Member Testimonials
I like the fact that I see All ages at the YMCA, everyone trying to improve their health through exercise and socialization. As a Senior, I also love seeing the small children participating in activities, whether it is swimming, classes, or even the nursery!
The only thing I noticed is that you have very limited space for the Friday Activities for Older Adults with Lynda Scott.
She is a very popular instructor and that space we were in on Friday was too small.
And enrolling every week is problematic.
Everyone is helpful and knowledgable.
Great environment. Feels safe and inclusive and all age groups represented. Facility is in great shape and close to home so I will be less apt to skip workouts. Love the facility too and how well it's run.
I participate in the Active Older Adults exercise class at the South Oakland branch and I am very happy with it. The class is challenging yet very appropriate for our age group. The only thing I would add to improve the class is to have a larger space or a smaller class
Gender inclusive changing rooms, well maintained fitness center, friendly staff
Everyone is so friendly!
The overall experience is great
The programs that are available. The great staff. It feels so family !
I like the various activities for families. The range of activities include things for young to senior.
Very good instructors
Flexibility to work out in group classes or the Wellness Center.
The People I have met and the Instructors.
I enjoyed Pickleball and Chair Yoga for Active Adults.
Excellent staff and support personnel
Variation of classes, personality of instructors, support from class members…
I really enjoy the group classes.
Even though I don’t have any children, their childcare is available it offers weightlifting as well as a kickboxing or combat class on Saturdays
Very pleasant staff and attendees. Feeling of community and fellowship.
Appreciate the EGYM but not those who stick to a machine for 2-3 sessions. Know you sent an email, but without a Y person there, some people stay no matter how many are waiting. Also really like chair yoga, which has great stretches.
New benches in locker room are a great addition.
Appreciate how clean the Y always is and the friendly people at the desk.
Thank you!
The staff are extremely friendly and helpful
I like the classes that I take. I also like the friendly, helpful staff!
Very nice overall environment!
The group exercise classes!
Very affordable, love the classes and events. All around god environment for fitness
I like the Chair Yoga and senior classes
The fitness programs and equipment; and the community of friends.
Clean environment
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 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!
It a family setting and very organized. Many classes from young to old.