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
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FACILITY HOURS
Monday-Friday: 5:00am-8:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-6:00pm
UPCOMING MODIFIED HOLIDAY HOURS
November 27: Closing at 4:00 pm
November 28: Thanksgiving: Closed
November 29: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
December 24, Christmas Eve: CLOSED
December 25, Christmas Day: CLOSED
December 31, New Year's Eve: Closing at 4:00
January 1, New Years Day: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
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.
CHILDWATCH
PLAYCENTER (Ages 6 weeks to 5 years)
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday-Thursday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
ADVENTURE ZONE (Ages 6 to 11 years)
Monday-Thursday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
ROBINWOOD LAKE
LAKEFRONT SCHEDULE
Robinwood Lake will open on Saturday, June 1
Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lakefront access includes paddle boarding, kayaks, and fishing on the weekends. Limited rentals are available!
ROBINWOOD LAKE DETAILS
LAKEFRONT SCHEDULE
Lakefront Access is opens June 1
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
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Kayaks and Paddleboards
- You must be 12 years old or older AND have passed the GREEN level swim test in order to take a kayak or paddleboard out by yourself
- The minimum age for paddling activities is 4 years old WITH a parent or guardian
- You must be at least 18 years old in order to take someone out in a tandem kayak or on a paddleboard.
- All paddling activities must take place within buoys
- PDF’s are required at all times for all ages
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.
• Time limit on the water is two hours if others are waiting.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
- We highly recommend that all members lock up their personal items, and that keys, phones, wallets and jewelry are not taken out onto the lake.
- Items lost in the lake are not retrievable.
- If you choose to paddle or boat with those items the likelihood is high that you will lose them.
- The YMCA is not responsible for lost items.
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!
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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
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.
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.