Member Testimonials
I am enjoying the water class. The instructor is good and the people are friendly.
They seem to have a very nice staff the swimming program and karate instructors are great with my granddaughter and the facility seems to be very well taken care of next exercise equipment seems to be some of the best very satisfied haven't had that much use myself getting over a leg injury my wife and son enjoys it all so very much
Impossible to identify something we like best because it's the total South Oakland YMCA experience that has made our family three-generation members. The staff, the offerings, the atmosphere and the community spirit make it an almost at-home experience every visit!
Very friendly and very informative
Friendly staff. Clean facility.
Really like chair yoga classes, the exercise equipment, and the ease of entry with card. Staff is friendly, instructors are good.
Physical layout - locker room & pool access; helpful and friendly staff!
Convenient, clean and friendly facilities.
Clean, well equipped facility. Friendly staff. Friendly members.
Clean, never to congested, friendly staff.
Everyone is friendly there, sense of community, love the free classes
Friendly people
Clean. Polite folks. Water aerobics
Great location, easily accessible. Lots of class options! I love the swim classes for my 10 month old.
The different group exercises offered to us! The staff is awesome, they are very personable and there to help in any situation. The remodeling was very impressive.
Very friendly and helpful
I Love the friendly atmosphere, and helpfulness of the staff ,overall cleanliness and work out equipment.
It has all the amenities of other gyms plus a pool. Great classes, great instructors, clean surroundings and a helpful and friendly staff.
Using the equipment and instructed by knowledgeable trainers. Group classes are welcoming.
Able to swim in the pool at open times. Personnel are helpful and pleasant.
My girls love.to.go to the Y to swim!
People and staff. Great atmosphere!
I appreciate the variety of activities and the friendliness of the staff and members.
The staff is awesome. The recent remodeling changes to the facility are extremely positive. The landscape improvements are impressive.
Love the staff. I do like the new changes to the facility.
I enjoy my company in the Y as well as the workout.
YMCA South Oakland is awesome!
Good place for seniors who have Silver Sneakers. Not too busy, machines usually available. Several nice recent upgrades to an old bldg.
Many classes available. Instructors are excellent.
The Staff are really great. Friendly and very accommodating to the members needs. And I also enjoy the morning step class. Fun on every level.

Water exercise