Member Testimonials
It is a community of people who are willing to help. They are always welcoming and encouraging. The staff by enlarge, are representative of that same ethos.
Well run programs in a welcoming environment. A community jewel,
Enjoy the Group Exercise classes, the relationships, the Y Staff and seeing young and old together enjoying healthy activities.
I like the family feeling, loving interactions between members, home like place that you go and feel at home. This is YMCA
Great all around health and fitness facility. Their staff, classes and equipment are top rated. The Egym program is great, too!
The employees are always friendlyand greet me with a smile
and helpful if I should have questions. The building is always clean also.
Friendly people, variety of classes
Daycare
Services and great staff
I've been a member of the Y for over 30 years. It is a modern facility with outstanding equipment and programs to support everyone's fitness needs.
The best part about our experience at the southgate YMCA is the customer service we have received. We would specifically like to acknowledge Jacob in particular. His willingness to work with my family , be empathetic towards moving pieces in our life & still be able to listen & rendered out services to us is amazing. We are glad to be a part of the facility as he has welcomed us with open arms.
Everyone is friendly and they have some good classes, especially Zumba and yoga
Great new equipment - both weights and cardio machines. Locker Room is clean. Great group exercise classes - love yoga! Many cool community events - e.g. the recent youth art exhibit.
Friendly staff, knowledgeable instructors, classes at early hours and a fun way to meet new friends in remodeled gym!
I am a visually impaired person and this has been my second week, the staff has been more than accommodating and friendly. After the first couple of days, the staff had remembered and called me by my name. The staff has been extremely helpful with showing me new equipment and getting started on a new routine. Facility is clean and organized, it has been a uplifting and life-changing experience for me personally.
It's a friendly well-run organization.
Bill Trapp is an excellent trainer!
The Oakland Y has exceptional courses and super exceptional instructors. It's a great community and collaborative atmosphere for all participants and the community.
Love love love the Pilates class with Jackie!!! Please add an extra day so the class is offered 2 days per week!
Also love the swim lessons!!
Wish there was more “open swim time” offered for our kids.
Love the classes and the staff. Mary and Cory are extremely helpful and friendly. Pool staff also very friendly.
I have made many Y friends over the years.
Exercise equipment, sraff
The South Oakland is well-run, well-maintained, and friendly. The staff iss responsive and helpful. Thank you
The pool and great teachers for the classes
I feel better, healthier, more alert after I exercise. I am not an exerciser by nature. I like to sit, read, but I was getting too sedate, and, frankly, dull.
What I like best about the Y is that it has real people my age, my shape, not beautiful 20-somethings. My teacher is knowledgeable, friendly, and the classmates have become friends. I exercise now as much to see them as I do to stretch muscle groups. It is easy to keep coming back to my swim class, so I am not likely to revert to bad habits.
I love the Y.
Responsive staff, good facilities, varied class offerings distinguish this Y. The bldg & facilities are open many hours, both early & late. People are willing to help each other here - you will make friends @ this Y.
We like that the gym area is very quiet, people are courteous and even use the supplies to wipe down the equipment. We also appreciate the walking path upstairs as we can be pleasantly distracted by younger folks playing basketball. The pool! We joined just to have access to the pool. A dream would be if it fit our schedule all seven days a week - 5 days a week it’s filling our desired schedule. The lifeguards are professional and pleasant, the rules are clear and posted, children are well supervised during open swim/family swim. South Oakland is a really good YMCA - and it has a parking lot!
Friendly staff. Very clean, thank you Patty!
Many classes to choose from. EGYM!!
I love the YMCA
I like the classes and the instructors. The Y is always clean. And the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly
The place is bright and airy, Floor toceiling windows. The staff is always congenial and professional. I use the pool, which is maintained sensationally. The water is the clearest and most comfortable I have ever had the pleasure to swim in. The locker rooms are clean and roomy, and the showers are clean and well maintained.