Member Testimonials
Huge appreciation for lifeguard Isaac
Regina is one of the most knowledgeable and kind ballet teachers I have ever worked with. I danced ballet seriously for 15 years and have been dancing for over 30 so I have lots to compare! I love that she explains the French meaning of steps and helps students of all levels get a good class. She has built lots of camaraderie among us students. I hope for the Y to create performance opportunities for adults to perform separately from children’s recitals to continue to build the program. Exit Space in Seattle has a good model for this.
The adult ballet class has been absolutely wonderful to be a participant in! Great instructor with 10/10 on people skills and patience with beginners. Really grateful it exists!! Wish it went on year round but I'll definitely be signing up for the next couple months.
I love the YMCA. I joined last year and it’s been great. I do wish you would bring back the evening Pilates followed by yin yoga class combo in the evenings though it was so great and so many people really enjoyed being able to take those classes back to back.
Equipment keepup and lots up opportunities to maintain and improve health
Cleanliness, friendly staff, sufficient enough equipment at all times of day that I use
Friendly staff and community focus. All the classes offered at Tom Taylor are really outstanding. Also, there is a wide range of classes offered.
Great facility
Co workers.
The equipment is clean and well maintained with lots of availability. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Caring community experience with each visit.
Love the new hydro and cryo chairs. Would also like to see red light therapy - and co-ed sauna like Silverdale.
Would also like to see equipment like Osteostrong in Mercer Island. So many people have osteoporosis - this equipment would be a natural way to improve.
And finally please add more muscle up classes and more weights. We are always searching for more!
11PM swim class instructor did not show up due to family emergency. A classmate named Lindsey did an outstanding job filing in for her. She is a regular attendee, but I thought deserved a pat on the back from YMCA staff too!
Please don't do away with the Friday morning 9:30AM-10:30 AM chair yoga class with Casiana.
I appreciate that although it is a large facility, individually I never feel rushed or crowded. There is plenty of equipment and it is maintained in good repair. The genreral cleanliness is excellent and members are generllly conscious of wiping down the equipment after its use. Locker rooms are ample. I only wish we could go back to the days of Y towels.
Friendly staff, lots of different options of classes and exercise options. The location is relatively close to home as well.
Group exercise classes.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Nice environment
Great facilities and equipment.
What really shines are the people- class instructors and staff
Friendly and clean.
The people who work there are amazing. So helpful and kind.
It's a friendly place. I love seeing so many people, of all ages, engaged in activities to increase their health. I appreciate its cleanliness. I don't have grandchildren in the area, so seeing all the children is heartwarming too. I appreciate the Y's effort to expand offerings, especially to kids, and to offer those programs through scholarships. What I do not appreciate is the continual expansion of membership. It's already too crowded.
The new weight toom
Really appreciate upgrades and programs friendly to families and seniors.
I love everything about the Tom Taylor Family YMCA! The facilities are bright, clean, open, well-maintained, with a wide range of equipment. They have a full schedule of classes for every age group. The staff is friendly, helpful and make me feel welcome. It's the best YMCA I've ever been to. I highly recommend it for anyone in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area!
My wife, Rose, and I have not been back to the Y in quite a while because of Covid, Family Events, Work, Music, property maintenance and a few other things. But, for the New Year, we decided to return on a regular basis. We were pleasantly surprised at the updating and new equipment in the facility, when we walked in.
Charlie Brown
I think the YMCA is a great experience for the money. I recommend people all of the time. Adding a few more massage chairs would be good, as I am paying extra, but generally theres a lengthy wait for the 2 that are available.
Friendly staff that greets you warmly when you arrive. They are open to questions on equipment usage. The variety and amount of equipment is great. We need to try out the pool.
My teachers:
Casiana is my favorite Zumba and weights enhance fitness. I love Tai-chi with Angela and Darryl. TRX with Karen.
Please supply a few inversion tables.
The staff/teachers are so friendly and the classes are fun!!