Member Testimonials
Great staff and great facilities.
The variety of programs and the willingness of a staff human being to work with my partner.
Pleasant, professional and competent staff.
The housekeeping/cleaning staff do a superb job!.... it is so nice to have access to such a clean and well maintained facility.
Super swimming pool and jacuzzi - (however, having pool water a wee warmer for the substantial number of older adults would be lovely).
Good variety of group exercise classes
The front desk staff is cheerful and welcoming. I enjoy the water aerobic classes and all the staff.
I like the classes at convenient times
It is quiet and has the equipment I like.
beautiful new facility and i still like the downtown y as well. the people are outgoing and caring. a friendly atmosphere.
complaint: the new locker room showers have only one hook to hang things on and no place to set down the things you need to take a shower. I have to hook my towel over the top of the stall. And what if someone has a heart attack in these new stalls? how would you come to their assistance? It's like being put in a closet.
I enjoy taking a yoga class from Jennifer on Wednesday afternoons.
The people and variety of programs.
The atmosphere.
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Friendly professional, nice pool,nice to have something other than LA Fitness/California showoff atmosphere---just older & professional people trying to stay in shape & healthy
Love the new addition to the Pearl St. Y. The new weight machines, the kids splashing in the pool, the brightness and cleanliness. Nice staff too.
I love the camaraderie of the over 60 crowd.
I love the layout and all of the things available for us to choose from.
I especially like the yoga classes.
Exercise options, proximity to house, friendliness , age of clientele
Skills, kindness, and compassion
I love the location and the relative calm of being adults only. Thank you for maintaining the squash courts, they're the main reason for my membership.
This location is near and dear to me. The Y is better than every other gym I've been to. Look forward to my routine every week!
I have been a member of the Tacoma Center YMCA for over 40 years and have an appreciation for the cleanliness and maintenance of the facility and equipment. When travelling and attending other gyms around the country the Y stands above them in every facet. The staff in the early morning is welcoming and personable and the sense of belonging to a community is evident. Many friendships have been formed at the Y as well as business contacts and connections. What else could you ask for?
I really like the not so early spin classes at 9:30 AM. The class isn't too early in the morning or too late in the day. I also like that I have privacy in the locker room. Unlike the Pearl Street Y there are no little boys running around watching me undress or climbing under the stalls while I use the restroom.
water exercise it used to be 1hr 15min i would like to see this back
yoga class
friendly employees
Friendly, all inclusive, many activitiy choices .
The community atmosphere, positive vibes and the great staff. Seems like almost everyone is having fun.
Friendly helpful staff, clean, lots of lap lane hours, yoga classes, and equipment for weights, etc. Also like the adults focus
Welcoming, friendly staff, programs that are covered by insurance, classes meet or exceed my expectations
Staff, facility, and fellow members
Everything likes it
New equipment. Friendly staff.
I have always enjoyed the downtown Tacoma Center Y. It’s always clean, both the pool and hot tub never are enjoyable. I prefer a larger pool but it’s my go to Y when lessons completely occupy pools at Lakewood and Pearl Street. Their weight room is excellent as well!

I like that the YMCA has a low income program for low income residents that reduces the membership to half off if you are receiving Supplemental Nutrional Assistance Program, Or Washington Apple Health with the discount I would not have been able to maintain my membership.