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Beginning on Monday, September 4 the Wadsworth YMCA will have 24/7 Member Access. This means that adult members (18 years and older) in good standing, can enjoy the Fitness Center, Walking Track, and Field House after hours when the Y is closed. There will also be access to restrooms, but not the pools or the locker rooms. 24-Hour Access allows use of the facility on holidays, weekends, 24/7, 365 days a year.
But, you need to let the Y know you’re planning to come in.
To use the 24-Hour Access, current members of any Akron Area YMCA branch need to complete a 24-Hour Access Program Waiver before using this membership perk. This waiver can only be signed, in person, at the Wadsworth branch, during regular business hours. The waiver includes the acknowledgement that the facility will be unstaffed and that those using the facility will need to be members who can adhere to strict rules based on the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
As this is a Member perk, no guests are permitted to use 24-Hour Access at this time. There is no additional fee for this benefit to members. However, there is also the option of a Moonlight Membership for those who only plan to use the Wadsworth facility outside of normal business hours, as posted on the website Akronymca.org/wadsworth.
For safety, security and peace of mind, the Wadsworth YMCA has a 24-hour video recording system. Video surveillance will be active and archived for review. Those using the facility are encouraged to bring their cell phone in case of an emergency. The Wadsworth YMCA also strongly encourages the buddy system for those working out and entering/existing the building.
Wadsworth YMCA is the second branch in the Akron Area YMCA family to offer after-hours access. The Lake Anna YMCA in Barberton has successfully used this model since 2022. Members already using the Lake Anna YMCA 24/7 access will need to complete a Wadsworth-specific waiver form before using the Wadsworth YMCA after hours.
For more information about Wadsworth’s 24/7 Access please visit the branch at 623 School Drive in Wadsworth or call 330-334-9622.