The YAKIMA FAMILY YMCA is a family centered facility.

• Users are expected to shower PRIOR to entering any body of water. Not doing so contributes to pool water contamination.
  
• Proper swim attire is made up of nylon, polyester or lycra materials and designed specifically for the activity of swimming. This includes swimsuits, rash guards, and swim trunks.
• What is not allowed in our swimming facility, including the hot tub, sauna and steam room?
  • “Street clothes,” such as jean shorts, spandex or yoga type shorts and pants, running and workout shorts, basketball shorts, leotards and dri-fit wear or any other sportswear you would workout in.
  • Brazil/French-cut, thong style and/or revealing swimwear is not allowed in our facility to maintain our positive, family-centered atmosphere.
  • Sport bras not made specifically for swimming.
  • Cotton garments such as shirts, shorts and sport bras. Why are these garments not allowed?
  • Street clothes, particularly cotton, can transport contaminants into our pool which clog the filter system of the entire aquatic facility.
  • Fibers from apparel that is not made of nylon, polyester or lycra can and will clog the filters.
  • Fibers which have been dyed and not made specifically for swimming, can and do bleed, affecting the water chemistry leading to pool closures.
  • Fibers, not specifically made for swimming, absorb pool chemicals affecting our ability to maintain proper chlorine and pH levels. Improper chemical levels lead to pool closures.

• NOT appropriate - Boxer shorts, underwear and the use of only a towel to cover the body.
• Everyone is expected to wear gym or swim attire when utilizing the sauna and steam rooms.
• Users are expected to shower PRIOR to entering any body of water. Not doing so contributes to pool water contamination.