Member Testimonials
Love the Y! Community vibe, variety of classes, good people. Thanks!
VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES
I love pickleball at the Y. Unfortunately it’s overcrowded- because so many people also love pickleball at the Y!
I like the gym..
Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. At any moment I was there I felt welcome. Staff is very nice and helpful. Opening times are amazing. To have a pool and a gym in one facility is a big plus.
I’m from out of country and was looking for a good gym for my stays every year. The second I walked in I knew that will be it and I did not get disappointed. Regarding membership cost there couldn’t be a better value. Family one is my go to choice.
Big thumps up from Austria see you in the summer!!!
Everyone is friendly at the Y. It’s a very welcoming community and a safe space to exercise without judgment.
Everything you could ask for in a gym
Alycia Selby was an amazing host. She provided my family and I an exceptional tour of the facility. We did not feel very welcomed when we first entered the facility, as the elder woman at the front was very abrasive and it was our first time. Approaching Alycia after our unwelcomed introduction was the best decision, as she was warm and welcoming and a gracious host. She was a delight and made our visit to the Dancel Y in Ellicott City worthwhile.
The facility's gym has great equipment!
Anthony greets me with joy every day I am there
Enjoyed the Zumba class
I like the community, diversity and low-key, informal environment of the Y.
I enjoy my Y experience.
The new equipment added is really nice. I like that you added another squat rack with deadlift pads which replaced the older squat rack. I also like the new dumbbells because they are easier to grip and the plates are not loose; plus there are now 105 and 110's. I haven't tried the new hack squat and leg press machines, but they seem very nice.
I love bringing my family to the y
All activities
Great experience
The perfect place
Everyone is so friendly and helpful
Nice family friendly place.
I love many options offered for group exercises and the class that are offered to kids with no charge.
The friendly staff and the comfort of exercising when it is convenient for me. Having two swimming pools available really help us avoid a lot of over crowding. The facility is very well kept. I have made several friends which is encouraging in participating on a regular basis. Don’t need any special motivation to participate in exercise which is very beneficial to me.
Flexibility to do an assortment of activities.
The facility itself is well-equipped, accessible, consistently clean, and user-friendly. The highpoint is the staff: responsive, informative, willing to take time to answer questions and provide guidance, courteous, and friendly. We would like to particularly commend Jamal (assigned to the exercise area) to you, as he exemplifies these qualities, and is a credit to the organization. From Name removed and Paige Edwards
I am a new member. The young lady that handled my membership registration and took me on the tour was courteous and informative. The person that worked at the gym I’m sure was nice; however, He should let his energy reflect with a cheerful expression to help an older person that is not sure of how to work the equipment for their first time, even if it was simple.
Great workout room. Friendly staff. Lots of pickelball and warm pool.
Friendly atmosphere. Love taking the water fitness class and swimming laps in the pool. I feel safe with the lifeguards present. Facilities are clean.
Fantastically Friendly associates, Superb wooden Gym floor for basketball!
Friendly staff, lots of exercise options.

Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Friendly members.