Member Testimonials
The classes offered and that I can go to a Y about anywhere.
It is convenient and it meets my goals to work on keeping in shape. The staff is wonderful and helpful. My pleasure of the day.
It's community oriented
I love the location and the welcoming staff.
The facility has everything b I need to
Be healthy and fit
Tonnie’s Water Fitness Classes, Amy’s Thrive Yoga, Exercise Equipment, the Community!
Friendly staff and members
The membership of the Durham Y is diverse in so many dimensions. The teachers are awesome and the staff are always welcoming.
The gym is perfect, the staff is wonderful. Parking is usually easy to find. The location is super convenient. The weekend hours could be a little better but not a big issue. Overall, I love this facility
Everything about the YMCA it's great people Tony Markham
Clean facility good customer service and I love most of the classes they offer especially water aerobics with Tonnie
The staff is so incredibly kind and genuine. I just moved to Durham, and it’s so nice to be greeted every time I walk in. And not in a superficial way. The facilities are always clean. In fact, I have recommended the YMCA to my brother.
Easy to get to, has all the equipment I need. Physical building does need a bit of renovation if not going to be torn down and replaced (which I know it’s the medium term plan)
A place where I can go and experience a peaceful atmosphere while working out
The staff is amazing
Love it
Good pool.
Most staff at desk pleasant.
Some are either shy or lack training in greeting members.
Water Arobics Classes
Workouts ; Gym
Hours
Problem: Parking; too little
Too little children activities
I love getting to swim every day!
a kids bathroom
I love this gym!
I do not like how poorly the members treat the facility, however. It's the only frustration.
I like how friendly everyone is at the YMCA.
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and helpful.
I totally enjoy the water aerobic class, the two pools, and the women large locker room.
Ladies at the front deck are so friendly and knowledgeable. Tonnie Markham (aquatic teacher) is awesome.
The classes.
I always know I have a place to play basketball and the staff is welcoming and friendly.
I mostly take classes in the big basketball gym which provides lots of space
Close to home, plenty of equipment, not too crowded.
Friendships
I looove how conveniently located the Downtown Durham location is for me. The staff are also always so nice and helpful to me.
The neighborhood feeling of friendliness and having a place to interact for healthy reasons.
Bright, clean, easy parking

The staff are wonderfully welcoming and helpful. The group exercise teachers are the best, all very careful to suggest alternatives if we need them, so I feel very safe and secure.