Member Testimonials
The Y is a great fit for our overall family fitness needs. My kids might be getting jobs there as well.
ymca is close to where I live.
Staff and pool staff …. Are great !
The Staff is very friendly. They are very business like in their signing you in. The Parking
area is excellent. There is some attempt to provide some privacy in the locker room
for men and women but that leaves a bit to be worked on. I have only been there 6 times transferring there while our Pool is having remodeling in Birmingham. It is a very busy
scene.
Birmingham pool is the bedt
I enjoy the variety of group classes
I like the classes and staff.
It's a wonderful spot for exercise either individually, one-on-one or group classes. The hours are convenient. The staff is always ready to assist and the instructors are experts in their respective fields. It's a suitable spot for all ages.
Excellent pool hours and water temperature.
Absolutely love your deep water exercise. So glad it’s back. NEEDS TO STAY!
The classes & all the exercise equipment.
Very welcoming staff, step classes w/Jim and Vicky!
Staff is friendly, facility is clean and well taken care of. Parking is convenient.
great job on the much needed updates...especially the gym!!
friendliness cleanliness and care
All of the staff members are helpful and polite.
The PEOPLE are always friendly and courteous, the facility is clean and i love the new updates!
Nae and Shimire are the gems of this location. Shimire is a great coach, wonderful with children and has a kind spirit. Nae is professional and helpful, always willing to go the extra mile to assist wherever she is needed.
The classes are diverse in terms of content, and the sports teams are great for teaching kids fundamentals.
Overall, I would refer this location to anyone.
Just a beginner but facilities are wonderful! Have a cold now and will stay home 🏡 to prevent illness. But I can’t wait to go back!!!
I like the track and parking.
It has a lot of things to offer individuals and families. The pool is great for water classes and open swim. A variety of exercise classes and exercise rooms.The building is clean. The workers are very pleasant and helpful.
Love the entire experience, the variety of things that you offer, the different classes, and the staff is very nice and welcoming.
It's clean and has great personel
The classes for seniors
Very clean. Staff friendly and helpful
I love the staff they are so friendly and helpful. Plus the community involvement is great.
Friendly front desk, hardworking maintenance staff.
Very friendly place. Good value for money
Group exercise for silver sneakers.
For three generations, the South Oakland YMCA has been part of our family. Or have we been part of theirs? :)
Everything about our Y is "best." The classes, the facilities, the people.
I started with an individual membership in the early 1980s, then we upgraded to a family membership as our kids were growing up. Now, I still go to the Y several times a week with my Silver Sneakers membership and my grandchildren take classes. (I guess my kids liked the Y experience too!)
I tried to give a bit back to the Y because they've given us so much. For years (when I was MUCH younger) I served on the Board of Directions. I helped raise money to build the gym and I was a part of the committee that introduced "coed" participation at the Y. I was humbled when, in 1994, the South Oakland YMCA honored me as its "Volunteer of the Year."
The Y has given me, and my family, more than I can ever repay!