Member Testimonials
I appreciate that the Y is open to all, and encourages a broad membership. I am uncertain, though, why the Y gave away convenient parking access. Was there a choice? Was it simply for the money for refurbishing? The GVSU ramp is not an equivalent exchange for access by seniors. Communication with members is spotty; when will poll-users hear that CC practice starts?
Always a smile and a hello when I arrive. Clean. Awesome yoga instructors (TIM!!!)
Friendly staff and members. Equipment is adequate for my needs. Class instructors are fabulous!
Instructors
Group fitness classes
Friends
Such a beautiful place 😍😍 ppl in the day care are amazing
Everything is very clean and well organized. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the environment feels safe and non-intimidating.
friendly staff, great facilities, lots of options.
Lots of work out equipment and options for heat therapy and swimming
The downtown one is by far the best in the network of Grand Rapids YMCA’s. Always clean and even with the construction going on it’s cleaner than some of the other locations we have been to in the last several years. Super friendly staff always willing to help and see how you’re doing for the day.
Friendly staff and clean environment
I live downtown so the location is great. A good variety of exercise activities and classes
I like the classes, including the pool ones.
It’s clean and well lit.
I love the classes and the instructors, the staff is SUPER nice
The class offerings at convenient times with my work schedule. The top notch instructors!
I love the exercise classes offered at the Y.
Pools a nd hottubs/steam room. Open access throughout the day
No cost, great volunteers/coaches, fun games, and clear expectations of respect and good sportsmanship
I love that the program includes a different variety of students. I love the staff too. Their patience with the kids are amazing.
I love the fact that the Y has 3 Racquetball courts.
I love the variety of workout machines and equipment. The size of the facility is great for the city it serves.
Excellent
That it is downtown.
It's an amazing experience for the kiddos to learn how to play baseball
The building is clean. The receptionists are friendly. Checking in is streamlined. Parking is kind of crazy, but it's free.
I love that it is free, especially at this young age when you are trying to see what your child gravitates towards and enjoys. So grateful for this opportunity. I also love the ease and grace of the program, allowing for every child to have a chance and experience. Even absences due to travel or camp have been so adaptable it's been amazing. And thank you to coaches and volunteers!
YMCA staff was great with the kids, helpful and faithful in showing up for practice and games. We have enjoyed baseball, our son has grown in knowledge of the game and is improving greatly in the sport. We understand the reason for needing to travel to other fields, but would prefer to stay at our assigned one all season if possible, even if that means re-playing the same teams (which is fun, since we all practiced together and got to know each other a bit). Thanks for the efforts to make it free. Equitable is important to our family and it allowed us to participate and proud to support. Thank you!
I love this YMCA, the staff is so kind and amazing!!! 10/10 would recommend!!!
Location
Beautiful facilities, nice staff, GREAT workout classes and instrutors