Member Testimonials
Good facilities, friendly staff, close to home, and reasonable business hours.
I like everything!! I like helping people a lot! Their machines are very useful!!! They keep the machines clean.
Great
Warm water pool
YMCA Palo Alto's swim classes are consistently well-structured and organized, creating a positive learning environment.
I love the yoga and core classes. I use the pool to swim laps and I like the e-machines and cubed for weight training.
Excelent staff. Nice facility
Zumba, strength training
Yoga
Can we have ballet or bar class?
I just like the fact that there's so much to do at these gyms. I use the machines most of the time but I've been to a few classes. The sauna and spa are also really nice.
I like the kids swimming class the most. The location is near my place. So I can easily adjust my time.
Classes, instructors, facility and staff - all super!
Love the indoor warm rec. pool although I would like an extra hour on Mon. Tues. and Wed. for morning free swim 11-12.
Staff, lifeguards are all stupendous!!!
Martial arts.
Tai chi! Irene is great.
eGYM
The best facilities. Great people. Friendly staff.
JI enjoy the water arobic classes and the balance classes in the gym. It has helped me get stronger and walk better. I enjoy the people too. It is a good place to make connections.
Swim lessons esp when you have multiple days and multiple stages
The people who work there including the personal trainers
Facility is well clean and bright and staff is friendly. Good equipment in exercise room.
I love it.
Availability
I generally just use the gym and open pool hours, but I think my favorite thing about the Y is the vibe and the friendliness of everyone there. No one blasting music, not too much “gym bro”-ing, good lighting, and a clean, well-kept space.
The fitness center and pickleball!
I do not participate in the programs or activities, but I find the equipment and facilities to be great.
The training staff and friends I have developed
Everyone is so friendly. The price is reasonable. The place is clean.
Aqua fitness classes and fitness classes
I like indoor pool which is always open.
To the Wonderful Staff at YMCA,
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the outstanding experience my family has had with your team.
From the moment we walked through the doors, we were greeted with warm smiles and a genuine sense of inclusiveness that made us feel right at home. Your friendliness and dedication to creating a welcoming community are truly commendable.
I also want to highlight the effectiveness of your swim lessons. My 5 and 9-year-old children have both made remarkable progress under the guidance of your exceptional swim instructors. Their willingness to go the extra mile, ensuring each child feels confident and supported in the water, has made a significant impact on their swimming skills and overall enjoyment of the lessons.
Thank you for fostering such a positive and nurturing environment. Your commitment to excellence shines through in everything you do, and we are so grateful to be a part of this wonderful community.
With appreciation,
Ada's and Neo's parents

Good facilities; good instructors; good staff