Member Testimonials
The programming at the “Y” is excellent and the swimming instructor for my class is professional, skilled, and motivating!
The Catonsville Y has:
- most of the facilities I am interested in
- is conveniently located
- the monthly fee is reasonable
- the staff is friendly
- and is reasonably well maintained.
I’m enjoying the classes. Improving my balance. Everyone is friendly. I’m very comfortable here.
I enjoy working out at the Y. Most of the staff are very welcoming and pleasant when asking a question.
The staff is super friendly. The amount classes thay offer is incredible! And its a great place to bring the family to workout, get a little exercise in, and have fun!!!
only use the pool
I like your mission statement of acceptance & wide diversity, very much needed for all of us to thrive.
Always there's a warm welcome & friendly smile.
Of course the wide range of activities- for families, all ages & varied interests is remarkable. Notable, too, is the update re: schedule changes & upcoming classes & activities.
Well done all round!
I love the classes, the teachers and staff are all kind and friendly, and the community is great. I would love to see a teacher led women's strength training group for those of us in our middle years and beyond to improve our bone density and overall health. I realize you have personal trainers, and I did do a few sessions, but I found I wasn't super motivated to use the equipment alone and find the weight area way too intimidating.
The variety of classes, friendly staff
We love our local Y! And our 3 year old son begs to go to the stay and play every day. The staff is wonder!
The instructors and the front staff who are always friendly.
I don't like the fact that some members hold spaces for others in crowded classes.
The Monday PM Catonsville HIIT class with Cristina is fantastic! Also Monday PM spin with Jill P. Both are upbeat, motivating classes led by experienced, knowledgeable instructors. They are inclusive, offer options for any physical limitations, and honestly just make the classes fun!
I love the people who work there and fellow Y members. Everyone is courteous and helpful. The classes are great too!
The staff is very friendly and the facility is very clean.
I love playing pickleball in Ellicott City. The members and staff are wonderful. I just wish there were pickleball courts at the Catonsville Y. The site is lovely with lots of windows.
Love the pool and locker room so far@
People are very friendly and helpful
The Y in Catonsville MD is wonderful - beautiful facilities and very helpful friendly staff. I have been to other Y facilities - but this one takes the prize.
I’m a huge fan of the Catonsville YMCA. It’s all about the energy.
I love the warm atmosphere and how welcome it is for everyone there!
Clean comfortable space to exercise at my own pace or take a class. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Wonderful facility. Full range of equipment and variety of classes
Staff cordial and welcoming to new patrons.
The environment is open and clean, the water comfortable, the instructor energizing and friendly.
C. Loftus
Charlestown community
The Y has so much to offer. Even though I am only interested in swimming, there's something for everyone. The equipment and weights are impressive and the areas are spacious. There is always something different going on with various classes throughout the day. The pool is large and the lanes are wide, which lend themselves to sharing. In addition, the staff is friendly and helpful. A really great place to be!
I enjoy all the new and lasting friendships I have made in over 25 years as a member of
the Y. as well as the benefit it has been to my general well being.
Nice clean, attractive premises, friendly staff, a wide variety of activities and a fine schedule for them and the pool! That is so helpful in planning visits. Plenty of parking... a good experience.
Staff is polite and courteous. Always a clean environment to work out.
Clean facility
Welcoming, gender affirming or at least tolerant.

Very nice facility. There lots of things to do. Even a rock climbing wall for the kids and nice fancy gym equipment for adults!