Member Testimonials
Great variety of classes offered throughout the day, with friendly and welcoming instructors who create a positive, encouraging atmosphere. Their expertise really shows, and the space feels comfortable and inviting. Signing up is easy and convenient, making it a great experience all around
Youth programs
I've been a member for decades and appreciate the classes and activities that are a good fit for each stage of life - currently in the senior fitness class and Larry is great!
Sauna
Youth sports. Professional but keeping it fun at the same. The coaches work well with the kids.
Coaches are knowledgeable and positive!
Many options to choose; friendly staff , great swimming pool ; dedicated life guards & front desk. Not to mention weight room.
The indoor rec. pool (I use almost everyday to do laps because of the warmer water temp.) is a real life saver for me and I greatly appreciate it!!! A great service to the community!!!
E-gym equipment are great! Machines are well maintained. Ralph and Yaser have wonderful positive energy. Yoga and core classes with Tomako, Thet and Dorothy are challenging. Facilities are clean. Front entrance crew are interactive and friendly. I give high marks and I have gone to this Y for 53 years.
Swim lessons
Great pool, wonderful gym, caring staff!
Great dance classes, great facilities! Love it!
(Though I go to two other local Y’s, also. All are super!)
PAFY is 1 of the best YMCAs I ever found.
It is doing great for all ages and the community. Keep going!!
Lap pool
I like the group classes and appreciate the efforts you are making to add more (obviously long way to go to pre-covid levels). Also grateful for the extra body pump equipment and the new mats!
Overall I am very satisfied with the Family YMCA here at Palo Alto that I frequent. But I notice there just isn't enough information/manuals about the machines such as the Treadmill. Meaning the different features available and how to connect your own electronics to it etc.
I wonder if this sort of information about the equipment and features + and user manual could be maintained in the SCV YMCA website ... I am willing to volunteer some time to identify the machines and available manuals in the Family YMCA. It may also be that the manufacturer Life Fitness is willing to loan someone to help with this task.
Swim lessons are going great!
Everything
Staff are considerate and effective. Many happy faces of participants.
Like the swim classes. Aquafit and deep water.
Pickleball and egym.
Pool and friendly staff. Clean facilities
Very happy with the class
Organized and very efficient.
Great staff.
Swim lessons at Palo Alto family YMCA are well structured. Great teachers!
I like the variety of activities and that the YMCA offers programs to people of all ages.
It is walking distance from my house.
You have lots of group classes, both in terms of variety and numbers of classes, covering every or at least most age groups.
Clean and good swrvice