Member Testimonials
classes, equipment, staff
Great equipment and treadmills! Would love to have a gender neutral changing room.
Clean and I really like that the women’s locker room having a more private space to stretch and lift weights. Good treadmills too.
Great classes, instructors & facilities also great staff!
I love it, Its clean and I like the childcare option, when needed. I enjoy being able to take pilates classes and meet people in the community and be able to afford it!
Thank you for fixing the treadmills so that they do different elevations automatically on the nature runs!
Lakewood is like a step back in time, in a very positive way. The staff are friendly and dependable and consistent. The place is simple and clean. And the members are the same ones that have been coming for many, many years. I love Lakewood.
The staff! I love chatting with them and the friendly atmosphere they create. A trip to the Lakewood Y is always the highlight of my day.
great Customer Service and Smiling Faces
I like the classes and that it includes access to an outdoor pool close by.
Love the Lakewood Y! It has a inclusive feel - families, young people, old dudes (like me) and everyone in between. It is a great facility with great people.
Awesome coaching, great communication, so much fun!
Everything
I think the size of the Lakewood YMCA is perfect. The cost is very reasonable and the staff is great.
My one request would be to put another large floor fan in the men's locker room during the hotter months. The one that is right at the entrance only serves the few lockers in front of it while a majority of the lockers can't even feel it.
Thanks so much.
Scott
Coming to the YMCA at Lakewood is more than just working out. This location is like family every one is very nice staff, and members. I have been going to different YMCA for over 20 years, and out of all of them Lakewood has been my go to my place of calm. The locker room is spacious, with a great steam room, and more. Allows privacy for women who want to do floor exercises. Parking has also been great, definitely love my experience.
I love how full the teams are and that it really feels like a community event on Saturday’s.
Its a great space but it would be really helpful if mirrors could be added along some of side walls near the free weights. I have trouble seeing my form when its busy because we are all trying to use the one wall of mirrors. Would love to see that change, but otherwise great spot.
The Lakewood Y offers a variety of experiences to members. The atmosphere is always friendly, welcoming and lively. Its location in Durham makes it convenient to Y members from across the city, and the members who frequent Lakewood appear to be a fairly good cross-section of our wonderful city.
Racquetball courts
It's a very good experience especially for the older group. Everything is good and easy to get to.
It’s a very welcoming place, the gym equipment is readily accessible, it’s very clean and the facilities are inviting – the sauna is large and always operating and the lockers are nice and large. The showers are also large and easy to use with a sense of privacy.
It was a great experience, it was clean, everything works, staff was very friendly and helpful,I will be back!
Great teachers and friendly, supportive environment.
Muy bien
The directors and staff are amazing!
I love this place--the folks at the desk; the people at the gym. It's like a family. Don't close it when the new Y gets built! Spend some $ on it--the steam-room needs some updating.
Lakewood YMCA has all I need and want. Except for not having a pool, I'm very happy with all the other facilities, and it's small size allows for better social relationship with other members. I like it being near my house, which is a big plus, and the facilities are kept clean. I love the steam room and sauna! The staff are wonderful, and there is a good selection of group fitness classes available.
After school hours are very convenient. During pick up line, staff is always ready at the front and attentive.
My son absolutely LOVES both the before and after school programs. The staff are always in a good mood when I interact with them.
Been really happy with the community and resources at the Y! Thank you!