Member Testimonials
I like my Lakewood YMCA because of a particular instructor I have had: Nancy S. She is a wonderful instructor and her classes are an hour long with cardio, core work, and strength training…. After attending her classes three times a week for around two years, my back pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain were greatly alleviated.
So easy and not crowded!
We absolutely love the downtown YMCA. As a middle aged mom I love the gym because I don't feel intimidated by the folks working out there. The equipment is always in working order and clean. The staff throughout are FANTASTIC. Although the building is old, it is so clean. And finally, a plug for YOTA....Stanley Bass is a UNICORN of a coach. I believe he almost single-handedly brought our child back after she had a really tough time in COVID. WE LOVE THE YMCA!
Friendly staff! Great music played. Great classes!
The sauna!
I like Lakewood because it isn't very crowded, it has a mixed crowd of people, and everyone is polite and friendly.
Mostly quiet. Very diverse age/race etc
My trainer Talaya who made an excellent first impression. I do appreciate the smaller community of members also.
It was quite and everyone was so friendly.
We have access to several sites. Classes are excellent, although there were more offered during the day like there were before the pandemic.
Great place, no issues.
In a smaller, more “cozy” environment, there are all the machines I need. Often it is less crowded than my usual downtown branch.
Ease of check in check out. Friendliness of staff. Cleanliness. Steam and sauna consistent availability. Not overcrowded, parking.
The Lakewood YMCA is consistent and easy to use. I love the community sports at the Lakewood Y and seeing so many friends and neighbors out there with us!
It is convenient and staff are friendly and helpful.
Large exercise room (larger than those at downtown or Hope Valley). Never too crowded. Nicer sauna & steam room than the downtown YMCA. Also has ping pong tables and a racquet ball court
I love the quietness of the Lakewood YMCA on a weekday afternoon! However, I don't love having to squeeze past the Ping Pong table and players in the lobby...
Great facility and terrific staff!
Small, clean, well taken care of.
The fellowship with the members
The staff at the desk have been very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The facilities are very clean and well maintained. I feel very comfortable and welcome here.
Friendly staff, great classes with excellent teachers.
Ease of getting to one of the many Durham facilities-great classes and great teachers
Clean premises; Friendly front desk attendants; regularity and on-time attendance of instructors and instruction; Variety of fitness programs.
I like the many pieces of equipment for my workout. I’m glad the steam room is working correctly. The men’s gym is always clean and fresh.
Comaraderie.
For a small Y, the Lakewood branch still manages to have everything members need. Nice variety of machines and group exercise offerings. The only challenge here is a too-small and poorly laid out parking lot.
Classes and the general workout area.
Do not like the problems with parking though!
Very friendly staff. Love going to the Lakewood YMCA. You get to see your friends and workout at the same time. My only complaint is we could use more benches in the locker room.
Childcare is wonderful!