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Why Reserve Ahead?

Booking ahead helps ensure a smooth experience at the Y. Whether you're swimming laps, attending a group fitness class, or planning a Smart Start appointment, reserving your spot means fewer delays and more confidence in your visit.

Reservation Guidelines

Please review the reservation guidelines below. We encourage members to be mindful of others by canceling or modifying reservations if plans change. Most reservations can be managed through your Skedda or GroupEx Pro login, or by calling your home branch.

  • Encouraged but not required—members may still swim if space is available
  • Up to two 30-minute slots per day per person
  • Starts promptly at reserved time—arrive ready to swim
  • Reservations must be made at least 1 hour in advance, and no more than 7 days ahead
  • Community-wide members may swim at other branches if space is available

  • Free wellness consultations for new members
  • Booking window: varies by branch, but often between 24 hours and 7 days in advance
    • Please call your branch if your time window falls outside this range

  • Select classes offer reservations—walk-ins are still welcome if space permits
  • Reservations open 48 hours before and close 30 minutes prior to class
  • Reserved spots may be released to waitlisted members if not claimed 5 minutes before start
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Make Your Reservation

To help you book quickly and accurately, select a program area. Each section includes direct reservation links by branch.

Lap swim lanes at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please stop by the Front Desk to schedule a Smart Start appointment at the Chestnut Street Family YMCA.

Group fitness class reservations can be made directly here on the Class Schedules page or through the YMCA mobile app. Just find your class, click to reserve, and you're set!

  • Two artificial turf fields located at Oldham County Family YMCA
  • Reservations are tentative until confirmed by Y staff following submission
  • Rental requires deposit/payment (hourly or daily)
  • Reservation window: at least 5 days in advance, up to 30 days out
  • Call 502-222-9358 for questions, modifications, or bookings outside that window

Reserve an Indoor Arena field.

Plan Your Visit

Make the most of your time at the Y with easy access to our most popular tools. Whether you're booking a class, reserving space, or exploring another branch, it’s all just a click away.

Class Schedules

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