Member Testimonials
I love the variety and number of classes and especially the friendliness of the staff, instructors and fellow members!
Financial flexibility, quality of facility.
A community of healthy folks to exercise with.
The y has programs for all ages and abilities.. there are numerous classes throughout the day and week.... something for everyone. The staff at the y is also very friendly and helpful ❤️
I like the pool, water aerobics classes, and yoga classes.
I like the choices and times offered. Always something available.
DDY offers a smorgasbord of classes, all with exceptional instructors. The classes are also plentiful and can be found at all hours of the day.
Its a good program for seniors
Clean, towel service is good, nice mix of programs.
E Lake has a better pool set up for kids, play time and lap swimmers.
My daughter is 7 and working on becoming a more confident swimmer. We frequently go to the pool during open swim. It is a great time for us to work on her swimming and have some quality family time.
Your staff is so positive and encouraging.
I enjoy the variety of classes and programs offered. The Y serves people of many different backgrounds, ages and socioeconomic levels. Thanks for always providing a place for us all to come.
Beautiful facility, decent parking, good hours.
I love the variety of classes and the friendly, non-threatening atmosphere!
Love love the variety of group classes and the availability of the pool for lap swimming.
-Candice McKinley
I like the gentle yoga classes. And, the cardio equipment is usually available in the afternoon when I go.
All of it.
I'm a new member and so far I've utilized the indoor pool. My daughter and I have enjoyed swimming there, as well as the Wednesday Farmer's Market. Looking forward to trying other programs.
Thanks!
There is a well rounded selection of classes for everyone to choose from.
I love the selection of classes, the well-equipped gym, and the fact that the whole facility is well-maintained, beautiful, and everyone who works there is pleasant and helpful. It's a great gym to attend, and they work to ensure that people are comfortable, even if you're not a gym god (yet).
Varied classes that incorporate all fitness levels
Spin classes, or provide towels. Flexible times
Friendly staff. Cleaning staff does a good job
We like the YMCA in Decatur very much because it makes us feel part of a big active community that welcomes us every time we show up. Every body starting with any of the employers no matter what they do, they greet you with a huge smile, and even if they do not know you they make you feel like they have known you for years, all the members are nice to each other. No one in this community is there to show up, every one is there to stay healthy, through healthy exercise, and creating good habits that every body shares and if you need help we find very knowledge people to guide us in whatever our needs in that moment might be.
Thank you YMCA, We love it!
The variety and schedule is group exercise classes is excellent. I can work in my exercise around my schedule rather than having to move mountains to get to a class. That's really helpful in keeping up with it. The staff is super friendly. The locker room is kept clean and there are always fresh totals available. When I was a student, the y worked with me to help me afford a membership and now, I'm giving back because I really appreciated that.
I started doing group exercises and everyone is so nice, and the instructors are very welcoming.
Would love to see the gym add some heavy bags for punching/kickboxing.
The facility is clean and there are a ton of classes. The only feedback I have is perhaps posting more "no cell phone" decals in the workout/cardio area. It's very distracting to have people talking on their phones.

Variety of programs and activities that benefit the community
New farmer's market on Wednesday
Instructors are top-notch
Friendliness of members
Diversity of membership