Member Testimonials
It's the only fitness center in the area.
Youth sports (soccer, volleyball.)
I like the friendliness, the multipurpose exercise area (past the weights); the weight-training room with barbells, dumbbells, and machines; the group classes, especially dance classes, fit yoga, and Les Mills classes (Body Pump and Core); and the family locker area. I like the swimming pool, too, but I rarely find time to use it.
Clean and neat. Membership includes all classes.
Best YMCA ever!
Atmosphere and equipment
Friendly members. Staff is responsive. Equipment is mostly good (Spin bikes need improvement - decisions on bike purchases should include input from experienced spinners!)
The teacher was great with my kids!
Friendly assistance
Probably, most importantly, is the Smithfield Y is nearby to home. The Luter Y is clean and staff are very friendly and helpful. The Luter Y has a volunteer “Katy” who is just lovely! She always has a happy smile to greet you, she notices if you haven’t been around in awhile, she’s beyond helpful and oh so pleasant! What a lovely lady she is! Katy also offered to walk me to my car with her umbrella on a day it started storming terribly right when I was leaving. I mean, who does this? ! ? But it was her concern I would get soaked. Of course I was pretty drenched from my workout, so I declined, on top of why should she get wet just to help me. But I had to mention this and I did to the manager the following day. It’s called going above your duties and I had to commend her! I’ve referred my neighbors as well to the Y, because it’s a great place to workout! My hubs loves the pool as well! I appreciate all the staff who really try to make you happy using the facilities and get the most out of your experience. The Luter Y is definitely different than other gyms and the reason why I and my husband use it. Thank you all for what you do.
Staff and members are friendly and helpful. We are like a YMCA family.
Everything..
Front desk staff make an effort to welcome you every time you come, frequently know your name and helpful in all inquiries
Deborah who teaches the Silver Sneakers class is outstanding and incorporates numerous strategies that support the philosophy of the Silver Sneakers program
Jessica, who teaches the chair massage for the Silver Sneakers community is personable, dedicated to making the experience one that truly supports the aging body, strength strengthening areas that are the common pitfalls.
Paul is a manager, not just entitled, but is accessible to speak with and circulates frequently
Kudos and thanks
Lovely staff and variety of classes for everyone
Very clean and the staff is very helpful along with knowledgeable.
The director is awesome & quick to respond to emails/calls. Classes are organized & children are appropriately assessed by skill level, not just by age. Instructors are friendly & focused on getting the children to reach their goals. Highly recommend compared to 2 other programs elsewhere that we’ve attended!!
I recently joined the Y and have only attended one class (YES) thus far. The instructor was very knowledgeable and supportive and made the experience a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to trying more classes as well.
Was visiting Smithfield from Williamsburg and took advantage of your facility for half an hour.
The swim instructors are so kind and encouraging!
The aquatic staff is so personable, professional , and is always so willing to assist any way that they can. The Aquatics Director, Julie Rose, is truly an ambassador for the Y. She is so welcoming and attentive to the students, parents and staff.
The Aquatics staff makes you feel a part of their "family".
D.B.
Instructor was great.
Pool was cold.
My husband and I LOVE everything about our experience with the R. F. Wilkinson YMCA! The staff is amazing, friendly and helpful. It's great being greeted by Gretchen and GiGI when we walk through the door. The pool and surrounding areas are immaculate, and the guards keep us safe. The locker rooms are very clean, spacious and have all the amenities we need. .The coffee is a real treat and much appreciated. We have met many other members over a cup of coffee after our workout. Thank you.
The instructors were very patient. They were both great!! We can't wait to sign our kiddo up for the next swim class. :)
Best instructors, my son has a great time! Such an important life skill to learn.
We had a great time doing swim lessons with our son, Iain. The toddler swim lessons were a great way to expose him to the water and teach him important skills like how to climb out of the pool and roll onto his back. We will probably enroll him in more swim lessons in the future to continue to expose him to the water.
Great with kids. Very encouraging and patient!
Swim instructors are so friendly to my kids which makes the experience way more comfortable as a parent as well as for the kids. Thank you!
Coaches are absolutely great! They are very patient and know how to divide abilities amongst all levels of learning in the group. We plan to stay with swimming here until our son can compete on a team.
Amazing experience as always.
Just have to say thst Etan is the best instructor. His pacience with my daughter has no princesa. Hope ne never llaves her
Have a blessed dsy
Everyone so helpful and friendly! John has been so helpful with my work out, he introduced me to the stair master! Made a huge difference in my work out!! I really appreciate it!!