Baierl Family YMCA
6am-9pm
Branch Hours
| Mon - Wed | 6am-9pm |
| Thu | 6am-9pm |
| Fri | 6am-9pm |
| Sat | 7am-6pm |
| Sun | 8am-6pm |
More Than a Membership
When you join the Baierl Family YMCA, your membership does more than open doors — it strengthens families and supports the Wexford and North Hills community. Every membership helps create access to programs that encourage healthy living, youth development, and meaningful connections for people of all ages.
The Baierl Family YMCA offers a variety of membership options designed to fit your life and your household. Whether you’re joining as an individual, a couple, or an entire family, there’s a membership that meets you where you are. Options include individual memberships, two-adult household memberships, family memberships, as well as memberships for seniors, young adults, and youth.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Discovery Day Camp
Discovery Day Camp at the Baierl Family YMCA will offer kids a fun, active, and enriching summer experience right in the heart of the North Side. Campers will enjoy a mix of games, swimming, creative activities, and outdoor play all designed to help them build confidence, friendships, and lifelong memories in a safe and supportive environment led by trained YMCA staff.
Before & After School Care
Our Before & After School Care program will support working families by providing a safe, structured, and engaging place for children outside of school hours. With time for homework help, physical activity, and hands-on enrichment, this program helps kids start and end their school day feeling supported, connected, and ready to learn.
KidZone (Child Watch)
KidZone gives parents peace of mind while they focus on their own wellness. This short-term childcare offering allows children to play, create, and socialize in a welcoming space supervised by caring YMCA staff making it easier for families to prioritize healthy habits together.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Wellness for Every Generation
Our wellness spaces are designed to welcome all experience levels from beginners taking their first step toward better health to longtime members continuing their wellness journey. Families, parents, and individuals alike can find opportunities to move, recharge, and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Group Exercise Classes
Our group exercise classes bring people together through movement, motivation, and connection. Led by certified instructors, classes are designed to be inclusive, encouraging, and adaptable for a wide range of fitness levels.
Offerings include:
Strength and conditioning
Yoga and mind-body classes
Cardio and dance-based fitness
Functional and low-impact options
Group exercise at the Baierl Family YMCA is about more than breaking a sweat, it’s about building community and healthy habits together.
Small Group Training
Small Group Training combines the energy of a group with the personalized guidance of a trainer. These programs are perfect for members looking for structure, accountability, and motivation while working alongside others with similar goals.
Focused on strength, cardio, mobility, and overall wellness, small group training offers an effective, social way to stay committed and see progress.
Personal Training
Personal training at the Baierl Family YMCA provides individualized support tailored to your goals, schedule, and experience level. Our certified trainers work with adults and teens to create customized plans focused on:
Strength and conditioning
Weight management
Injury prevention
Overall wellness and confidence-building
Personal training is designed to meet you where you are — and help you move forward safely and successfully.
ADULT AND YOUTH SPORTS
Youth Basketball
Youth basketball programs at the Baierl Family YMCA focus on skill development, teamwork, and fun. Designed for children of all experience levels, our programs help young athletes build confidence while learning the fundamentals of the game in a positive, encouraging environment.
Through practices, games, and clinics, kids develop not only athletic ability but also sportsmanship and leadership skills.
Adult Basketball
Adult basketball provides a fun, active way for adults in the Wexford and North Hills community to stay healthy and connected. Whether through open gym play or organized opportunities, adult basketball at the Y promotes fitness, friendly competition, and community connection.
Pickleball
Pickleball has become a favorite for all ages — and the Baierl Family YMCA offers welcoming opportunities for beginners and experienced players alike. With open play, instructional sessions, and organized play times, pickleball is a social, accessible sport that brings generations together on the court.
AQUATICS
AQUATICS CENTER
Besides being great exercise and a challenging sport, swimming is a life skill. The Baierl Family YMCA indoor and outdoor pools offer swim lessons of all kinds for all ages family swim, competitive swim teams, and many types of adaptive-swim programs for kids and adults with special needs. We want everybody to be safe while they enjoy the pleasures of being around and in the water.
Youth Swim Lessons
Youth swim lessons at the Allegheny YMCA will focus on water safety, skill development, and confidence-building for swimmers of all levels. Led by certified YMCA instructors, lessons are designed to meet kids where they are—helping beginners learn the basics while supporting more advanced swimmers as they refine technique and build endurance in a safe, encouraging environment.
Lap Lane Swimming
Lap lane swimming provides members with dedicated time and space for individual aquatic exercise. Whether you’re training for fitness, rehabilitation, or stress relief, our lap lanes offer a low-impact, full-body workout option in a clean, welcoming aquatic setting.
SENIOR PROGRAMMING
Senior Health & Wellness
Active Living for Older Adults
The Sampson Family YMCA is committed to helping older adults stay active, independent, and connected. Our senior health and wellness offerings focus on physical strength, balance, mobility, and social connection — all essential to healthy aging.
Programs may include:
Low-impact fitness and strength classes
Balance and fall-prevention programs
Group exercise designed specifically for older adults
Social and wellness opportunities that foster connection and purpose
At the Y, seniors find more than fitness — they find community, encouragement, and a place to belong.
STAFF
Kathy Nipps | Executive Director | knipps@ymcapgh.org
Yancy Sannan | Associate Executive Director | ysannan@ymcapgh.org
AJ Thomsen | Membership Director | athomsen@ymcapgh.org
Christen DePolo | Youth and Family Director | cdepolo@ymcapgh.org
Thomas Weeden | Healthy Living Director | twheeden@ymcapgh.org
Paige Gilson | Aquatics Director | pgilson@ymcapgh.org
Todd Rittko | Property Director | trittko@ymcapgh.org
Vincent Spinella | Healthy Living Coordinator | vspinella@ymcapgh.org
IMPACT
At The Baierl Family YMCA, we're more than just a fitness center. We're a place where families come together, individuals reach their wellness goals, and the community strengthens bonds. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide you with a wide range of opportunities to improve your physical fitness, boost your mental well-being, and engage in meaningful social activities.
Explore our fitness programs and equipment, swim in our pristine pools, join group fitness classes, or take advantage of our youth programs that nurture the potential of your children. Our experienced staff and passionate volunteers are here to support you every step of the way.
In addition to our excellent programs, we're also committed to serving our local community. We actively participate in initiatives that promote health, education, and social responsibility. When you join The Baierl Family YMCA, you're not just becoming a member; you're becoming part of a movement that makes a positive impact on Wexford and the surrounding areas.
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy and fulfilling life, and we're here to help you on your journey towards a better you. Thank you for choosing The Baierl Family YMCA. We can't wait to meet you, support your goals, and be a part of your wellness journey. Together, we'll build a stronger, healthier community, one step at a time.
Welcome home to The Baierl Family YMCA in Wexford, PA!
KidsZone at the Baierl Family YMCA
KidsZone at the Baierl Family YMCA provides a fun, safe environment where children can enjoy age-appropriate activities while parents focus on their wellness. With caring staff and engaging play, KidsZone helps children feel comfortable and happy making it easier for parents to take time for themselves.
Kids Zone (Ages 6 months-6years)
Monday-Friday: 9AM-1PM
Monday-Thursday: 5-8PM
Saturday: 8:30AM-12PM
Kids Club (Ages 6 years – 11years)
Monday-Thursday: 5-8PM
Saturday: 8:30AM-12PM
90-Minute Time Limit
TOUR OF THE BAIERL FAMILY YMCA
- Indoor pool (open)
- Multi-purpose gymnasium (open)
- State-of-the-art fitness (open)
- Free weights (open)
- Exercise bikes (open)
- Treadmills (open)
- Elliptical machines (open)
- Climbing wall (open)
- Indoor track (open)
- Group exercise classes (open)
- Personal training (open)
- Indoor pool (open)
- Outdoor pool (open)
- Sauna (open)
- Steam room (open)
- Locker rooms (open)
- Before / after school enrichment (open)
- Volunteer opportunities (open)
- Swim lessons (open)
- Strength/cardio equipment (open)
- Community Garden (open)
- Child watch (open)