Member Testimonials
It is diverse and the vibe is mostly very chill.
Great facility. Relatively easy to park. Very friendly people. I enjoy the club every time I go.
People. Facilities. Location.
Thr pool has been great. Lifeguards are very professional. I like the sauna but wish the steam room operational. TJ and Maria are always helpful.
Even though the machines be broke down the swimming pool be back break down but the people that's their the staff the members we have a great time everybody like family we enjoy each other I most like to swim and I like the sauna if it's if it's not broken
I absolutely enjoyed myself
Various equipment an the opportunity for veterans to enjoy a place to work out.
The proximity to my home. I am able to come to the Y at anytime without restrictions.
Friendly staff
I like the group classes - both fitness and pool.
The people here are so friendly and welcoming.
I find the environment calm and relaxing enough for me to have a good workout at my own pace. The sraff is friendly.
Strong sense of community!!!
The location from my house.
The pool and the fact that I don’t have to reserve a lane.
The staff at the front desk. They are incredibly positive and always great me with a smile. I appreciate them very much.
Courtesy of staff, helpfulness, enjoy water aerobics, and instructor. Wonderful atmosphere.
Gym
Decent equipment, community, employees are all so nice.
The friendly people and water aerobics class
Everyone who works there is always so nice and helpful! I love coming to see y’all after a long day of work. There is so much variety of equipment, and the machines are updated pretty frequently. I love the space and availability of equipment, as well as the ability to swim or use the sauna when I want as well.
I enjoy the atmosphere. I’m an early riser for my workouts. There is hardly anyone in the workout room when I get, also the shower/locker rooms are always clean which is a plus. I feel safe dropping my teenager off to play basketball with his friends and I not have to worry about anybody bothering him.
1) the employees
2) the sauna
3) clean equipment
Downtown YMCA is my favorite building to be in in Durham. I like Lakewood too. Both have been instrumental in my recovery from stroke 14months ago. I love the consistently friendly, encouraging and supportive members and sraff.
The kids are comfortable being on a team with friends and coaches that are familiar. The environment is low pressure, and a great intro to bball for little kids.
The staff and class leaders are very friendly and helpful, and I love that there is an indoor pool with water fitness classes! It is SO helpful that YMCA Downtown Durham has their own parking lot, and other easy nearby options if the lot is full. This was my first visit to a YMCA, and it was a very welcoming experience.
Good class teachers, daycare, equipment in gym
Variety of activities available. Friendly staff.
This is a great place for seniors to come and exercise without worry or being pushed aside by younger members.
I am using this location temporarily while I am working close by. My home Y is NW Cary. I tried the Tobacco Rd location, but found that had limited machines. Found the downtown Durham location to have a very friendly staff, and machines were more robust, with the bonus of having a track.
Facility, Community, free parking
It's a friendly, diverse community, good equipment & clean facility. The indoor track is wonderful for running. On hot or cold days I wouldn't run outside, so it motivates me to do it.