Member Testimonials

I don't use the programs or activities. I appreciate that the staff are friendly, and I'm definitely appreciative of the lifeguards and the Y's efforts to hire adequate numbers. I'm all for paying them reasonable wages, too. $12 an hour sounds almost miserly, given their responsibility. Many thanks.

I love the pools, camp and classes

I like the family/therapy pool

(1) Great improvements under way for pickleball—-new court construction and plenty of opportunities to play. I’d like to see more offerings for the intermediate to advanced players. There is a league night which shows great promise once it is fine tuned. You have one of the best guest instructors around, Julie Kessler. I’m thrilled you have her on board. The clinics are a wonderful idea, but I have a suggestion for the Y: separate the beginner and intermediate/advanced clinics. No intermediate wants to pay $30 and be partnered with someone who cannot get the ball over the net during drills. It is a waste of time and money.———(2) terrific gym facilities and super classes. I love Tina’s HIT classes!

There is a significant number of different machines, free weights, treadmills, etc to avoid waiting an insurmountable amount of time.

Wellness Center,

The knowledge and availability of staff(I love being greeted by Paula, Sally and John!), cleanliness and very hard-working team of cleaners, Steve and his management of gym, the outdoor 50 m pool, heaven on earth. I have had the opportunity to move from the area but declined because the Upper Main Line Y is the center of my well-being! My son and granddaughter as well, who is thriving as a competitive 9-yr-old swimmer. Thank you UMLY for giving us this quality of life!

Availability of pools to lap swim
Coordination with other Y programs. My spouse now attends Parkinson’s Cycle class at west Chester y

so many options for things to do

Excellent fitness classes and instructors.

Pickleball is easy to access and play!

Programs, friendly staff , well equipped & clean facility. The Y atmosphere is so inviting and welcoming.

Swimming and group exercise

Everything and the communication from staff

I am most interested in Pickle Ball

This branch has very unique offerings for kids that no other branch has. We have done the "Explore the Creek" activity and are looking forward to the next one!

The pickleball program is phenomenal. The staff is lovely. The facilities are meticulously clean.

I think the swim lessons were very effective and helped my daughter to become a stronger swimmer.

My daughter enjoys the swim lessons and the summer day camp.

My kids love the coach a lot!

My son has enjoyed his teacher for beginning swim. She is patient and careful in her manner, allowing my son space to explore swimming with a sense of felt safety—which is very important especially for him. I am very thankful for this experience. Thank you!

The studios, open spaces and potential for fresh air, quiet time to read and reflect or be physical are all great things I have been enjoying at Upper Main Line YMCA. The staff are friendly and it really is nice to have a place to enjoy . The staff are wonderful and really helpful kind and make it a great experience.

Pickle ball is the only activity I have done at Main Line. I have enjoyed both indoor and most recently outdoor.

Great facility, friendly staff.

I like the pool availability and the choice of pools that cater to the needs of different people. I like the positive energy and the diversity of people. I find the facility to be clean and well-maintained and I especially have appreciated the number of individual bathroom/showers so that one can almost always find one available.

Communications from team....team coordinators are welcoming and nice!

Everything, the personal the classes

Awesome

It’s an excellent atmosphere and a safe environment for the kids to learn how to swim in a group of peers. The instructors are great and very patient at every level so far. We love having the kids learn how to swim at the Y.

Great staff, great facilities, great location, and a great environment all combine for a great experience.