Member Testimonials
It's a convenient facility that isn't over crowded. The equipment covers good ranges and muscle groups to make it a very good alternative to a gym business.
See friends. Just started back. Too soon to have a fully informed opinion.
Kathy is great. The family locker room is far too small for several families to safely change their children, and last week I cut my finger open on the first locker on the right as you enter.
It is always a pleasure when I go to your Y. Always greeted nicely, have a blast playing pickleball and the front seat always says “Have a good day. All staff members have always been nice and the Y is very clean. I love it!
Wonderful, knowledgeable and kind staff !!
Wonderful staff and instructors. Great class options!
Great facility
Friendly staff
Offers what we are looking for, as well as feeling like part of a community
Pickleball
Staff is great, friendly, attentive, knowledgeable. The facility is clean and well maintained. There are a lot of fitness options for all levels.
Very helpful staff, great class schedules
Love the classes and people
I would really like the monthly schedule of classes available for taking at the front desk.
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Ipswich Family YMCA (Essex Elementary) - Childcare (School Age)
It is a long day for my kid to be at school from 8-5, but he loves the Y afterschool program. Sometimes he doesn’t want to leave if I come early to pick him up.
Good value for the money
Great staff, excellent equipment
I can honestly say that after spending the last two years at the Ipswich Family Y, it has clearly exceeded my expectations! There's a broad selection of activities and programs for young, seniors, and all in between. The management and staff are courteous, spirited, and motivated! The equipment is new, clean, and well-maintained. I travel 1.25 hrs. from Southern Maine and always look forward to my weekly 'recharge' with this community.
It's an easy 5 Stars for me;)!
Ben King.
Appreciate the variety of options offered at the 'Y', including the pool, sauna, weights, treadmills. They also offer a good variety of programs at times that fit my schedule. I also am warmly greeted when arriving so appreciate the staff very much.
The Y facility and staff combine to make every visit a positive experience. The large variety of equipment and uncrowded layout ensures a visit that is never dull. Great location.
good facility - women's locker room is clean, plenty of equipment for the exercise floor, and good classes. A solid, valuable community resource.
Friendly trainers and attendants o
New equipment
the trainor Kerri OConor was the greatest person taking such interest in my husband and my needs for excersise. The equipment we use is excellent and staff very friendly.
Jan is the best yoga teacher I have ever had. She has such a relaxing voice. She resets my day if I have had a bad day. The music is wonderful and the yin yoga stretches really help my body. She is a gift to the Ipswich Y. Namaste 🙏
Small scale, friendly front desk, staff, good locker rooms, great pool, relatively quiet and usually not overcrowded
For me, I love that it’s close to home
Friendly staff, good gym, lots of offers!
Clean gym , great friendly employees , many types of fitness programs to select from.
I love the Y! The babysitting staff is amazing. Front desk is helpful and attentive. Facilities are kept clean.
I would definitely recommend it
Nice equipment and many classes.
Clean. Had everything you’d want for exercise. Staff was very friendly.
Healthy life style