Member Testimonials
Great staff greeting members at arrival..Nice variety of class offerings. Clean licker rooms and equipment rooms. varied ages of members.. Good location to other downtown resturants and happenings. one negative that you 've heard for decades..parking
The Salem YMCA is just a regular gym with regular people, most of who work out regularly.
Great amenities
Everything I need is there!
Very good equipment; open seven days a week
Great communication and activities.
The counselors are great. My kid always loves the activities and has so much fun there. I love that you offer drop in coverage over school vacations for parents that need to work. Really enjoy being part of the Salem Y community!
EVERYTHING!
Clean, respectful and plenty of options for working out!
Great community of members. Love the steam & sauna.
Great
It has a lot of gym floor machine available and a good number of classes. It is well-lit and spacious.
The YMCA is a great place to work out, but that is only a small part of the YMCA membership. Even if you are someone who just comes to work out, there is an ubiquitous feeling of community.
As a member, I seek out the classes and programs the Y offers and love the special programs that they'll try
I have been a member of the YMCA in both New York and MA all my life for one reason or another......there's no place like the YMCA especially the local Salem, MA YMCA since it's my local Y.
The Y offers all the amenities and the feeling of community
Friendly, welcoming.
It's a friendly place (starting with the front desk staff)--I feel comfortable there. I find a diverse group of people and feel welcome. The gym doesn't have a competitive vibe. I like my trainer, Thomas.
Great facilities, well organized programs, classes. Look forward to every visit.
Great staff, convenient in the downtown, lots of treadmills
Would love to see a separate women’s weight room with free weights and some machines
February 11, 2026 — by
Salem YMCA - Creative Arts (pottery, dance, theatre, music, acting)
Pottery is fun, Dor is an absolute delight!
I love what. The y has offer classes equipment yoga
We like that you have different blocks and different arts and craft choices. In specific blocks they allow you to go into the music room and play different instruments which we found very fun!
Nice staff
I think the activities the program provides are ideal for the age groups
February 10, 2026 — by
Salem YMCA - Creative Arts (pottery, dance, theatre, music, acting)
All of the instructors that I have taken a class from or my daughter has taken a class from have been great.
Good value for your money. Diversity of programs. Clean facilities
Our Salem Y has been a great place for a 76-year-old like me to get in a great workout or a decent swim, all followed up by a stint in the sauna or steam room. There's a friendly vibe from the other members but that's overlain by a respect for everyone's privacy. The parking is problem-free when I go --in the earlier side of the day. The staff is helpful and friendly.
Nice comfortable and friendly facility.Very well maintained.
Affordable. Friendly staff. Good range of options of activities.
You should build a new YMCA on the land available in Salem Massachusetts!!!
Agreat place todo a whole lot of positive things for yourself.
love the variety of classes!