Member Testimonials
Convince for my location friendly atmosphere
The YMCA is not just a gym and participation is not just a membership. It is a place where people can go to enhance their body, mind and soul and feel a sense of belonging. It is a place where people gather together as a YMCA family. It is a place where I: 1) exercise, 2) feed my soul by volunteering, 3) give to others who are in need, 4) create friendships, and 5) pray. When I first moved to Fort Wayne, I felt lost until the day I stepped into Parkview and David said, “You belong here.” He was so right because since joining the YMCA, I live an “over the moon" happy, healthy life. Thank you, Parkview YMCA management team and staff members. By giving the best of yourselves, you give us members an opportunity to be the best of ourselves.
My entire YMCA experience is fun and rewarding!! I generally go in the morning to the group exercise classes, but occasionally even in the evenings. The instructors are awesome; they give different options on how to do the exercises and they try to get to know each participant by name. Oh, I neglected to first say how nicely I am greeted each morning by the desk staff. They are often the first people I see each morning, and it's nice to be greeted with their smiling faces. The maintenance and cleaning crew keep the Y in tip top shape, too. The locker rooms are kept nice and clean. I have met and made many wonderful friends throughout the many years that I have been going to the Y. I often adjust my own personal schedule so I can be sure to make it to the Y several days each week. I even meet up outside of the Y with the friends I have met there. We know each others' families through the Y. I also enjoy volunteering through the Y. Basically, the Y is a big part of my life. It helps to keep me physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially fit.
The staff is very friendly and greeted me when I scanned in. The lifeguards were very attentive and the aquatics director stopped to make sure I was having a good day!
Very friendly & nice facility.
Great people. Great facilities
You can do what you want and no one ask or judge you)
The friendships!
Friendliness of staff; cleanliness of facility, diversity of equipment.
Awesome place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lots to do. Group exercise classes the best!!
Keep us well informed of what’s available - and there is a lot
Friendly staff, facilities are clean and well kept, the members are polite, and the equipment is in good condition.
Great facility with friendly employees!
Clean, spacious, friendly, enough equipment
Great and friendly staff! We always feel welcome and cared for!
Great facility. Great staff. Great equipment.
Very pleased!
Wayne McBride
Good weight training and pool
Staff is friendly! Equipment is always available for my workout! Would recommend this branch to others!
Only 4 precor stationary bikes in the whole gym which are always taken. One of them is right under the vent so, hot air blows right on you while you're on it. They have 8 sit-down bikes that no uses. Why not trade out some machines for ones that people use?
Friendly and courteous staff.
everyone I have met at the Y both instructors and clients have been very helpful and friendly.
all classes I have taken has bee well organized and enjoyable
Variety of available activities and equipment
The variety in activities is great. Seems like there’s lots of options for kids to stay active.
Really enjoy having a great place to work out.
So many choices for a daily exercise routine. It’s always bright and pleasant with friendly staff.
I work at the Parkview YMCA. I believe that we are very sensitive to members needs. We care about them and I believe we serve them well.
Everyone is in a great mood which helps you even if your day isn't going well. Classes are fun, full and great workout.
Hot tub is great!
The exercise class I go to at this Y is just superb. The teacher, Andrea, is extremely knowledgeable and competent. She leads us in stretching what seems like every fiber of our bodies. And she does it with such warmth and friendliness that it's not only painless, but actually a pleasure. I look forward to the class each week because I feel so welcome there, surrounded by other people who are seeking good health just as I am. Afterwards, I feel more fit than before I came. I've been going to this class weekly for more than five years, and at age 73, I believe I am more flexible than in my younger years.
Many thanks to Andrea and to all the employees of the Parkview YMCA!
Jeanette DeVore
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