Member Testimonials
The South Oakland YMCA does a super job. Three generations of our family use this facility regularly to stay healthy and connected to the community.
Enjoy the Swim Class and the chair yoga
good people, lots you can do to help you stay healthy
Aways feel better after I work out at the GYM! I try to go 5 days a week. The staff is GREAT All 10s
Everyone is so nice
Good instructors and great people in classes
The Y is welcoming, clean and well staffed. The it has plenty of basic aerobic and weightlifting equipment. The staff will help you make the results not basic. Austin in particular is a miracle worker.
We don’t have children in the children’s programs but they seem well planned and staffed.
Very good instructors that keep us motivated.
The staff is awesome. The facility has so much to offer.
Friendly staff
Staff, classes, instructors and members
Some of the staff, definitely Christie, chair yoga.
Staff and members never cease to smile & nod or with a friendly greeting like “Good Morning”!
The teachers stay fairly consistent and genuinely seem to care. There’s also the option for twice a week at a reasonable price which is super helpful.
I like the variety of things to do. Instructor led classes, gymnasium, pool, something for everyone.
Community building and variety of classes.
Friendly, older people Programs
The staff are always kind and helpful and I love the choices of class types and class times!
Love the Sauna
The front desk staff are extremely helpful ..
Always a pleasure to check in with them !!
The coaches for the youth basketball clinic were great! My son had a terrific time.
Staff is cheerful and helpful.
I like the indoor track and the machines.
What I really appreciate about the YMCA is the welcoming family vibe and the friendly staff at the front desk.
The swim instructors are great. Their enthusiasm and gentle approach in teaching all three of my kids has been wonderful to watch. All three have gone from being fearful of the water to loving swim practice. They look forward to swim lessons every week!
Really enjoy the gym and child watch
Equipment well maintained. Chair yoga
Staff, programs, facility and relationships with other members.
The variety of classes and the extremely kind and caring staff! What a wonderful crew!!

Clean facility. Friendly, helpful staff