Member Testimonials
I enjoy everything the at has to offer. I use the pool, spin bikes, machines, free weights and treadmills. It would be awesome if the sauna and steam room would open. The staff is super friendly, everybody is just great. I feel safe and everything is clean.
I love strength training together, bootcamp, and run row and lift. Coach Bridget, Courtney, Stephanie, and Terrence are so helpful and make the classes fun and I get an amazing workout. I also love that we practice social distancing and wear masks so I still feel safe.
quality equipment.. clean.. up-to-date equipment and technology.. friendly staff and atmosphere
Great staff, equipment and well kept facilities!
Only thing to make it better is free parking
Nice and clean.
I like that the pool is saline and small. Also most of the time has lap lane available when I want it.
I love ymca
Would like more senior activities ie yoga for over 55
Variety
My membership is at Carl Linder in Norwood which closed because of Covid and have had to go to Central. My rate has already increased since I've been going to the Central Y.
Can i get some kind of a rate cut when I renew my membership if I can't go back to Linder in Norwood ?
I'm currently 63 years old and not sure when my membership is up.
I like the new facility. Instructors are very good.
Variety on online & in-person classes; times are good, but I miss 6am classes...sometimes hard to work in the 7am & 8:15 am classses during the work week. I would also like an STT or Defend class on Sundays.
One other thing-at Cebtral Parkway YMCA, mask ovr the nose needs to be better enforced in studios & on the cardio equipment...I know it's difficult/even a bit scary to ask members to do so, but we all need to wear our masks correctly.
They're affordable and flexible to fit a variety of schedules
I love that there are lap lanes available at all hours!
Pool is in very nice condition for lap swimming. I especially like that its a saline pool. Locker rooms are clean and spacious.
It is a nicely-kept facility with newer, quality equipment and quite a few workout options. I haven’t participated in activities here since COVID.
I think everything about the Y is great... Except for the music player throughout the gym, which is absolutely terrible and needs a serious update.
Clean updated welcoming facilities. Feels like I'm at a country club.
I'm a swimmer. Great lifeguards, really nice pool.
Personal training
I like the ease of using exercise equipment. Staff is friendly as well as fwllow gym members.
Quality instructors. Following sound principles in workouts
Great teachers and very clean and safe environment .
I love the classes; especially Zumba and Yoga.
i joined the melrose ymca at the age of 14..i was actually there on opening day of the y...june vinegar was the director then...i was there for 31 years...i learned how to swim there and ed thomas was my teacher...i got married in 76 and my wife and 4 children learned how there also....ms. allison taught my children how to swim.. in the year 2000 i took a break and went to the friars clubs, they had longer hours than the y...they closed at 10 pm...but they closed in 2005 and thats when i came to the central y and i love this place....
Great instructors, a variety of classes and schedules that meet the needs of people who work during the day and retired people who have more flexible schedules.
Swimming and gym. Son plays basketball.
Available for many age groups
The programs and activities are very helpful for mind, body and spirit.
Pool is great and Jon is an awesome lifeguard.