Northpark YMCA | YMCA of Fort Worth — Local services in Fort Worth

The youth sports program here is a JOKE! Last fall my son did tball and went the entire season without a coach! Each parent had to be out there coaching their own kid the whole time, and nobody was notified about team pictures ahead of time so half the team wasn't there for them. We decide to give the Y another chance and my 11 year old son is doing 7on7 football now. First of all, I never heard anything from the coach before the season started about when practices would start, so I had to call the Y and have them tell the coach to email me. A few days later I finally get an email saying their first practice is today at 6pm. The email came in at 6:05pm. So my son missed his first practice because the coach didn't have my email address for some reason. Then his 2nd practice was weathered out. So when we arrived for his first game, we didn't even know who the coach was nor had my son been given the opportunity to practice with his actual team. What's more, when we arrive, they tell me they gave his jersey to a kid that registered late (despite us having registered my son months ago) and give my son a jersey that doesn't match his teammate's and says Coach on the back and fits him like a dress. I was told his would be in by the next game. At the next game I asked his coach about it and he said "oh I dont know nothin bout no jersey, he can just play in what he's in" and no one from the Y was there to talk to about it. Speaking of the coach, the coach told everyone to be there 2:30 for a 3pm game, but the coach didn't get there until 3:01! And with no text or notice that he was running late. Then the practice following that game was cancelled altogether due to the coach's own personal schedule. We're not even going to bother finishing the season. This is such a waste of time and lies on the Y's...

We've recently joined up as well as the child care is great (in the child care section). That said, outside the childcare walls, there are a number of kids climbing and playing on the equipment. They're not doing anything other than getting in the way and most are unsupervised. It's annoying having to wait for a treadmill so that 6 year old can screw around on it just to push buttons. The main locker room doors are also really dangerous! They open outward to the main walking strip and I've already hit some people opening the door (yes I opened it slowly). Why wouldn't they make these swing INWARD to not interfere with the main path? OR put a window on the outside door so that you can see people before opening the door? OR better yet, there are 2 doors to get into the locker room.. just remove the outside one... Furthermore, there are never any towels and most people don't seem to wipe down the equipment afterward. While my wife enjoys the classes, I'm...

Every class that I have taken the instructors have made it such a great experience. I have never felt judgement from the instructors or any if the other members. Staff is always friendly and helpful with questions, and the child care availability is what makes it all possible. Joining the YMCA has been one of the best investments I have made for myself.

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I also really enjoy the opportunities that my kids get with “Parents Night Out” to be with other kids on weekend evenings because they enjoy the activities and friends while my husband and I get to spend a few hours together. Its mutually beneficial to parents and kids because we each feel like we are the ones getting the benefit out of the experience.

Everyone is always so friendly and helpful. We feel comfortable in each situation we are in, whether it is for our twin 2 year olds or my older kids (8 and 10). We have used Parents Night Out, and Swim Lessons and had great...