Better Together
The YMCA of Riverside City & County was incorporated in 1884 and currently serves Western Riverside County with program thrusts for geographic areas: Riverside, Moreno Valley/Perris, Jurupa and Temecula/Murrieta.
Currently we are operating on an $8,000,000 yearly operation budget serving 20,000 members and program participants, 75% which are children or families. Sources of income include program and membership fees, government grants, United Way endowment earnings, community business and individual contributions, and special events. Sixty percent of participants receive financial assistance to participate in programs.
Child care is our largest program providing licensed care to over 600 participants in programs at fifteen different locations we also serve over 15,000 in our after school program at 53 locations throughout the county. Our other large youth programs are youth sports with 3,500 participants and 3,100 in aquatics.
A large percentage of our adult programs are for special populations, Arthritis Foundation classes, other aquatic programs, and for those with disabilities.
Volunteers who serve as board members, committee members, program volunteers, and fundraisers provide much of the life blood of your YMCA.
The History of the YMCA of Riverside City & County
The Riverside Young Men’s Christian Association was founded on November 24th, 1884. The formative meeting was held in the original First Baptist Church at Eighth (University Avenue and Lemon Streets. The “Y” rented two rooms on the second floor of the Central block on the west side of Main Street, midway between Eighth and Ninth. Membership grew rapidly and larger quarters were found in a store building at the Northwest corner of Eighth and Orange Streets.
Membership
| Membership Type | Joining Fee | Monthly Fee* | First Year | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen/Young Adult (16-24) | $45 | $35 | $465 | $420 |
| Adult (25-61) | $75 | $42 | $579 | $504 |
| One Adult & Children | $75 | $49 | $663 | $588 |
| Two Adults & Children | $75 | $63 | $831 | $756 |
| Seniors (62 +) | $75 | $37 | $519 | $444 |
| Senior Family (62 +) | $75 | $56 | $747 | $672 |
| Program Member (Swim, Youth Sports, Bitty) Allows registration into paid programs. | Effective 1/1/10 | $45 Annual Fee | $45 |
- Membership is based on a 50- week membership.
- Monthly fees are paid annually, quarterly or monthly by automatic payment directly from a checking savings account or debit/credit card.
- Our memberships may increase annually.
- There will be a $10 fee for a lost membership card.
- Price and information subject to change.
Family & Senior Family Memberships
A Family is defined as two (2) adults and all children under the age of 24 who are living at home and attending school full-time. The adults in the family will receive full use of the facilities. To qualify for Senior Family Membership one (1) or more of the adult members must be 62 or older.
One Adult Family Membership
A Single Adult Family is defined as one (1) adult and all children under the age of 24 who are living at home and attending school full-time. One (1) adult will receive full use of the facilities.
Members 16 & Older Receive With Their Membership:
- Unlimited access to aerobic classes and fitness equipment during business hours.
- Co-Ed Fitness Center with Treadmills, Stationary Bikes, Stairmasters, and other equipment.
- Indoor Heated Pool (25 yard, six lanes, Riverside site only)
- Aerobic Classes (see the current schedule for details)
- Free Weights (18 years and up)
- Free Kid Zone while using the facility for children. Kid Zone
- ages 6 weeks to 12 years. (Members Only)
- Indoor Basketball/Volleyball/Wallyball Courts.
- Handball/Racquetball Courts
- Physical Fitness Evaluation/Consultation
- Steam Room (Men only)
- Sauna (Men and Women, separate facilities)
- Whirlpool (Men only)
- Reduced rates on other YMCA classes/programs
Facilities
Welcome Center
Check in point for everyone. Basketballs, racquetballs, volleyballs, and wallyball equipment are available to rent for free.
Fitness Center
We have top of the line weight training equipment and cardiovascular machines. The age limit to use these machines is 15 years and older. Anyone between 13 and 14 and at least 4’ 11”, may use fitness equipment once approved by YMCA administration. They must also complete and orientation on the proper use of the equipment.
Indoor Swimming Pool
The Riverside Family YMCA has a 25-yard, salt water filtered, indoor, heated swimming pool. The average pool temperature is between 85 and 87 degrees.
KIDZONE
Must be YMCA Family or Single Parent Family Member or Senior Familly (no additional charge) KidZone is a recreational program offered to our members while they workout. KidZone offers fun crafts, music and play for your child. KidZone is available at the following locations: Riverside Family YMCA, Temecula Family YMCA, and YMCA at the James Simpson Center.
Once a month KidZone offers a parent’s night out from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Sign up ahead of time is a must. This is a free service to our members-donations for popcorn and pizza always welcome.
- Children six weeks to 12 years. Non-YMCA members’ children are not allowed. Anyone using the baby-sitting service must be in the building at all times
- All parents must sign their children in and out. Only the person who signs the children in may sign them out. All members must show their membership card when signing their children. If sitters consider the children sick, they reserve the right to refuse admittance for the children.
- Parents must sign paperwork and show a current immunization record before children will be accepted.
Locker Rooms (Riverside)
Bring your own lock and leave all valuables either in your car or at the Welcome Center. Locks left overnight will be cut off. The following age limits are in effect for our separate locker rooms: women’s locker room 15 and older. Men’s locker room 18 and older. Family locker room for under 18 and individuals needing a family member to assist them is located in the pool area.
Lockers for Rent (Riverside)
Check with the Welcome Center for availability. Due to limited space, only kit lockers are available to rent in the women’s locker room.
| Membership Type | Type of Locker | Monthly Fee | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s | Short | $5 | $60 |
| Men’s | Long | $7 | $84 |
| Women’s | Kit | $3 | $36 |
Policies
Long Term Illness Policy
Any member who has an illness can freeze their membership for one to six months, without penalty of having to pay the joining fee again. If paying by EFT, notification must be given to the Welcome Center 15 days prior to withdrawal date in writing or by phone to stop withdrawal.
Cancellation Policy
Members paying by EFT must give a minimum of 15 days notice, in writing, prior to their withdrawal date in order to stop the withdrawal and not be charged for an additional month. Members paying annually will not be refunded for time not used. There are NO refunds.
National A.W.A.Y. (Always Welcome At YMCAs) Program
Adult members at the Riverside Family YMCA are entitled to the privileges at all participating YMCA’s. Privileges include: Visiting members may use the facilities at all participating YMCA;s up to (3) times a month at no charge.
Participants
Individuals who are not members of the Riverside YMCA are welcome to use the facilities and participate in all YMCA programs (certain limitations and fees apply). Passes may be purchased for use of the facility and recreational swimming. Limitations do apply for when certain passes may purchased and used, passes may not be purchased or used outside of the designated times.
