Member Testimonials
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!
Staff and members are friendly and the facility is always clean.
Amazing class offerings led by dynamic instructors and being in community with like minded people that want to better their fitness levels.
There were a lot of people there, working out, playing basketball, swimming, etc.
I love body pump, tone and yoga, and the ballet class in Detroit is my favorite thing.
Friendly, encouraging atmosphere; explanation of value of directed moves; caution to not "over-do" any movements that are too difficult or painful.
Friendly staff! And the swim instructor didnt give up on my son (swim class)
I just joined last week and so far am very happy with everything. Staff seem friendly and the facility has what I was looking for.
The swim instructors are fantastic! I like the options for the days and times of the classes.
Have been a member for 30 years, taking numerous wellness classes. My son was involved in the martial arts program years ago, which was a very positive experience for him. We have enjoyed all that the Y has to offer! I highly recommend the YMCA. 😊
The sense of community, the welcoming and diverse atmosphere.
I like the various activities for families. The range of activities include things for young to senior.