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Embarcadero YMCA
Our wellness facility is located on the beautiful San Francisco waterfront. Experience wellness and community at its best the Embarcadero YMCA today.
Our Facilities
Enjoy spacious fitness facilities, an indoor pool, cardio equipment, group exercise studios, a gymnasium, and more.
Your cardio workout on a treadmill, elliptical, or arc trainer will zip by as you watch ferries cross, pelicans dive, and harbor seals surface. Feel the fresh bay breezes on your face and cool fans on your back as you build your strength and endurance.
Come swim in our 25-meter lap pool, take a class in our activity pool, or take lessons with one of our great coaches. After your workout you can relax in our Jacuzzi that stays around 100 degrees.
Our Group Exercise studio gives our members ample space for exercise in small and large groups. We offer a variety of classes throughout the week for you to pump it up and burn those calories. We also offer cycling and TRX class on our rooftop.
Located on the third floor between the gymnasium and the elevator, the Kinesis wall is constructed of four panels with smooth-action cables, easy-grip handles, and 360-degree pivoting pulleys that allow movements to be easy, natural, and unrestricted.
The gymnasium is located on the 3rd floor. Members/guests/staff are expected to follow the general gymnasium guidelines and the YMCA Code of Conduct at all times.
Contact The Y
For more information contact Member Services at (415) 957-9622 or [email protected]
Academic Support or School Completion
Youth Support Services
Kids, TeensHealth & Wellness
Group Exercise
Active Older Adults, Adults All Y BranchesHealth & Wellness
Small Group & Personal Training
Adults Chinatown YMCA, Dogpatch YMCA at Crane Cove, Embarcadero YMCA, Marin YMCA, Peninsula Family YMCA, Presidio Community YMCA, Richmond District YMCA, Stonestown Family YMCAAffiliated Locations
Tenderloin Community School
The mission of TCS is to create a learning community where teachers, children, staff, families, and community members collaborate to foster academic excellence. They also encourage children to reach their full potential, as well as create critical thinkers through an integrated, hands-on curriculum, and foster joyful learning in an environment that encourages child centered experiences. The Y is happy to be a part of this mission and ensures children are safe while helping to close the Achievement Gap and prevent Summer Learning Loss.
Treasure Island Community YMCA
In 2013, The YMCA took over all education, recreation, health and family services for the residents of Treasure Island. At no charge to all residents, the Y is able to provide care to the youth after school and during the summer, and a state-of-the-art gymnasium geared towards healthy living. The Y also provides the community with family events, fostering a special community among its TI residents, social service employees, and city officials.
Youth Chance High School
Youth Chance High School is a county community school that is operated through a partnership between the Embarcadero YMCA, San Francisco Unified School District, and the San Francisco Department of Education. Our school specializes in working with young people ages 16-19 years old, who have severely fractured relationships to education, academic institutions, and how they see and experience themselves as learners.
Upcoming Events
Visiting Guidelines
Mask Policy
Masks are no longer required in most public indoor settings. Masks are strongly recommended, especially for unvaccinated people.
Proof of Vaccination
Proof of vaccination is no longer required at any of the YMCA membership facilities in San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo. Members who are unvaccinated are allowed to be indoors during workouts.
Locker Rooms
General
- Respect our community by sharing the space.
- Lock and secure all belongings. Refrain from bringing valuables to the facility. Free lockers are available in the second-floor lobby.
- Refrain from using scented lotions and colognes.
- Do not bring food or drinks other than water.
- No cell phone or computer use is allowed in locker rooms.
- Help us save water by turning off the sinks and showers when not in use.
- Use hair dryers for drying head hair only.
- Take a full soap shower before entering the pool or hot tub.
- Dry off from the pool and shower in the shower area before entering the locker room.
- Use of the swimsuit spinner is for swimsuits only.
- Girls (in Men’s) Boys (in Women’s) older than age 5 must use the Family Changing Room with the supervision of their parent or guardian.
- Members and guests may use the locker of their gender identity.
Group Exercise
- Reserve classes starting 2 days in advance for all group exercise classes requiring a reservation.
- Are you new to class? Not sure what equipment to use? Introduce yourself to the instructor at the beginning of class.
- Be on time to class. Observe the YMCA’s 10-minute rule, instructors may decline participation if the class is too full and/or too far along for your safety.
- Be respectful of others’ personal space; classes are group activities.
- Please wait for participants to finish class, clean up and exit the studio before entering for the next class.
- Wipe down and return equipment to its proper place.
Wellness Floor
- Wear appropriate workout clothing. Jeans are not allowed.
- Wear closed-toe athletic shoes.
- Cell phone/tablet use: Please limit conversations to the lobby. Photo/videography is not allowed.
- Wipe down equipment after each use. Disinfectant wipes are available from dispensers.
- Bring water in closed containers. Food is limited to the lobby.
- Replace/Rack weights and other fitness equipment after use.
- Allow others to work-in/ share strength equipment between sets.
- Indoor Cardio and Strength Equipment usage is reservation-free (walk-up only), and must occur during scheduled operating hours.
- We request that you limit your time to 30 minutes on cardio equipment to allow access all members seeking to use it.
Lap Swimming and Pool Activities
- Please check with your branch regarding lap swim rules & etiquette.
- Saunas and steam rooms are now accessible.
- State Health Laws:
- Every person must shower before entering the pool, sauna, steam room, or spa. Limit to 2 minutes.
- No person with open wounds or communicable diseases are allowed in the pool or spa.
- For your safety, please:
- Obey rules set by lifeguard. Walk, don’t run.
- Refrain from pushing or rough play.
- Wear bathing suits and shower shoes only.
- Please no undergarments, thongs or street clothes.
- Do not eat, drink, or chew gum in the aquatic environment.
- Do not spit in or around the pool area.
- Only use plastic containers.
- Refrain from cell phone/camera/video use.
- Lifeguards have the right to swim test all bathers.
- Max capacity per lane is 4 persons in lap pool and 2 persons in activity pool.
The safety and wellbeing of our members and staff are at the forefront of our planning. We have new protocols in place that you should know about before arriving for your visit.
Please read the following safety protocols and the behaviors/actions we expect of members visiting the Y.
Member/Staff Protocols
- Towels will not be provided
- Windows will remain open so dress appropriately to match your personal comfort
- The hot tub will remain closed until approved for usage
- Member lounge and computer lab will remain closed until Safety Guidelines allow their use
- Plexiglass barriers at membership desk
- Members must wipe all equipment before and after each use i.e. anything that you touch
- Basketball gym is a shared space for adult basketball, group exercise classes, sports, and other fitness activities.
- Water fountains are able to be fully used.
Cleaning Protocols
- Enhanced cleaning protocols with approved disinfectant
- Mandatory janitorial and program staff training – proper disinfecting procedures
- Disposable disinfectant gym wipes provided for members to clean equipment before/after use
- Daily disinfectant fogging of equipment / high-touch areas and unhindered fresh air circulation
- Weekly disinfectant fogging of the entire facility
We ask that parents/guardians and their child(ren) read and follow the guidelines below.
Y-Kids/Child Watch is currently unavailable. This webpage will reflect when Y-Kids/Child Watch becomes available.
YOUTH AGES 0-9
- Are not permitted in YMCA facilities unless registered for a specific supervised Youth Program.
- May attend recreation swim in the pool when accompanied by a parent or guardian
YOUTH AGE 10-12
- Must use the same area of the facility as their parent/guardian, and
- Strength: Cable Machines, Leg Press, Seated Row
- Free Weights: Only when supervised by a YMCA Personal Trainer
- May attend Group Exercise Classes that do not require equipment, and only when accompanied by their parent/guardian*
- May use the only the following fitness equipment, and only when accompanied by their parent/guardian:
- Cardio: Stationary Bicycle, Treadmill, Handcrank
- Unvaccinated youth are allowed in the pool and may access the pool via common areas and appropriate locker rooms, masks are encouraged
YOUTH AGES 13-15
Note: Youth aged 13 and older may have a Teen membership on their own, requiring a parent/guardian signature upon activation. Parent/guardians do not need to be in the facility at the same time as Teen members.
- May use the following fitness equipment:
- Cardio: Bike, Treadmill, Hand Crank, AMT, Elliptical, Rowing Machine
- Strength: Cable Machine, All strength machines
- Free weights: With a personal trainer or after a specific free-weight orientation
- May attend all Group Exercise Classes, unless otherwise specified on the Class Description
- Unvaccinated youth are allowed in the pool and may access the pool via common areas and appropriate locker rooms, masks are encouraged
YOUTH AGES 16-17
- May use all fitness equipment
- May attend all Group Exercise Classes, unless otherwise specified on the Class Description
- Unvaccinated youth are allowed in the pool and may access the pool via common areas and appropriate locker rooms, masks are encouraged
LIFEGUARDS WILL SWIM TEST ALL YOUTH BATHERS.
Green Band Swim Test (for youth in water armpit depth or higher) – 50 yard swim of any stroke without stopping or assistance, and treading water for 1 minute.
YOUTH AGES 0-5
Are not permitted in YMCA facilities unless registered for a specific Youth Program or are participating with an adult in their Household during reserved Recreation/Household swim times.
YOUTH AGES 6-10
The child must pass a swim test before permitted to swim autonomously and without a PFD during Recreation/Household swim. Parent/Guardian must be in the pool if the child does not pass the swim test.
