YMCA of Greater Charlotte--Lake Norman Branch Review

One of the few Y's in the country that has its own Lake access. My family and I practically live here.

I like the LKN YMCA because they have riding bicycles that I can work out with outside of being in a cycle class. This allows me to work at my own pace and on my own schedule, to the tune of my own beat. I love it! There are two workout rooms, one upstairs, and one downstairs that is frequented by the "older" crowed. I was introduced to this room as I was looking for the rowers. They are in this room so that is where I tend to spend half of my time. The room has treadmills and free weights, along with the "older" machines. It's a nice quite place free of the constant dropping of weight on the floor.

Very nice facility. Went for the drive-in and it was great!

It s okay. Very small gym size, they have good equipment just not enough floor space. Communication of employees isn t very effective.

Great renovations. Had a terrific workout this am. Very friendly folks.

Mens bathroom has the worst smell I think of any YMCA ever. Need to replace floors. :(

I like this location the staff is friendly and i like the location on the lake.

Great place to visit on selected Saturday mornings during the summer to practice open water swimming. Be sure to bring your own pull along buoy.

What an amazing and clean facility! The staff there are really friendly and even gave me a tour of the place. My husband has been going here for months, but I just recently went today. I enjoyed the quiet workout area and the fact that while I m running/walking I can see the lake.

They have all kinds of added amenities unlike other YMCA s since it s on the lake. You can rent (included in membership) canoes, paddle boards and kayaks. They have a volleyball net, water trampoline and water slide. Plus, a great place to eat lunch outside!

What a family friendly environment!

Enjoy using the YMCA family of locations. This location has a real problem with theft. My wife had her LOCKED locker broken into during a visit. The staff (who was friendly and sympathetic) informed her that this was something they ve been monitoring for MONTHS (unbeknownst to us when we signed up) and agreed it was a problem. She lost hundreds of dollars in jewelry and other items. She has cancelled her membership and filed a police report. Just be careful as I understand they hit the parking lot also.

Just started a week ago and have loved every minute of it. From the relaxing yoga classes to the fun high intensity fitness classes it's everything I've needed. I'm a moron when it comes to fitness but that's ok! They offer a free health consultation to guide you on what is best for you and show you how to do all the exercise equipment. I Love it here! Best choice I've made for myself in years.

My review is only for the lake access, not for the gym or workout facility.

I saw on Instagram they have lake access on Saturdays from 11am-4pm so I came today to check it out. My membership is at the Dowd YMCA in Charlotte but I had no problem visiting this location!

If you drive to the left past the main building, you'll see the lake access area and there is a small parking lot where you can park. There is a covered pavilion with picnic tables so you can bring a picnic lunch. There are also bathrooms and dressing rooms available for changing. Nothing fancy but it's nice that they are there!

There is a small cove area where you can kayak, canoe, stand up paddle, or play on two inflatable climbing things in the water. They require everyone to wear a life vest which they can supply if you don't have your own. There was no cost to use any of the equipment!

On a crowded day they ask you to limit the time you have the equipment to an hour, but on a slow day they don't care how long you use it. For the swimmers and kids, every hour they call everyone out of the water for 15 minutes, but kayakers can stay in the water.

There are also plenty of lifeguards on duty. I counted at least 7. They station 2 lifeguards in kayaks at each of the inflatable things to watch the kids from both sides. One lifeguard stands on the dock and watches the kayakers in the cove. They even have a lifeguard ski boat that they send out to watch the kayakers who paddle outside of the cove. I felt very safe when I was there!

This is definitely an activity place and not a beach for laying out and tanning.

(Lake access is during the summer months, first day was mid-June 2020, Saturdays 11am-4pm)

There is zero communication from this YMCA. The website is not updated, the swim instructors won t return calls or multiple messages, classes are rescheduled without alerts or communication.

I ve never been at any YMCA with organization this poor. I would recommend you spend your time, money, and energy elsewhere.

wonderful location, everyone is pleasant. in door and out door pool, yoga, class rooms, kayaking, steam room, sauna and much more.

YMCA is always clean and people are always friendly.

Might just be the nature of Davidson but it really does deserve the stars.

Small but fun. Nice equipment, everyone minds their own business and let's you go to work. They've also got nice programs for the kids during the summer, and I always see people with staff.

The YMCA is a great place to workout and the classes are so much fun.. The sports are fun to play if only they had volleyball it would be more fun but overall the YMCA is an amazing place... Glad that I picked the YMCA.

I like that this location has lake activities/classes

greatest YMCA in Mecklenburg county!!!...Superior staff...incredible yoga instructors ...best equipment to work on out...best yoga work out center in NC!!...amazing lake facilty...i love this Y!!!

Good variety of equipment. A lot of programs for members. Inside pool and lake front usage during summer.
Plus! The employees are extremely kind and funny.
Just moved here and this place has already made me feel like I m at home!

Great gym for everyone, especially families. The staff is friendly and helpful. And it is very clean.

We've been going here over a year now and have had a wonderful experience. The child watch is excellent. I've always felt more than comfortable leaving my kids with any of the people working in the child watch. They really are fantastic. I enjoy the fitness classes at this location as well.

Great Master swim classes w senior nstructor Fred..
Nice staff. Generally not too crowded!

I did not like this place at all. Anything you want to add/change on your membership you must be present on site to do. This is extremely old school. There are also a few employees which are extremely rude and I have reported them to the corporate office. This is a family facility therefore people should treat you like family.

Waterfront: beach, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, outdoor pool, outdoor sand volleyball, picknic tables= summer fun!! Only open from memorial day thru Labor day!!!

Clean, not too crowded even at peak times. Closest early, 9:00 pm.

Nice atmosphere , little dated and smaller than looks.

Equipment is quite outdated. The gym is very small.

Yoga class selection is great, especially if you can go during the day. The view of the lake is perfect!

I really enjoy this YMCA. The people at the front desk are always so kind and friendly.
I really like the pool area, it's my favorite part of the YMCA!

A great place to relax and get a good workout at the same time

I LOVE THIS YMCA... VERY FAMILY FRIENDLY THE STAFF ARE AWESOME AND THE CHILDCARE IS TOO... I WOULD RECOMEND THIS Y TO ANYONE.... MY DAUGHTER LOVES THE CHILDCARE TEACHERS AND THE OTHER KIDS... VERY GODLY PEOPLE ...

I love this Y! It isn't fancy but it's got everything you need. No towel service. Yes great front desk staff who will remember your name and welcome you in. Great for a quick workout.

Camp Counselor Koda is AWESOME!!! Eric, you blessed our family in a mighty way. Honora Honey, we love you and are praying for you xoxo

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ
Colossians 3:23-24

Available parking spots. The staff is cheerful and very welcoming. The equipment is well maintained, but the water temperature for the indoor pool is too cold for winter.

great facility right on the water just wish there was a hot tub.

Love this place for open water swimming on spring and summer season because this is only place to swim in charlotte area with the wonderful guard and a good price $10 per session on Saturday.

Great facility for all sports. Weight room and basketball courts are really nice!

The front desk knows my name! Love they say hello cheerfully even on cold 6am mornings!

I love the engaging staff, children's programs, and group exercise classes- especially those taking advantage of the beautiful views of the lake!

Great and clean YMCA with so much to do. Awesome service too.

Love the LKN Y. The staff makes you feel like family and the facilities are top notch! Being on the lake makes it one of the most unique Ys in the country. Their after school care is awesome for your elementary school kids and summer camp options are the best in the area (you need to sign up early, it fills up fast! And the only reason I share thos with you is that my kids are older...could be your kid's camp counselors soon!).

For a family in need of after school programs, day care, a workout center, or summer camp options there is no better place to associate with. Youth sports programs are plentiful, the lake location provides access to lake activities, and the values focus of YMCA make for a welcoming place.

Great place to workout. Family friendly, great staff, and inclusive of everyone. They offer a variety of group fitness classes which I personally love. In addition, with your membership you can also go to any YMCA in the greater Charlotte area.

Love this place...... good variety of classes, great staff & clean facility!

Very expensive- your membership dollars subsidize other peoples memberships. Once you join they do not care about you. Much more interested in new memberships than treating existing members well. Workout areas need to be cleaned. I have been going to the Y for 13 years- I wish there was another option like lifetime fitness.

Every one here was so friendly. Took a cycle class with Seth and he was Awesome!!