Member Testimonials
How good the lighting is!
It’s quieter and more intimate. The staff was sweet. The steam room works consistently and it’s part of the reason I joined the Y. When I discovered that the steam room in the downtown Durham location was not functioning (again) I instantly regretted paying a membership and joining fee. When I spoke up about it, an employee suggested I try the Lakewood branch. Normally, this isn’t okay because the location is inconvenient. I am glad I took the suggestion however.
Everyone there, staff and members, are all so nice. It's an enjoyable place to exercise.
Amazingly nice people at the front desk, always greeting you with joy and
"glad you are here" attitude. It's inspiring and SUCH great service!!
I love the gym and the associated benefits related to my daughter. Honestly the reduction in price for her after school care is enough to make the membership worth it, but it feels like I get a tip flight gym membership for free on top of it. The sauna is a great value.
I love the Lakewood Y. Very friendly staff & atmosphere, spacious facility with good equipment, good location. also you have Ellie's Lean & Cut class which is my favorite strength training class. Like the other Ys it's very inclusive, as diverse as Durham. Always good to see a couple of kids playing ping pong in the middle of everything.
Nice and Clean Facility
The space is very welcoming. It's not too big, but it's also roomy. The Kids Zone employees were so sweet and nice to my children.
Very strong sense of community among members as well as staff unlike most fitness clubs. Very friendly and diverse membership. Great steam room!
Holmes Bryson
Nice facility, great instructors.
Clean facility. Friendly staff
I love the classes and huge selection and sites offered by the ymca in the triangle. I go to one class or another almost every day. My only criticism is the pool at Hope Valley is not available to members after Labor Day and it seems that the ymca should be able to employ a lifeguard to extend those dates. Please consider.
Very welcoming staff, great location, great locker room facilities. The man at the front desk was incredibly accommodating with all of my questions and made me want to return
I love the steam room!
The women's locker room has plenty of space. At certain times of day, the gym is not very crowded, making for an efficient workout.
I enjoy going to yoga classes at the facility and then sauna. Love it!
I love the racquetball and I really really like the front desk they are energized and eager to help! I love the vibe that it has as it is very homie!!
My son really enjoyed sports camp. He always had a great day!
Nice staff. Good music. Spacious weight room. Good members.
Facilities in good shape. Convenient hours. Good mix of both classes and individual exercising areas.
It is just the right size and is hardly ever overcrowded, meaning, as in one rarely ever has to wait on machines. The exercise room is the best of all the other Durham Y campuses. They have THREE ping pong tables and two racquet ball courts, both of which are activities which foster social interaction. I miss the pool, but such is life!
My son came home tired from activities every day. He was always excited to tell me what he did at camp that day. He made friends and felt safe with his counselors!
Good gym, good locker room.
Keeping my son active with fun sports & activities
Kind people, great facilities, and convenience of location
The employees are very friendly. The workout equipment is great!
Excellent facilities; never too crowded. Very kind staff.
Beautiful gym lovely staff
My son likes the activities and the camp counselors. This is the first camp this summer he hasn't complained or spoken of a negative experience at camp.
Desk people