Member Testimonials
I love the Downtown Durham YMCA except for two things: the parking -frustrating; and the lack of space for classes, especially the body pump class. I doubt there is much you can do about the parking, but I've stopped going to the Sunday afternoon body pump class because it is too crowded. People are jammed in there and I'm afraid I'm going to stumble over someone's equipment. Also, there isn't enough equipment. Despite the instructor being awesome, I started going to the NE Cary Y because there is much more room for classes and way more parking, plus, since I live in South Durham, it's just as close.
Front desk staff are always welcoming and kind. Teachers are amazing. Mr. TJ and Ms. Maria never fail to greet me with a cheery good morning. Other Y members are supportive and a strong community.
Class was fantastic! (Clayton)
Front desk person stood up to say hello and greeted with a smile
easy parking
Yoga Classes; Gero fit program, steam room!
Zumba and line dance. I wish there were more of them during the morning hours.
I love the Y! I REALLY would love to see one of the Durham locations try a 24/7 model with a keycard entry system and staffed only during the day.
I love the YMCA, has a lot of programs and activities to do, there are some things that are not being repaired anymore like my favorite steam room, but I understand the reason as the new building is coming up. I will continue to enjoy the Downtown location for now and looking forward to the new building that's coming.
The staff is great! Friendly and always willing to help.
Location
The pool
Variety of equipment available
The staff all seemed to care about, and other members, is individuals, not merely customers
The staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is well maintained and welcoming.
The main challenge is there is not enough parking in the lot for all the folks who use this location.
Access to baskeball gym and size of facility. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Friendship
It is a wonderful atmosphere and I have some good buddies who encourage me.
Other:
I wish the TVs in front of the treadmills offered HGTV, cooking and news, not too much sports.
And all of us older folks are sorry the table and four chairs were removed from the workout area. We enjoyed that space after working out.
Overall, I love the Y and the staff and my workout buddies.
Gail Carson
Diverse population so everyone feels welcome, friendly staff, Lu’s conditioning class
The people mainly the front desk and the man in the gym
It’s quiet. I like the machines even old ones as they are better then the updated ones at other y’s. Really good variety and number of machines . Layout is good. Lockers are clean. Mainly it’s quiet and not crazy busy
Easy access, the pool, the steam room, and exercise equipment.
-Friendly staff
-variety of classes, especially aqua fitness
-indoor track
- children's activities such as basketball
- easy registration process
- women's locker room with separate showers and dressing stalls
Good facility with the resistance equipment that I require.
The staff and kinship with the other members makes leaving the house to workout easy
The location, parking and the pool!
Lots of equipment, super-friendly staff, comfortable facilities. A real community center.
Convenience
The classes offered and times are excellent. Staff is friendly at all locations.
the friendly attitude and courteousness of the workers. Also the concern that they have for the little things patrons do ....such as losing keys, and so forth.
Jr Jets Basketball Coach is so awesome! :) Fun season!
Joseph and Marva are great in AM. Nice faciliy.
Nice satff helpful
The staff and people there are so friendly and open!