Member Testimonials
The friendliness of the staff was the highlight for me. Always willing to answer your questions.
I love that you have 2 Pilates classes with trained instructors! I’ve asked many times at the B’ham YMCA for these classes. So I drive the distance to South Oakland. The staff at the desk are also very friendly and helpful! Love the atmosphere! Keep up the good work!
I like the family atmosphere . everyone is friendly and helpful.
I appreciate the staff. They are consistently helpful and patient.
friendly staff and being motivated by others exercising
Staff and members are very friendly and the facility is very clean. There is a wide range of activities for all ages.
I e joy the people and the atmosphere
The community it’s always the community at the y and the staff members there, they have always made you feel welcomed
The staff is so friendly. I also think they have done a good job in keeping people safe while reopening within the CDC guidelines.
Clean facility, great location and friendly staff
Best people! Best accommodating attitudes! I love this Y.
Plenty of free parking, very helpful
The people
Friendly front desk staff
Activities
The staff have done the best they could under the recent conditions of the pandemic to offer the best opportunity for people to enjoy the YMCA.
The staff is great. Been bent over backwards to keep things open as much as possible during Covid.
Thank you for helping us get through the pandemic with your spirit of caring and optimism. We are a three-generation YMCA family and we love our Y!
The staff is always friendly and helpful, great programs offered, just hope regular hours come back soon
I like everything about the Y except that you are not checking to see if members are vaccinated when not wearing masks. I think this is so important for a workout area. Don't you.
Everyone was very “welcoming”me back. Took me on a tour explained the different programs
I felt right at home🥰🥰🥰
The people who work there. The cleanliness of the place. Maintenance of the equipment.
The community! Having friends of all ages and being able to swim! Thank you!
I really like the timed entry to pool. Hoping you extend last swim time to an hour.
The staff is the best and the equipment is kept in great shape. That combined with the work you all do for the community, I'd rate the South Oakland YMCA an 11 if I could!
Great lifeguards and front staff
I love the classes especially yoga
The staff Is welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly, & kind, And The facilities are always clean accessible.
Friendly staff and clean. Great pool.

I enjoy programs connected with my Silver Sneakers/active retiree membership. I am pleased to know all the programs for the youth in our community