Member Testimonials
Everything!! Elena is the best!
E gym. It’s very clean and I never have to wait for a machine
The variety of group ex class + community activities.
The people are friendly and knowledgeable about programs and equipment. The biggest thing about Hal Welsh YMCA is (THE PLACE IS CLEAN) and doesn’t smell! The pool is CLEAN! The locker rooms are CLEAN. The weight rooms and all the workout facilities are CLEAN! Thank you Mike Robinson.
Friendly staff. Variety of activities. Nice elevated track. Clean equipment. Locker/showers. Pool/sauna. Front seating area with coffee. Glad I’m a member.
The group playing pickleball and the new nets.
everything
My wife and I use the Y frequently for individual workouts/exercise. I like the breadth of cardio and weight equipment that are offered. I also take advantage of the cycling classes frequently.
The facility is easy to access , continues to update equipment and facility. I do the group X classes snd the instructors are all excellent.
Staff are excellent and friendly but the front desk personnel are not always advised of changes that they can communicate to patrons.
I like the exercise classes, and the fact that everybody faces the mirror, unlike the NW Y. The hours are good, the parking lot is plowed, the staff is friendly, equipment usually works. I’ve been a member for 40 years and YMCA North Area has served my family well.
Everything!
The amenities, the equipment, mostly the people.
Having a community is so important.
I have been going to the Group Ex since 2013 and it has helped me tremendously in the rough and smooth times of life.
The instructors are so knowledgeable, encouraging and dependable.
The kids have been participating in the Y since they were 6 weeks old and continue to thrive in different programs.
Thank you for all you do- from the people that keep the facility running and clean to the front desk to the people that work behind the scenes.
Great place!
Well run. Organized. Friendly. Clean
Lots of activities and the EGYM
Egym - and now available in Manlius too. Fast and easy way to work on strength training. In the East Area branch, I like the pool.
i get a very good work and staff is very nice
I like doing my workouts there ..
Everyone is friendly..
I came to play pickle ball, and had a good time. Nice community of players.
There are three courts and could easily use a fourth.
frriendly staff
Bright, clean. Good instructors, chance to meet people.
Large number of equipment
Welcoming atmosphere, diversity of staff and participants, variety of program options
I’m new here so far good atmosphere
and friendly.
I’ve been doing aqua dance and deep water classes they have been great!
The ladies teaching the classes are great!!
The inclusion
Location, friendly staff, great classes for seniors
It’s quiet and relaxing
Pickleball opportunities. E gym, classes
The friendliness and it’s not crowded when I go and the equipment is nice and place is very clean

The equipment, the atmosphere, very spacious facility.