Member Testimonials
The fitness programs and equipment; and the community of friends.
Friendly, helpful staff. Availability of equipment.
Friendly clean atmosphere
So nice, clean, spacious! Absolutely love the hot tub. All staff are so friendly
The Farmington Y is totally welcoming to all. I love the programs offered for seniors and have become friendly with many of the participants of these classes. The physical improvements in the building have been tastefully done.
Friendly atmosphere always helpful
Variety of programs.
Accepting insurance for membership.
Friendly staff.
Informative instructors.
Can use membership at any YMCA out of State.
Pool is not ice cold.
Have lots of classes for Seniors.
I LOVE MY YMCA!
It feel welcoming. The equipment is good, the facilities are clean, and the employees are helpful and friendly.
I like the variety of exercise equipment they have and most of the people there are very friendly.
Love the instructors, staff and the classes. Love all the great people who attend the classes with me. Makes it so fun.
Clean environment
Friendly staff. Secure environment. Reasonable cost. Variety of activities.
The indoor track provides me with the opportunity to walk all year round.
The locker room and showers were very clean. The equipment was in great shape. The pool temperature was awesome. The front desk was very pleasant and helpful.
I love the fitness classes in the evening. The classes I enjoy: Izzy teaches strength training and Betsy teaches cycling. These are fun classes but also allow you to work out at your own pace and push yourself as much as you need.
The YMCA is an important part of my life and the services provided meet my needs in so many ways
Family feeling. Community. FFYS swim team. The women that teach the water aerobics and aqua aerobics are amazing.
I like everyone at the front desk, they are very welcoming. The classes are great, and I have met quite a few new friends as well.
I love that the Y is a place where everyone can feel comfortable. I have developed a great group of friends through StageFIT.
Staff are wonderful and helpful ! Instructors are wonderful , knowledgeable and fun to work with ! Place is very clean and maintained ! Hours are very good for all different times a day !!! Extremely glad I joined ! 5 ⭐
I go to the Easy does it pool therapy class. the teacher is Great. I come with a friend to the class she was already going to it. it's a nice class I am really glad I joined.
I like that the Y is easy for me to get to, most of the staff are very nice. The facility is always very clean and well maintained.
I went to the South Oakland Family YMCA facility on January 26th to check it out since the Birmingham Family YMCA will be closing permanently on April 30th, 2026.
I used to come to the South Oakland Family YMCA over 40 years ago. (I was at the facility on the day in 1986 that the previous Director of the South Oakland Family YMCA James Wiseman passed during a community function.)
The building is vastly improved from back then and the front desk personnel were excellent in making me feel welcome and took me on a tour of the entire facility.
Thank you for taking time to welcome me!
Classes are great! Sue and Izzy are great instructors
Staff and members are friendly and the facility is always clean.
We love enjoying the pool and gym! We also love that there are programs for the kids.
Great instructors.. comfortable place to be.
The strong women I meet there
We love the atmosphere at the Y. We have met some terrific people and our instructors are top notch!
I like the Chair Yoga and senior classes