Willis Bradford Branch YMCA

★Mason Hall

We came for the first time on Saturday and my children were having a blast in the swimming pool. We arrived around 12 and left at 5:30. After a while I noticed that the young male lifeguards not observing the water. They were more concerned with talking with their friends and figuring out what to door dash for supper. Around 5 pm while in the baby pool with my kids a young 2/3 year old boy almost drowned and I yelled for a lifeguard and they mocked me. It was a blonde male lifeguard with a white t shirt on and he said, to another life guard did she just saw someone was drowning? I tried to get their attention again and they ignore me. A 2/3 year old boy was under the water for not sure how long and when his mother noticed she ran to get him. When she pulled him from the water he was screaming and a life guard didn’t even look there way. Even though I told the 2 young male life guards what had just happened. The male life guards just sat on the concrete with another co worker the whole time chatting. They weren’t scanning the water or doing anything. We were thinking about becoming members but after what we witnessed Saturday we probably won’t be joining. I know it’s a parents job to watch their kids in the water but there was 10 plus lifeguards Saturday and I only saw a few of the female ones actually doing their job. These young lifeguards need to take their job seriously and realize someone could drown. They need to be retrained and I don’t think they should be allowed to sit with their friends talking when they should be watching the pool. I’ve never been to any pool where lifeguards are allowed to sit on the concrete where they can’t see anything. The baby pool only had 1 lifeguard half the time I was there and the pool is way to big for that. Kids were going down the slide head first, backwards, and going one after another. My son went down the slides a few times and the other kids kept going right after him and landed on him a few times. There needs to be a lifeguard supervising the slides at all times or they need to be closed off. Someone is going to get seriously hurt here.

★★★★★Kristen Schulenburg

Huge thanks to the Bradford branch for their incredible support in setting up the net on weekends for us to practice. The effort and dedication of the staff make it possible for us to enjoy our favorite activities and improve our skills. Their commitment to the community is evident, and we truly appreciate the safe, clean, and well-maintained environment they provide. The YMCA’s initiative fosters a strong sense of community and teamwork, and we are grateful for their continued support. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a supportive and welcoming place to stay active and connected!

★★★★★Nichol Kemppainen

Wonderful branch! The staff are always friendly and helpful. Great class selection. Clean facility and equipment. Above all, the administration are so kind and responsive when it concerns kids and safety. This location is a bit smaller than the others but for sure our preferred.

★★★★★Martin Thomas

Just signed my family up... With 5 kids, this is a steal... No-brainer. My kids start christian school this year and they get out at noon every day. I work at night so I'll be getting up from sleep when they get home. Works great because then we can head to the Y for the afternoon 👍🏻💪🏻♥️

★★★★★Melissa Kriegl

Fabulous hospitality - the last two birthday parties for family members have been held here. The kids had a blast and our hostess was just wonderful with all of us, especially the kids. Great place to host/hold a party for small kiddos.