Member Testimonials
Variety of programs
The atmosphere
It's really close, and really nice.
Instructors are excellent. Membership is reasonably priced.
I like the diversity of classes and the convenience of working out close to home.
Love the low-key vibe. Good equipment, lots of classes (I do yoga) - excellent value for the $ (esp. since mine comes free with UHC!). Parking's a hassle, but you figure it out.
It was so easy to sign up, staff is so friendly and the facility is well run and clean. Wonderful place for the community.
I love the feeling of community and it's a great place to feel supported and welcomed.
The class and instructors are great
The stream room and sauna is awesome.
The staff is great.
The YMCA Is a great place.
Nice people,; good classes
I enjoy swimming at Park Street YMCA. The women’s locker room is always clean. The pool has a comfortable amount of chlorine, not excessive, it doesn’t burn my eyes or dry my skin. There is plenty of gym equipment that is well maintained.
There is total professiolism among staffing Very clean
Excellent staff. Great facilities. Friendly people. Great location
Great facilities from machines to free weights to basketball, plus free lockers, showers, steam room and helpful staff. All at a reasonable price. Can’t beat it.
The classes and the camaraderie with other members.
Very up to date gym facilities and pool.
It’s one stop shopping for anyone looking to stay fit and in shape. From all the workout equipment to the variety of classes, the pools and multiple gyms, it’s got everything you could imagine. Oh, and did I mention the friendly staff, the cleanliness, the sparkling locker rooms complete with saunas and just all around positive vibe?! It’s sometimes hard enough getting up the energy and motivation to go somewhere for a workout, but the Montclair Y offers no excuses. Once inside, it’s hard to leave.
It is a great place
I have been a member for decades. I am always impressed by the staff's helpfulness and commitment. The faculties offer a diversity of classes and support community connection
7 Old Quarry RD
Cedar Grove
NJ
Diversity
very clean and well organized
starts my every day
It's a huge community asset, where a wide ranging mix of people engage with their bodies.
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montclair
The welcoming and friendly members. I am sad to say that when bringing my mother who is 93 years old, to the Park Street Y, that none of the staff at the lower level were attentive, greeted neither my mother, nor me. Typically, it wasn't that way prior to COVID. However, I have noticed that some of the younger staff weren't welcoming prior to COVID, but that experience was rare.
I am not able to visit the Y like I used to prior to COVID. I am executive director of a small nonprofit, nearly a one woman operation. We provide arts education at no cost to children in Newark (a 1-week Dance Intensive; 6-week Summer Arts Day Camp & after school arts classes/workshops). A year ago, my mother was infected with COVID, it caused her to spend time in the hospital. It was a frightening time, however, because of it, we learned that my mother has lung cancer. We travel between Newark and Chicago to see hare doctors and receive cancer treatment. I was also involved in a car accident that has made it painful to swim, my favorite exercise at the Y. I am saying all of this to share with you that I don't visit the Y regularly. So maybe because the staff at the desk in the lower level doesn't see me on a regular basis, they see no need to engage me nor my mother with a warm hello. For me and my mom, it is saddening, and says something about a change in the culture at the Y intentional or unintentional. Maintaining our humanity is deeply and exceedingly important.
All of the wonderful group classes!
Pool pool pool
The staff are really helpful. The pools are great. And the other swimmers have been friendly and courteous.
I love the staff - so helpful and welcoming . I love the members - I have met many wonderful inspirational people . And the array of equipment is fantastic .
The variety of programs/classes and the fact there is a pool
I love the friendlyness of the staff.
I come to swim laps in the small pool for seniors and I leave feeling energized and refreshed. Thank you.
Positive vibe, sense of community. But wish there were more dance and Zumba classes.
Teachers at the Y are very professional. There is a wide variety of classes offered for all levels of ability. Most of all. I love how everyone is welcomed & there is a great sense of community!