Member Testimonials
Just one visit to Downtown Y and ATC Y each, and so far all good
Great showers, good instructors, and fine folks.
Friendly , Competent Staff . Clean Facility!
Zumba
Weights
Friendly folks up front
Great community vibe. New hours and equipment!
I’ve only been once so far, but it seems like a nice facility.
The DDY has it all - tons of fitness equipment, 2 pools, 2 gyms, classes, etc.
I like the friendly staff!
Everything
The staff, instructors, members are all exceptional. Everyone smiles and is very helpful. They have classes to serve everyone. You get to know the members you see in classes or walking on the track. I love to see the young and old kids playing basketball and other sports.
The staff through out are genuine nice people. Love the pool,track and learning to lift weights. It is close to my house. I swim 7 days a week.
Sue hoffman
Staff is very friendly, and always happy to see us!!!
friendly people, clean space, good equipment choices
Great staff very knowledgeable and helpful
YMCA AWESOME
All the branches and varied exercise classes, but would still love to see a NIA class!!!!
It is close to my job, it's part of the YMCA of the triangle allowing me to go to other YMCAs.
I love the indoor pool. The only one I have ever experienced that is actually warm. I just wished the locker room/facilities was cleaner - due to age mostly. I hope the new update includes more family locker rooms.
The community! I've been attending the Downtown Y for over 15 years and it's always felt like home. Now that I'm a cancer survivor my YMCA family is there for me even more.
The people who greet you at the front desk or work with you in a class or on the floor.
I've been a member here for a very long time. I appreciate all of the many fitness opportunities and also the great staff. It’s fun to get to know other members as well. Thanks for being here!
I like the collabortive envirnoment. This is a great way to get kids to explore what their passions athletically are in s suppportive atomsphere that encourges sportsmanship and building community!
That staff are great and it is not too crowded.
Convenient, friendly people and great atsmophere
The members, class instructors, and front-line staff (front desk, housekeeping) create a warm and welcoming community representing the full range of Durham's diverse population. It's a place where people know your name.
The staff
clean and well organized leagues
The Atmosphere
I am very happy as a new member at the Durham Y. Having been at many other Ys over the years, I can say this Y has the best pickup basketball scene of all! I love that a Y staff member, usually Dre, is managing the scoreboard and who has the next game-- as a connosieur of pickup basketball, I know how rare and valuable this is.
I've also felt very welcomed by the front desk staff. Tony, in particular, has made me feel very welcome and even complimented me on my consistency at the gym-- that really meant a lot!
Overall, I would highly recommend the Durham Y. The only request would be to have the mens sauna more consistently on, but that doesn't detract from the Durham Y being a great facility.
Thank you!
I highly recommend the Downtown Durham YMCA. I have been a member since its inception and could not be more pleased with the facilities and the staff. I am an 83 year old resident of Old North Durham and the DDY helps keep me youthful and healthy. Glad to hear it will remain in place, where is and as is! Best, Graham
Water classes