Member Testimonials
The people....clean location
Great pool at the Pasadena location with lots of lap lanes and pools for kids. Lots of TV channels and good WiFi.
I've been a member of the Pasadena Y ( formerly Big Vanilla ) for years and have always been happy. The front desk seems knowledgeable and helpful. The equipment is clean and repaired without too much delay. The pool is the best thing for summer fun with the grandkids ! More and more classes are being added and the Senior programs look exciting. ( I wish there could be some Senior emphasis in the evenings - some of of still work )
the Y in Pasadena Maryland has a lot going for it, the people who work there are friendly and helpful, the pool and building and locker rooms are always clean, and the equipment is in good shape. I have no complaints
Great pool
The cleanliness, and very supportive staff
I have been suggesting Karen Fales class to my friends for 5 years!
I loved the large facility and all that it had to offer. There were racquet ball rooms, a cafe, spa attached and I loved the pool. The personnel were very friendly. I had a wonderful experience at the Y in Pasadena.
I always feel great after spending time at the Y. The people and facilities are great, and I feel safe.
The exercise classes (both chair and pool classes) for seniors.
Everything, the pool the classes the camps are great
FAMILY/ CHILD ACCOMODATIONS
Everything
Front desk staff extremely helpful. Pools are great. Very fancy gym.
enjoy the pool and the gym
Thank you for asking for feedback! The swimming lessons were good overall. I felt like my child (5 years old) was pushed a little too hard, however, with the older gentleman that worked with me. Made me a bit uncomfortable.
Need to really keep on top of the filtering system within pool so that there is not hair floating around.
I was not contacted by email regarding a cancelled session. Not sure why, as other parents were.
Great classes, great instructors, very clean, very good equipment, very friendly people. Good food, a wonderful place to work out!
The friendliness,cleanliness,and variety of classes. Access to trainers and programs for children. I have seen a big improvement in my mobility and weight.
All the kids amenities. Classes and POOL!
Nice facility, the check in ladies are friendly, Iyesha (in Stay and Play) is amazing and my kids can't wait to see her every time we go!
My family and I just joined over Memorial day weekend of this year and we have really enjoyed the facility. We have been utilizing the gym and have come to find the resources that have been made available to us are really nice. I know personally speaking my only issue is that when I log into my ActivTrax to see my workouts, I am unable to see the workout videos because I believe everyone is using the free WiFi provided. That has been a bit frustrating I must admit because I have started a new workout regimen and I need to utilize the videos to make sure I am doing the exercises correctly. And those have been a huge help to me in the past. I am not sure if the Y is looking into getting a larger bandwidth or not but that might be something to consider.
One other thing to mention. I typically go for my workouts in the evenings during the week and I have found that the team members are very nice but are socializing a bit too much with each other and in front of the members/guest. I know there is always a time and place but that seems to be the norm from what I have seen so far. There isn't always a team member working at the desk in the gym area and I think that would be helpful for members/guest who tend to have a question about the equipment. It would be my suggestion to have one less team member up front and one always at or around that gym desk area.
I hope my feedback has been helpful. Honesty is the best policy.
Thanks~
My 4year old daughter loved her swim instructor Mr. Bill.
I love the cleanliness of the gym. So safe and comfortable, too. The staff is super friendly. It is my home away from home!
The Pasadena facility is really great. Clean and staff super helpful! Loved the Zumba class with Laurie O.
The gym is very vibrant, has great equipment and motivates a person to exercise.
Matt Lewis (Pasadena Y Executive Director) is awesome! He is very respectful, conscientious and welcoming to the local disability community, which is greatly appreciated by me and many others.
facilities are well maintained, and the equipment/pools/rooms are well managed
convenient location, positive attitudes, reasonable cost, etc.
suggestion: bring back the 2018 tricep machine. the new one is awful!
Nice facility would like to know more about getting a child able to pass the swim test
It's been 20 years since I've been to the Y. Glad to see there are still racket ball courts, but more impressed with the state of the art equipment. And the staff is friendly and nice. I'll be back.