Dan McKinney Family YMCA — Local services in San Diego

It's a very nice facility to join as far as indoor gyms go.

It has a very nice outdoor pool and jacuzzi area which is very much busy with a huge amount of swimming lanes and swimming lessons and children's activities and all kinds of things like that. One of the nicest things is that it is a new and beautiful facility with a small workout area in general upstairs but it's a very nice workout area and if you are on any type of assistance ... social security or you have food stamps you can apply for a discounted (with a possibility of a complete Grant to cover the entire cost of a membership) membership that is good at all the YMCA's which all are very nice lately .. many of them have been remodeled and they take a lot of time and care to keep these new facilities clean and also they provide many nice amenities.

Residents of the County of San Diego are entitled to claim 2 passes a year and so you can try one two times or try two different ones they don't have to be back to back ... you can do one in the spring and one in the fall ... they are very easy going about it and it is a nice way to spend the day especially if you're trying to decide to join a gym!

They have nice locker rooms excellent showers excellent bathrooms, and an area to do your hair and get ready for the day if you go before work and a lovely way to wind down after work!

The only thing that I thought could be improved was today is not easy to navigate at this particular YMCA your way through reserving a basketball court or finding a class it's a little bit chaotic the way the workout area is upstairs and it's not very large, but I'm sure that the staff would be able to help with any of...

I was a visiting out-of-towner who took advantage of the YMCA's policy of honoring membership from other states.

This Y was particularly impressive. The building looks new and clean. There are plenty of parking spaces. Front desk people were friendly. They swiftly checked us in without hassle after verification (done on a nationwide database that immediately retrieved my info & photo).

The treadmills are high-tech and advanced. This was the first time I used a rubberized tread system. Not only was the material easy on the feet, it was also very quiet. Now that I've tested the gourmet stuff, how could I ever going to return to the standard, board-pounding equipment at my local Y?

Didn't use the pool but I could see the 3 swimming areas from the glass windows of the 2nd floor where the cardio and weight areas were located. There is standard swimming pool, a child's area and s water/play section.

The weight area is large, well-spaced with modern equipment. A mirrored partition separates it from the free weights area. Again, the free weights are clean and nearly organized. There was always a trainer around.

Locker room was clean and bright. It was also well ventilated.

While I was there, I saw a lot of kids. Apparently it also offers childcare and activities.

Even though I only frequented it twice, I thought it was a nice place that deserves 4 stars.

Most importantly, the view from the 2nd floor...

Pros: kind helpful staff! Clean, GREAT outdoor splash pad!! Cons: it is absolutely horrible for wheelchair/stroller accessibility. Also, there is only one diaper changing location in the entire place aside from within the child watch area, and where it’s located is super inconvenient for those that have strollers (esp doubles) that they need to take with them because it means jamming it through three different doors just to get to the diaper changing station. I have a double stroller that I have to keep my twins in because I also have a three-year-old so I can’t just let them roam free they need to be strapped into the stroller. It makes it literally almost impossible to get to the diaper changing station that is in the family area. Every other YMCA in the area has accessible doors that have the option to be opened automatically which should be a mainstay. PLEASEEEEEE get accessible doors here!! Aside from that, great location! Also, not a huge deal but I wish they had an indoor pool. I have had skin cancer and I love taking the water classes so I wish they had an...