Member Testimonials
It’s perfect for me. Quiet and calm. I love kids, I’m a teacher, but after school I need quiet.
Friendly staff and environment
Kind staff, pool
Is consistently open, easy access.
It has free weights and a track and I think it's better than planet fitness or 24 hour fitness for it
Has a lot of different equipment, classes, and activities available.
Close to shopping
Good equipment
The Thursday Muscle up class ; but I think it may need a larger room. It gets a little crowded
Clean facility. Friendly faces, including staff and other the other YMCA members. Group fitness classes, plenty of cardio machins, free weights Olympic lifting platforms, kettle bells, there is something for everyone.
Love Amanda and Jennifer
The atmosphere. The “vibe”.
I like most of everything about Tacoma center! I was one of the first to sign up at the Center as soon as it opened. And I have paid my dues ever since! I attend the Abs class and the Friday morning workout in the gym. And the staff is always helpful.
Its near my home and very effecient.
I like the location (a perfect 4 mile walk each way from home) and the staff are the best - cheerful and helpful. I also very much appreciate the social mission of the Y and to me, that differentiates it from other gyms. People sometimes point out that it is more expensive to belong to the Y, but again, the YMCA doesn't really try to be just like other gyms. I think of the Y as a special place to go and I'm delighted that the Tacoma Center Y continues to exist, despite being smaller.
The culture and diversity. I have always liked that the downtown Y is a comfortable space for everyone.
Friendly front desk, nice yoga teacher.
Great facility with every equipment you need plus nice group classes and lap pool. I enjoy and look forward to my workouts there.
Staff, members, pool, sauna, hot tub, equipment, location,
Fantastic facility… tremendous staff… clean, well equipped. Wish I lived in Tacoma. Would definitely join.
I cannot say enough positive things about The YMCA on Market St. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were welcomed with friendly smiles and warm greetings that immediately made us feel valued and appreciated as members. It quickly became clear that this was a community we wanted to be part of.
The level of care and respect shown to members is evident in the attention to detail throughout the facility—from the thoughtfully stocked bathrooms to the well-maintained workout stations. We especially appreciate how clean the entire facility is and the availability of sanitation wipes at every station, making it easy for members to maintain a comfortable and hygienic environment. It became very clear this was a gym that had great respect for its members
The wide variety of services, fitness classes, workout options, and sports programs far exceeds what we have experienced at any other gym we have visited. Most importantly, this is a place we genuinely look forward to coming to—a gym that makes us excited to work out and be part of the community. Thank you, Lorrie and Walter
Close and no kids.
Many things, the 9:30 AM spin classes at Tacoma Center is perfect time for many of us. The cleanliness at Tacoma Center, there is always someone cleaning, Linda at TC does such excellent work keeping things clean. The front desk is always welcoming.
Working out in group exercise. The friendliness and camerademie of staff and members. The community of the downtown Y!
The pool was available for laps and uncrowded at 8 am on Saturday. Staff were helpful and polite.
New machines. Clean locker rooms. The friendliest staff around.
get back water exercise class on tues &thurs at 9:30 am
I have been a member since 85. Im 71 now. I've always enjoyed the group exercise classes over the years. I currently take the noon boot camp. The staff and fellow participants help me continue my routine. It believe it's the fountain of youth.
I don’t go to this one anymore I go to the UWT one but I have no issues with the center Y. I like that there are no kids.
First the staff. Always friendly and helpful makes life, interesting, easier, and worth a trip to the Y. Then the state of the building it’s always very tidy and clean and the other members/users are courteous and occasionally friendly.
Very convenient I work in the downtown area so very easy to get there after work. Friendly atmosphere