Member Testimonials
All the clases that I attended at the Monty are great all the instructor are Amazing Cara, Andrea, Mell, Katy
I like the workout facilities. Very relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff.
Great instructors and variety of classes
Open layout look is inviting from an appearance perspective. Clean as well.
Senior classes however the times and instructors listed on website are never correct.
Great taekwondo lessons
Have only utilized the pool for lap swimming. The facilities are nice and clean. And never crowded.
I really like this YMCA. Just wish they didn’t have to adjust the pool schedule when school starts, but I appreciate that they at least keep it open.
The flexible timing and the welcoming staff!
The mid morning yoga classes have excellent instructors. The fitness center is clean and all machines are in good working order. We truly enjoyed playing pickle ball on Sunday afternoon.
It's convenient on my schedule
Pickleball
The facility is well maintained.
The classes and instructors are great!
Enjoy kettlebells/TRX with Neylane! Awesome Trainer!
Friendly staff. Everything well maintained.
I enjoy playing pickleball at the Y, though I wish the nets were in better condition and were the appropriate heights.
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Classes are very fun and have modifications for every stage of fitness, personal trainer has been outstanding to not only help with workouts but also nutrition. Childcare staff has worked with my three children who have never been in daycare with patience and kindness. There are plenty of options for cardio machines.
There is a lot to choose from and something for everyone to enjoy. The campus is beautiful! We will be back!
I love the instructors! And it’s always clean. My family loves the YMCA!
Great outdoor pool!
I've previously made some recommendations about the placement of the squat racks. The new positioning of the squat racks is better, but the one overlooking the stairs should be set to the left of the other squat rack so that more free weights and benches can be moved over to the stairs and squatters can monitor their form in the mirror.
Additionally, a more secure or different brand of heavy punching bag would be nice.
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You have wonderful staff and your gym is laid out very well - very user friendly. I haven’t tried any of the classes yet, but I may based on how pleasantly I’ve been with my overall experience since joining!
Thrilled you now have fans working on first floor gym!!! Laura who instructs cardio class Thursdays at 11:35 is by far the best instructor we have enjoyed at the Y. So many of us come there because of her. She makes exercising fun and gives explicit instructions on what to do next and what benefit this particular move does for us. Really neat and caring person. You are fortunate to have her in your employ.
Workout classes
Everything
Variety of classes and times. Would love to see a Les Mills Tone class in the morning though.
I am concerned by the tendency for the (younger) folks at the front desk to continuously stare at their phones when members enter the building. Occasionally there is a muttered 'hello' but certainly no eye contact or loss of 'phone concentration'.
Folks at the Ballard Y are always genuine in their greetings of the members.

The instructors are kind and cheerful! They are motivating!
I also like that you still have virtual options! Love them when I don't have time to attend my morning classes.