North Central Florida Community Center

Rick Berard· 3 months ago

If you see any negative review prior to January 1, 2026, I would advise you to totally disregard it. The community center, formally the north Central Florida YMCA, is in the mid of a phenomenal metamorphosis. It is no longer a corporate enterprise with overpaid executives running the show. In fact, most of the people working there have been employees for the nine years that I have been a member. Under the leadership of the YMCA executives were paid high dollar salaries which meant nothing was available to maintain or improve the facilities. Now with the former employees running the show the transformation is astonishing. New lighting in the gym area makes it highly appealing as a location for die hard and novice exercise and weightlifting enthusiasts or beginners. Although the equipment isn't brand new the variety of different types of equipment allow for anyone to pick and choose which machine or free weight best meets their Need. Nothing goes unprepared and many younger men and women are beginning to join. It should be refreshing and motivating for a lot of the long time older members. If you have not been, I encourage you to visit. I mostly use the gym facilities but they also have a boxing ring area, basketball and Pickleball courts, and a very popular swimming pool. Compared to other gyms in town it is cost-effective. This gem deserves A visit. I've been working out for 57 years in gyms all over the world. It is convenient for me and it is also one of the best gyms I have ever joined.

Marian Lenehan· 6 months ago

I recently spent a time in Gainesville and was very grateful for one month membership… Staff and Clients were all so friendly and helpful. Morning 🥰I went swimming for the first time back in the UK today. Fortunately, it was quiet and there were only 4 of us in my lane 🤣When I was doing my backwards length, I looked up at the off-white corrugated ceiling, but I could still see the vast blue sky, thirsty trees, exotic birds, distant planes and the little blue and white flags fluttering in the gentle Floridian breeze. And in the distance I’m sure I could hear Karlton saying ‘you can do it’ 🤣Thank you NCFCC 👍💕

Angela Wilson (Angel)· 3 weeks ago

This is a nice gym and community center. The facility is clean. I enjoy the fitness classes.

Wanda· 10 months ago

Very few places take Silver sneakers insurance so very grateful. Also classes in afternoons like I like with a great instructor and all the people have been super nice. Actually glad don't freeze to death like most places.

Gillian Eagle· a year ago

$10 a person to use the pickleball court is outrageous. I was told silver sneaker membership does not cover the cost. The room is cluttered with equipment. I’ve never seen anyone playing. What a waste of space. On the plus side, the pool is lovely, weight room is well equipped, awesome trainer. The group classes are mildly tolerable.