior Programs: Super Senior Series competitions (pickleball, cornhole, etc.), active older adult activities.
• Community Events: Fundraisers like Grape Falls & Craft Brews (wine/beer tasting), HalloGreen Halloween, silent auctions.
• Virtual Y: Online classes for members.
• Childcare: Licensed centers with specific hours.

Pricing

• Membership: Sliding scale based on income for accessibility; financial assistance program ensures programs are affordable to all.
• Free Trial: One-day guest pass available to try facilities, classes, and fitness centers.
• Events: Vary, e.g., Wadsworth Y-Tri: $40 members/$55 non-members (ages 6-14); No Frills $35 late registration. Grape Falls tickets via online platform (2024 raised $41K). Holiday Camp: $160 per camper.
• Programs: Many free with membership (group classes, child watch); specifics in seasonal guides (e.g., Fall Aquatics PDF). No standalone sauna pricing; included in membership.

Location & Hours

• Key Branches with Sauna/Wellness Amenities:
  • Lake Anna YMCA: 500 West Hopocan Ave., Barberton, OH 44203.
  • Riverfront YMCA: 544 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
  • Others: Green Family, Kohl Family, Wadsworth, Firestone Park, Camp Y-Noah.
• Operating Hours (Lake Anna example; varies by branch):

  Day	Hours
  Mon-Thu	5:30am - 9:00pm
  Fri	5:30am - 8:00pm
  Sat	7:00am - 5:00pm
  Sun	12:00pm - 5:00pm

  • 24-Hour Access: Mon-Sun for enrolled members 18+.
  • Child Watch: E.g., Mon-Thu: 8:30am-12pm & 4:30-8pm.

Notes

• What Makes This Special: As a leading non-profit, the YMCA prioritizes community impact over profit—memberships fund outreach, with sliding scales and free passes ensuring inclusivity regardless of income, age, or background. Saunas complement a holistic wellness ecosystem (pools, gyms, classes), with unique perks like 24/7 access and post-COVID full reopening (saunas, lockers, fountains). Standout community focus: stories of friendships forged in fitness, senior empowerment, youth events, and fundraisers supporting local families. Mission-driven (Christian principles), it’s more than a gym—“where we belong,” building healthier communities through programs like Silver Sneakers, triathlons, and virtual options.