Member Testimonials
I go to the Y once or twice a day. I will either use the weights in the morning and swim/cold plunge in the afternoon, or I will come in to run on my off days. The pool facility is perfect. No changes needed. The weight room needs a third squat rack otherwise it's easy to miss a major part of your workout on high traffic days. It's not easy to "work in" on a squat rack for many reasons. I'm looking forward to trying some of the meditation and sound healing classes.
The Salem Y has changed SO MUCH in the past couple years. The effort to make the Y clean and tidy was noticed by all the members I've spoken with and it makes a huge difference. The locker rooms were being deep cleaned and mopped 3x a day at the end of 2025 and this should be the standard (maybe before high traffic times: 5am, 11am, 4pm?). These cleans are important because the locker rooms rely on old infrastructure (pipes, sewer, open layout) and smells build up very quickly.
One final recommendation: please put heavier dumbbell pairs in the aerobics room on the second floor (40, 50, 60 is fine) and please install a pull up bar or two on the walls (bolt into the concrete?).
Thank you for providing great services!
The water aerobics class coached by Pauline Harney has changed my physical well-being dramatically over my eleven years since retirement. It is unique and unlike any other water fitness classes in the north shore.
Instructors are fantastic.
I like the Salem Y because it not only provides an exercise room on the second floor, and, a swimming pool and, multiple classes of all type for all ages. And, the younger generations like the family Day Care. The YMC staff is great and, they go out of their way to help out with everyone.
I have a 6:00 - 7:00 am Monday - Friday workout routine and, I am greeted by Jimmy every morning who is always cheerful and most welcoming.
It's friendly and I really appreciate the yoga program. I also value the steam and sauna options in the lockeroom
Great instructors and staff.
Staff very friendly and knowledgeable and the facility is up to date and very clean!
The people are friendly and helpful there are a lot of interactive classes
I like the smaller classes
My daughter recently attended the theater program and I felt that it was incredibly well run, and an incredibly encouraging and positive environment for all the actors. Would highly recommend!
TS a part of my community of friends. I get exercise and social involvement at the same time. Staff wonderfully nice and helpful!
Great pool and lap times
great staff,gym and classes
My daughter had never been so comfortable in the water before she started her lessons. Now it's one of her favorite things to do any day just to pass the time. She gained a new skill and learn to enjoy swimming, so I couldn't recommend it more.
Great community, great classes. I❤️my Y.
So glad that our son has different activities everyday of the week
Very good
It has nice facilities and staff are nice along with cleanliness. The price is perfect for VETS
My children always leave happy and loving all the activities
I love how progressive the Salem Y is. I took a sound healing class, had orientation, did some water exercises, used the sauna and steam room. I am looking forward to taking a Tai Chi class as well as rebound and yoga.
The Y has good hours, the staff is friendly & helpful, and membership is affordable.
100%
The staff is so nice and friendly!
Clean, convenient, have all I need for workouts.
Welcoming and great equipment
The infant/toddler teachers are amazing! They care and love my son as family and treat all the other kids with that same love.
Nice staff. Useful facilities
Great staff!
Because it’s always been a great place for a workout
All good things happen at the Y