Operational for over 50 years, the Gaston County Family YMCA is a provider of recreational activities for children and adults. The organization owns and operates a fitness center that features various equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals, precors and exercise bikes. Its facility features racquetball courts and locker rooms. The Gaston County Family YMCA designs and conducts fitness training classes that provide information on physical education. It has a staff of trained and certified professionals that organizes child care programs. Additionally, the organization offers various activities, including bowling, soccer, swimming, basketball and hiking. The Gaston County Family YMCA maintains a presence in Gastonia, N.C.