Forest Lake YMCA

The Forest Lake YMCA is a community-focused gym and fitness center offering a range of facilities and programs. The existing content notes the venue provides an indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna as part of its aquatics amenities. However, specific details regarding the sauna experience, such as temperature, type, or quality, are not elaborated upon in the available review data. The cold plunge is not mentioned.

Beyond the aquatic facilities, the gym provides extensive family-friendly programming. Members frequently praise the quality and variety of the childcare, with specific staff members like Lulu receiving positive recognition. The venue offers free weekly group exercise classes, personal training, swim lessons, and sports programs, catering to all ages. The lobby is described as welcoming, and the facility is noted for being very clean by many guests. The gym floor is equipped with free weights and cardio machines, though some members report that equipment can be in poor condition, insufficient for the number of users, and lead to long wait times during peak hours. Pool scheduling presents a notable point of feedback; members describe a competitive environment for lap swim lanes, with confusion over reservation processes and limited open swim hours where features like the water slide are operational. Staff sentiment is mixed, with strong commendations for individuals like Kelsey, George, and Sam contrasting with reports of occasional rudeness at the front desk. The organization's community ethos and pricing are also points of discussion among members.