Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA
40 Leggs Hill Rd
Marblehead
MA 01945
United States

Member Testimonials

Report a concern   June 29, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by K.L. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Aquatics (Recreation)
What do you like about our program and activities?

The teachers are kind, knowledgeable and supportive. The Y community is welcoming, friendly and caring - my toddler feels a part of the community and that means so much to me as a single mom. Thank you!

Report a concern   June 28, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Yubelkys Aponte Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Great people good environment

Report a concern   June 28, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.B. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Great classes/instructors, and the class timetable is overall very good for me.

Report a concern   June 28, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.C. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Variety of workout machines and areas for sports such as swimming; racket sports, etc.

The cleanliness of the workout areas..

Report a concern   June 28, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.S. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Great Place for exercising and customer service.

Report a concern   June 27, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by C.S. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Great facilities, helpful staff.

Report a concern   June 27, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by S.S. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Great machines and nice rooms and clean space.

Report a concern   June 27, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by L.P. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Great group fitness classes equipment updated or replaced frequently always looking for ways to improve

Report a concern   June 27, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by L.W. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Lots of options to work out and convenient locations.

Report a concern   June 26, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Erica Campbell Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Camp
What do you like about our program and activities?

My daughter loves Children’s Island! She loved all of her counselors and meeting new friends!

Report a concern   June 26, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Rory Johnson Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Camp
What do you like about our program and activities?

Wonderful experience! Loved receiving photos to have a sense of what my daughter experienced. Even rainy days were made fun to enjoy!

Report a concern   June 26, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by L.G. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Very clean the staff there are very nice and it's no judgment zone.

Report a concern   June 25, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by S.S. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Friendly & competent help from the membership woman who helped me.

Report a concern   June 25, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by B.J. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Good group exercise classes
Clean facility
Good equipment

Report a concern   June 25, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by K.A.W. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Friendly staff and variety of family activities

Report a concern   June 25, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by M.B. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Lots to do and try

Report a concern   June 25, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Aleksandr Zhitomirsky Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

It was a good place to go to exercise.
But now it is so crowded.
I think something has to be done about it.
It is way too many members got accepted, more than this facility can accommodate.

Report a concern   June 25, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.M.B. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

It’s getting better with more and aquatic fitness classes it could use earlier morning and evening classes for aquatic fitness. I love the new look and new people

Report a concern   June 25, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Robert Van Lith Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Great facilities, very clean (important!), and the staff is excellent, very professional and kind.

Report a concern   June 25, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by D.S. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Great facility. Well-maintained. Friendly. Lots of options. Pools. Yoga. Even a snack bar.

Report a concern   June 24, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by M.R. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

I feel they offer a wide variety of classes. They have a lot of equipment .
The price is good for what you get

Report a concern   June 23, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by P.S. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

Great exercise classes and equipment.

But wish there were more ellipticals and more parking spaces.

Report a concern   June 23, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by E.P. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Sports
What do you like about our program and activities?

The pickleball league needs some serious review. My suggestion would be to never allow a ‘beginner’ to play in any intermediate league. Regardless of lack of beginners to make a foursome.

It was done in the the Fall league and again in the Spring league. It puts intermediate players at a disadvantage having to play with players who are not at that level yet. It hurts their score tremendously. We pay $150. to play with a comparable level, not beginners. A 4pm open court schedule should kept in place if beginners want to play.

Also on the scoring system…PLEASE go to Kings and Queens scoring. Winners move up a court, non-winners move down a court, and join another winner/non-winner to play the next game. Scores are given to Mike at the end of each game.

I can absolutely promise you this is the scoring method the majority of the 5 and 6 pm leagues want to play. We have all related how ‘off’ the league is by not allowing more players to play with others with its present scoring system. Last winter, Doug took a vote from the 5pm league. And I was THERE as he wrote down the overwhelming votes to go to Kings and Queens…yet when the email came out it was completely REVERSED from what was voted for!!!

The Kings and Queens set up makes it a much more level playing field and is the one preferred by players. And all you need is one sheet with names in alphabetical order, so that their score can be written down over the three game period. And the weekly graph sent out by Austin will reflect the standings according to the tallied scores. Then each week the players play against the other top, middle and bottom four…and the Kings and Queens goes back into play, moving up with a win, down with a loss. It is a much fairer way of play.

I truly hope the Y ‘listens and acts’ on suggestions this time. Last year it all seemed to fall on deaf ear and be ignored and was so frustrating.

Report a concern   June 22, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Trisha Bodero Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Aquatics (Recreation)
What do you like about our program and activities?

Very family friendly and one big happy community.

Report a concern   June 22, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by K.B. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Aquatics (Recreation)
What do you like about our program and activities?

Mr. Peter is a great teacher!

Report a concern   June 21, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.H. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

The range of activities available is a big plus. Exercise equipment is up to date, there is space for the things I want want to do.

Report a concern   June 21, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by P.Q. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

I love the pool at the Y. The staff is professional and very nice.

Report a concern   June 21, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Diane Ayott Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

I think the Y is a great place for all members of our greater community. The staff are friendly and professional and always there to help. The people are what matter most!
The facilities are decent and welcoming in design. I can easily recommend the Y to anyone looking for a comfortable place to exercise and socialize with other folks. In addition they offer special programming, pop-up classes and personal training.

Report a concern   June 20, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by I.A. Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Childcare (School Age)
What do you like about our program and activities?

Everything is great, wish there was a bit more clarity on how the groups were split up by age etc. Would love to see the option to select days such as Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Report a concern   June 20, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Ann McGreevy Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Membership
Why are you so likely to recommend the Y?

I love the warm small pool for swimming and exercise.


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