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Welcome to the South Orlando YMCA

We’re committed to improving the lives of all of our members throughout Orange County and Central Florida!

Our family center is located between Padgett Park and Vogt-Meloon Park, just off West Oak Ridge Road. We’re a vital part of our community and thanks to the generosity of our partners—including Lockheed Martin, Darden, and Microsoft—we’re able to provide a variety of high-quality programs. Children and teens can play sports and enjoy After School Care, adults can join a pick-up league, and seniors can participate in Silver Sneakers. As a leading nonprofit, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone has a place to learn, grow, and thrive.

Let’s stay healthy together!

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814 W Oak Ridge Rd
Orlando, FL 32809

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Check Out Our Amenities

The South Orlando Y has a wide variety of amenities available to members. Come by our facility to check them out, or explore below!

1 Group Exercise Classes

Enjoy hundreds of expert-led Group Exercise classes for all ages and fitness levels, including Les Mills, Zumba, HIIT, yoga, and cycling. Classes vary by family center.

2 Free Weights and Cardio Equipment

Build strength at your own pace with our fully equipped weight room. Our fitness centers are stocked with ellipticals, treadmills, bicycles, stair climbers, stretchers, and more.

3 Adult Sports

Stay active and connect with others through seasonal adult recreational leagues, pickup games, and sports workshops. Offerings may include basketball, volleyball, pickleball, racquetball, kickball, and futsal.

4 Book Amenities Early

Are you interested in getting priority reservations for Group exercise classes?

5 Indoor, Outdoor or Family Pools

Are you interested in any of our aquatic activities, such as indoor & Outdoor pools, lap swimming, Water Aerobic Classes?

6 Aqua Fitness Classes

Shallow water and equipment for resistance helps you tone muscles, improve flexibility and increase endurance.

7 Discounts on Programs

Are you interested in any of our Adult sports leagues or programs including basketball, soccer & volleyball?

8 Drop-In Child Care

Children ages 6 weeks to 11 years who are included on your membership can enjoy up to two hours of complimentary daily drop-in child care. Supervised by certified YMCA staff, the Play Center provides a safe and engaging environment while you enjoy the facility.

9 Teen Programs

Teen members gain access to customized events throughout the year in an intentional space to connect and be themselves, with leadership and volunteer opportunities available.

10 Discounts on Youth Sports

Build skills, confidence, and connection through youth sports leagues, academies, and clinics for ages 3–17. Members receive discounted rates on basketball, soccer, volleyball, and more.

11 Discounts on Swim Lessons

Enjoy member discounts on group and private swim lessons, as well as swim team programs.

12 Child Camp Discounts

YMCA Summer camps are among the nations most popular. Your child will have the time of their life with activities focused growing in spirt mind and body.

13 Virtual Classes & Learning

Take the Y on the go with classes, group fitness, and educational opportunities from the comfort of home.

Nationwide Membership enables you to visit any participating YMCA in the United States through membership at your “home” YMCA (your home Y is the local association that enrolled you as a member and collects your membership dues).

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Find Your Way to YMCA!

When you join the Y, you’re getting more than a typical gym membership. You’re gaining new friends, you have the chance to find a new hobby, you get resources like healthy recipes in your inbox, and much more. But most importantly, your membership will help support your community by ensuring the Y can continue to provide critical services to your neighbors in need.

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Spanish boy in karate class at the South Orlando YMCA

Warriors Red Dragons Martial Arts

Karate at the South Orlando YMCA helps children and teens build confidence, focus, respect, and self-discipline in a supportive, values-driven environment. Participants enjoy a full-body workout while learning age-appropriate self-defense skills that support healthy living and stress relief. Classes are led by Frankie Huertas, Sensei and Grandmaster, a 10th Degree Black Belt, certified Master Fitness Trainer by the Department of the Army. Open to ages 7 and up.

To register, email Frankie Huertas at fhuertas@cfymca.org.

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YMCA Programs

The South Orlando Y offers a wide variety of programs to help all members of our community grow in spirit, mind, and body. From life-saving swim lessons, to fun-filled youth sports, to active older adult fitness, and more, there’s a program at the Y for everyone in your family

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