New Aquatic Center in the East End

Our newest location, the Frank J. Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center is a pool-only location, with an indoor heated pool for swim lessons, swim team, water fitness classes and more.

Branch Amenities

Pool - Indoor Heated
Swimming
Universal Locker Room

Henrico Residents Swim for Free!

If you live in Henrico County, you can swim at the Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center for FREE on Saturdays & Sundays from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. You must have a YMCA account to swim.

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Holiday Hours

Wednesday, November 22   - Close at 7 p.m.

Thursday, November 23      - Closed

Friday, November 24           - Normal Hours

Sunday, December 24         - Close at 4 p.m.

Monday, December 25        - Closed

Sunday, December 31        - Close at 4 p.m.

Monday, January 1             - 8 a.m. -  12 p.m.

Sunday, March 31               - Closed

Monday, May 27                  - Close at 12 p.m.

Monday, July 4                    - Close at 12 p.m.

Volunteers Needed

From sport coaches to homework help, you can support your community by giving back some of your time!

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Here. For Good. Membership

As a YMCA member, you can help others by adding on a few dollars to your monthly membership rate, which goes directly to help others in our community.

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Our Story

The Frank J. Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center was built in partnership with Henrico County to provide citizen of Henrico's east end a place to swim, learn water safety and have access to safe aquatic facilities.  Construction began in 2019 with a grand opening in September 2020.