Williams Family YMCA

This gym, but it is way more then a gym… is excellent! The classes are top notch, the water aerobics-​challenging and the health services/​programs can’t be beat. They have paired up with Baptist Hospital to offer wellness lectures for free to the public. The staff takes an interest in you too. Fellow exercisers have all been friendly so I really have no complaints other than it is expensive for our family membership but being sickly is way more expensive!

This Y Location is perfectly centered in Manadrin. They offer several specialized programs such as tennis. As it may not be one of the largest of the First Coast YMCA it is one of the most caring. It has two floors and a great place for the kiddos. It is nestled in the woods and close to 295 for easy access.

I have been coming to this YMCA for years! I came when I was a child and my parents were members. I also played soccer here and loved it! I am now a member and enrolled my son in Soccer and I am so excited! This location offers so many things for families! From Wee Chefs to Tae Kwon Do. Of course you get a great discount for these programs when you are a member. I must also mention I have been going to the Body Pump Fitness class and it is no joke! Everyone here is friendly and greets you when you walk in the door with a smile. Their kid zone is absolutely amazing! They do a pre school type of program in the mornings during the week. In the evenings they have an awesome kids room for older children and a nursery for the 3 and under kids. They have a finger print scanner so that only you can pick up your kids! The rooms are beautiful and my son absolutely loves coming here! He wants to go all the time! It new and inviting. This Y has everything to offer! I love it here and am so happy to be a member. Also they have tennis courts, swimming pool and basketball courts. Seriously if you have children the Y is great for families!

There aren’t enough great things I can say about this gym. Actually for ANY of the YMCAs in Jacksonville. I have been coming to the Williams YMCA since I was a little baby. The staff is always extremely friendly and always make you feel at home. A few people I want to praise there. For starters, a man named Mark who works there. I am not sure his position there but he cleans the equipment and the basketball gym. He has the sweetest heart and is always wanting to know if your doing ok and having a wonderful day so far. He’s always waving and just brings so much joy to my life. The second employee is a young girl named SKYLAR. When I go up there, she’s either behind the desk or hitting it hard in the gym. Whenever I work out and she’s working out, we always talk and discuss workout tips and routines. She’s beautiful and friendly, and you just cant beat both those qualities. Third is a personal trainer there, LARRY. I usually see him at night and he’s just such a great guy. The workout classes are great, the staff is wonderful, I mean everything about them is amazing. I do wish they were open 24 hours but no big deal. Ill never leave this YMCA. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Best Zumba on Saturday mornings with Gabie at 9:30! I love this area too because if I like to come early, whole foods is right down the street so I can get my healthy food on before Zumba.

You honestly can’t go wrong with any Y. This one is one of the best. Their facility is very nice. If you enjoy tennis they have about a dozen courts in a nice shaded area. The weight room is top notch and not full of 400 meatheads. Only negative has to be is that it is a bit pricey. I pay almost $ 90 for myself and the privilege of using their daycare for my daughter. Now that is quite a nice feature but even without the daycare it is expensive. Is it worth it? Yes.

Love the Y,.love the staff, love the mission,…love that they are biking distance! Go Y