Bell Family YMCA 281 Opal Extension, Hartwell, GA 30643

"One of the worst YMCAs in the organization. Unless of course you're under 5, or over 70, because that who they cater to here. Their hours are inexcusable, closes an hour early on Friday night. Closed after 2pm on Saturday. And closed entirely on Sunday. Prime fitness hours for people that HAVE to work for a living. I was told to leave the outside pool at 10 am on my day off on a gorgeous 90 Georgia summer day and come back at 3 when a lifeguard would come back on duty. That happens to be the time they let the gremlins out of daycare and it's impossible to enjoy relaxation when there's 20 heathens yelling across the pool. Plus the mom's love to pull up right to the pool in the parking lot right next to the pool and leave their cars running. I'm 40 years old and have been to several YMCAs in my lifetime, and almost none required a grown adult to be supervised while laying in the sun, not even swimming!!!????There's NO sauna, No steam. If you love pickle ball, which is a sedative version of tennis and love being treated like an infant then this cinder block oasis is for you."

"The gymnasium is great. The outdoor pickleball courts are fantastic. The workout room in the upper floor can get really hot in the afternoon. Worst thing is the COLD SHOWERS. I gave up on taking a one there. Experienced too many times with not enough warm water to make it through a shower."

"Very pleasant gym. They have a clean facility with a helpful staff. The exercise equipment is not overused. The less busy hours seem to be around noon to 3PM. This review will be updated as my attendance allows. Being a new member to the gym, it is rated good overall and especially good in comparison to some other gyms."