Member Testimonials
Recommend the gym area and the physical therapy areas quite a few times to people needing help.
Great exercising facilities and knowledgeable, friendly staff
I have had my membership for almost 3 years and the employees are like family! They know me and my family and always make us feel welcomed.
Gender inclusive changing rooms, well maintained fitness center, friendly staff
The staff , the classes , the social contact
Everyone is so friendly!
Everyone is so friendly and my kids love swimming there.
The overall experience is great
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Facility is clean. I use the pool and it's always clean.
Locker rooms are great. Lots of lockers. Nice showers.
Make new friends.
Classes and pickleball times.
I enjoy the water aerobics & strength training classes.
I am able to get a complete workout in a reasonable time. Facilities are well maintained and the atmosphere is pleasant.
The programs that are available. The great staff. It feels so family !
Nice people
I liked it,, I couldnāt find the ellipticalās ,,,,the southgate YMCA has lots of spray bottles to use compared to only a few there,,
Classes offered
so many things for the kids to try out and get involved with.
The instructor is patient and knowledgeable. You can tell she is passionate about her job.
The swim classes have been great. Rachel has been a very thorough and engaging instructor. The women's locker room, shower and sauna is lore spacious than royal oak. The front desk staff are very welcoming.
The Silver Sneakers classes held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays as well as the walking path on the second floor.
Also, all the Senior Instructors have been great!
I like the various activities for families. The range of activities include things for young to senior.
Friendly staff and members
The staff are super friendly and always happy to help.
We did a cooking class with Ms. Z and it was so great! She showed the kids how to make soup and sandwiches and it was a very fun experience for the kids. She was very sweet and wonderful with the kids.
Very good instructors
Very friendly employees and clean environment
I enjoy the senior programs that are provided at the Y. I also appreciate the vast machines and work out ability
I enjoy the classes at the Y. The instructors are very good and very helpful. The workers at the front desk are always friendly and helpful.
The staff is helpful and the facility is clean.
I was looking for a place to take group exercise classes because I tend to be more motivated when other people are also working out.
I LOVE the group classes and there are really great instructors that lead them. The instructors are well trained and are able to adjust workouts to fit the person.
I really like Avery. She teaches a senior class and also teaches a HIIT & Core class that are really good (and really hard lol).
It has been a good decision to join.

This facility allows me to be apart of The Silver Sneakers, The instructors they have are Great!! I also love the welcoming of YOUTHS of all ages, The Y has enormous activities that challenges their adventurous minds!! Also the fact the Y has a pool and a Scheduled water aerobics itenary! I also am grateful that my Grandson has a membership and he soars to the BASKETBALL š COURT!! The Y is CLEANED, SAFE the staff are respectful and on their watch!!! I appreciate the Y being at the ā¤ļø of Downtown Detroit! My only issue is the parking š....but overall I love coming to the Y...