Member Testimonials
The variety of classes and the convenience of the facility.
Friendly and professional classes
Lots of variety of workout classes, fitness room machines and pickleball
The Y has so many programs to choose from.
The staff that I have met have been wonderful. Friendly and helpful.
The Staff are always helpful and friendly!
The facility is always clean. The front desk is courteous and friendly.
Great variety of classes.
It is truly a family place providing good health and love for each other
There is a good variety of activities, great equipment and we'll trained staff
The percentage of classes for active older adults.
The classes are the best and all the instructors are wonderful and caring.
I love the classes and wish there were more morning (8AM) options
Love all the exercise classes -- so many teachers are excellent! Also use the weights and locker rooms, and take a special class now and then.
Encouraging instructors. Nice members. Variety of classes.
I appreciate yall updating equipment
Great selection of resistance training options
Friendly staff, very knowledgable.
They’re accessible
The Decatur Family YMCA offers programs and activities for all ages! In addition, they have an awesome outreach program, which includes helping those in need. The atmosphere is inviting to all, and the staff are courteous and respectful to everyone at all times.
I like the machines and Andrew’s guidance and been excellent!
The facilities are always clean, the staff is always friendly, and the group exercise teachers are exceptional!
Variety of programs and great instructors. Also great staff!
Love variety and wide availability of classes at all times of day! Really enjoy the opportunity to do some group classes outside
Several options for classes
The wide array of youth programs and camps. The grandchildren truly enjoy the activities and staff.
Variety of programs and activities with helpful, qualified instructors.
Plenty of choices.
I use the Wellness Center, which is well-managed, primarily by Ruth. I like the orderliness of it and the maintenance of the equipment. Ruth seems to be particular about cleanliness, and I sometimes see her going around with a broom and dustpan. She makes sure that rules are being followed, and this helps bring about the orderliness -- and relative calm -- of the center.
I also use the pool, which is well-maintained. The water chemistry is consistently what it should be, and the clarity is good, which stands in stark contrast to the pool of a Y branch not far. The DDY guards are doing a far better job with consistent attentiveness than ever before in my ten years of swimming here. They're following the guard rules far more often than before. Which is essential, imperative, for safety, especially of small children.
It's also important for the so-called optics. Parents whose kids are in swim lessons are watching from the lobby or the pool deck. They note what's going on, including whether the guards are following the rules, including the one about not staring at one's cell phone, or the one about not gabbing interminably with a friend. Parents are always watching. Members are.
I'm hoping the Y -- beginning with executives at Metro -- continues to think about improving the guarding, which is a difficult job, mostly for its long shifts and tediousness. Can the guards be given more breaks? Longer ones? Can they be paid more? What can be done to help them with this job, again not an easy one.
The QR scan sheet for guard behavior should be removed from the pool deck and placed in the lobby, perhaps on the bulletin board by the comment box. This would make far more sense.
Finally, when I leave a comment -- and I have rarely done so -- and indicate that I'd like someone to call me, I would appreciate someone's actually doing that.
Clean, variety, kind staff, close by!
I love the pool. It’s clean and the right temperature.
I also love Functional Fitness with Joseph and yoga with Meghan, Kim and Mamie. The staff is very welcoming.