Member Testimonials
Very professional and have a variety of good things to do
I like the track and the friendly people.
The facilities, senior activities and the people.
I'd like to be there ore often. Please roll back SUNDAY MORNING hours. 9am is too late to get exercise in without taking away from family time.
Nice place with program, classes and activities for all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens!
Always friendly staff, clean facility. I come for the pool/water fitness
Pool is a very comfortable temperature.
Friendly staff and people attending
i enjoy the water fitness class and other classes offered such as mobility and yoga, The instructors are excellent. All staff are friendly and helpful.
South Oakland rocks!! Great staff and members👏
Staff is great! We loved how the kids were involved in writing, creating and performing the play. Kelly allowed the kids to embrace their creativity throughout the entirety of the program and it showed during the final performance. The show was brilliant!
This Y has Outstanding Pilates classes that I have loved for several years now twice a week! It keeps me coming! On top of this, the staff at the reception area is the best! So much better than the other Y that I go to. Keep it up!
The facility is clean and the staff is knowledgeable
Your staff are great!
It has a welcoming atmosphere! It's clean and inviting with helpful and professional staff.
New friends, nice pool, friendly staff, knowledgeable staff in gym !
Very friendly people at the front desk.
Convenient location
We've only gone a couple times I like the class we go to mobility for seniors.
I only been a member a week now. However, all my visits have been pleasant ☺️
Check-in was quick and easy! I was able to practice swimming without many distractions. My daughter was able to do the same.
Great facility and fabulous staff!
It's giving me a chance to try Pickleball.
Just joined and it's already paid off in the variety of ways I can choose to exercise; in the fun my family has on a hot day during free swim and an activity my whole family can engage in separately yet together. We love it.
I like the classes, the pool, the community feel, full gym and a personal trainer for an affordable price
The South Oakland YMCA is the best place to go for a refreshing swim and invigorating sauna, The members are friendly and the staff is professional and attentive. It is the highlight of my day!
I really appreciate and like the staff they are very helpful but I will be glad when the original teacher for the senior chair ex class comes back. She much better then the one we have now.
The hours are very convenient.
The staff is amazing.
The building is well maintained
The extensive variety of machines is superb
Location, cleanliness, variety of activities

Clean, friendly.