Doylestown YMCA: Waterslides, Spin Studios, and Something for Every Family Member

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DOYLESTOWN - A good family routine does not need to be complicated, and it does not need to be scattered across five different places. The Doylestown YMCA at 2500 Lower State Road, across from Central Bucks West High School, brings fitness, swimming, sports, and kids' programs under one roof. From October 15 through October 31, River Crossing YMCA is waiving the join fee for new members, and members register for programs at the member rate, with openings ready for a November 1 start.

The Doylestown branch is known for its water. A six-lane, 25-meter pool with diving blocks serves lap swimmers and a swim team, while a separate waterpark pool with a slide and hot tub hosts younger swimmers and aquatic fitness classes. On dry land, members will find a state-of-the-art fitness center with weight rooms, a sauna, a full-size gymnasium, and four group fitness studios, including a spin studio with 32 Stages bikes. Free-to-member classes include yoga and Pilates. Exercise can help with sleep, too. A meta-analysis found that regular exercise is associated with modest but real improvements in how long and how well people sleep. A morning yoga class or an evening spin ride can pay you back at bedtime.

"We know rising costs are putting a lot of pressure on people right now, especially families, so we want to do all we can to make sure everyone knows the Y is here for you," said Trish Feinthel, chief operations officer for River Crossing YMCA. "Self-care, affordable youth sports and senior connections are just as important, if not more important than they ever have been, so we want to bring as many people into that fold as possible."

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Kids and teens have more options than most parents expect. The new RCY Sports Center offers indoor sports experiences for members, and the branch also has a skatepark, youth basketball and volleyball, gymnastics, Aikido, and a Metro Esports Gaming Lounge. A systematic review of youth sport found links between participation and benefits such as higher self-esteem, better social skills, and fewer depressive symptoms. Parents can use drop-in Stay & Play babysitting for up to two hours a day, and BCON Meals offers quick, healthy meal and snack options for pickup, which helps on the busiest nights.

The Doylestown branch also runs Ability programs and social events for children and adults with special needs, free community events such as the Zero Gravity Jump Rope Team open house, and swim lessons for every age. Members get access to all River Crossing YMCA branches, free InBody scans every 90 days, and a new app for schedules and reservations. Join online or stop by the branch before October 31. Choose one class for yourself and one activity for the kids, and see how the week feels.

River Crossing YMCA (formerly YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA) is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all. Annually, the Y serves over 100,000 members and participants at its 11 member branches, 12 early childhood centers, 20 summer camp locations and 44 school age child care programs. River Crossing YMCA provides over $12 million of community impact annually in the form of financial assistance to individuals and families in need and free programming for veterans, cancer survivors, older adults and more. To learn more visit ymcarivercrossing.org.

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