Warlick Family YMCA

The Warlick Family YMCA opened in 2017 to serve the Gastonia community with programs and services for all ages. This 118-acre campus features a 60,030 square foot facility, Robinwood Lake, Sytz Family Trail System, and Camp Tuscarora village across the dam.

Located at:
2221 Robinwood Road, Gastonia, NC 28054

704.830.9622

 

hours

Warlick Family YMCA will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.

FACILITY HOURS

Monday-Friday: 5:00am-8:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-6:00pm

POOL HOURS

The Warlick Family YMCA has both a zero-depth entry recreational pool and a 25-yard lap pool available to members.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday:  6:00am - 2:00pm  
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00am - 1:00pm
Monday - Thursday:  3:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 1:30pm
Sunday: Closed

Hours are subject to change. Please always check the online schedule.
Please check pool schedule for available open swim times.

Check the Schedule

CHILDWATCH

PLAYCENTER (Ages 6 weeks to 5 years)
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Monday-Thursday: 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

ADVENTURE ZONE (Ages 6 to 11 years)

Monday-Thursday: 4:00pm- 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am- 12:00pm 
Sunday: CLOSED

Learn More About ChildWatch

 

ROBINWOOD LAKE

LAKEFRONT SCHEDULE
The Lakefront is Currently CLOSED.

Summer 2024 Hours TBD: Lakefront access including paddle boarding, kayaks and fishing on weekends. 

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ROBINWOOD LAKE DETAILS

LAKEFRONT SCHEDULE
Lakefront Access is open June 3 - August 13.

Monday - Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CHECK-IN
Members and guests are required to check in at the Boathouse with the membership staff team upon arrival.

PRICING
YMCA Members: Free
Guests visiting with a YMCA member: $10
Guests without a member: $20.

RENTALS AND APPROVED ACTIVITIES
Rentals (first come first serve)
Kayaks
Paddleboards
Fishing Poles

Approved Activities
Kayaking
Fishing
Paddle Boarding

LAKE RULES

• US Coast Guard Approved Lifejackets are required for all ages and MUST be worn at all times.
• Members or guests who refuse to comply with the rules will be asked to leave the Waterfront
area.
• NO SWIMMING ALLOWED
• No jumping off boats.
• Fish only in designated areas only.
• Time limit on the water is two hours if others are waiting.

OTHER AQUATICS PROGRAM OFFERINGS

The Warlick Family YMCA offers Aquatic Programs ranging from Swim Lessons, Swim Clubs and Teams, Water Exercise
Classes
, Lifeguard Training, and so much more!

 

amenities

FEATURED AMENITIES

Adult Locker Rooms

After School Care

Blob Tower

Cardio Equipment

Child Watch

Community Health Programs

Corporate Memberships

Day Camp Pavilion

Dry Sauna

Facility Rentals

Family Locker Room

Family Recreational Pool

Financial Assistance

Fishing

Functional Training

Group Exercise Classes

Gymnasium

Indoor Pool (2)

 Indoor Track

Kayaking

Lap Swimming

Matthews Family Chapel

Meeting Rooms

Open Swim

Outdoor Pavilion

Paddleboarding

Personal Training

Pickleball

 Playground

Robinwood Lake

Steam Room

Strength Equipment

Sytz Family Trail System

Swim Lessons

Water Exercise

Wi-Fi

Youth Sports

Volunteer Oportunities

  

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YOUTH FITNESS GUIDELINES

View our complete Youth Fitness Guidelines

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SYTZ TRAIL SYSTEM
Walking/Running Trail Around Robinwood Lake

Catch some fresh air, sunshine and nature at it's best on the trail around Robinwood Lake. 

View a map of the Sytz Trail System

 

 

The trailhead for the system is located just off the northeast corner of the Y parking lot. You’ll spot a large kiosk there that will show you a map of the three connecting trail loops. The trails are well-signed along the way, well worn and traveled, and it would be just about impossible to get lost. The trail system is open from dawn to dusk each day and is for walkers and joggers only. No bikes. Furry friends are welcome!

The three loops include:

River Loop
River Loop is roughly a one-mile loop, marked in blue signage, and is considered the flattest, shortest, and easiest of the three loops. Highlights include Catawba Creek views and forest views.

Quarry Loop
This 1.66-mile circuit is the longest and steepest loop. Marked with green signs you’ll follow along the Catawba Creek which passes by a rock quarry and certainly some wildlife along the way.

Power Loop
This 1.39-mile circuit is marked with yellow signs. The power loop both begins and ends with the Power Line marker.

View a map of the Sytz Trail System

5 Reasons You Should Be Walking the Sytz Trail System

 

RENTAL FACILITIES
Carstarphen Boathouse & Matthews Family Chapel

This unique indoor and outdoor spaces, all with a view of Robinwood Lake, for your next photo session, event or gathering.

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