Member Testimonials
I love everything
class was great
Enjoyed the yoga chair class. The instructor was wonderful. All the people were enjoying the class.
Friendly greeters at front desk, senior yoga with Vicky, and water aerobics with Isaac.
Love the step class taught by Jim. Also, the facility looks pretty clean now (compared to a few years ago).
The times available for open swim.
The employee greeting desk. They are always friendly with wonderful smiles. If you come in sort of down, just by saying Good Morning, etc. you feel so much better!
I enjoy the classes that I have attended and also the friendliness of the front desk. They are always cordial and professional
I love the friendly staff and the equipment is of quality.
Good
Thoroughly enjoy the staff!
Need to do a better job of cleanliness. Many times spray bottles in the wellness center are empty. It takes 5 minutes for someone to check and refill but does not seem to be a priority
Everyone is so friendly and helpful very positive environment and love the pickle ball sessions. Vicky is a great instructor for the flex class.
I like EVERYTHING about the South Oakland YMCA: The staff are superb. They are extremely helpful and patient. The facility has many activities in addition to the "usual" work out options and the building has been renovated and updated. The hours are very accommodating.And again I say: its the staff. They are the best!
My Silver Sneakers membership is honored by the YMCA! So let's start right there...free is good! I also like the location, the convenience, the friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness of the facility. All in all, a very positive experience!
We like the people, both other members and the Y employees. The workout equipment is in good shape and we enjo working out.
Thank you for sprucing up the locker rooms!
Good programs. Friendly staff and great members.
The variety of activities and equipment. Great classes especially Zumba! Love the sauna!
Friendly people, variety of classes and the wonderful facility.
very welcoming and safe space
Price, staff
The pool and facility was very clean and well kept up. Unlike my local Macomb YMCA
Amazing swim instructor!!! She was absolutely the best! Highly recommend
Very friendly! Great course offerings. I love it!
Convenience and staff!
I love going to one (LOCAL) place that satisfies what I am attending for.
That has recently included this YWCA. The SOFYMCA is large enough to service the multitude of people whose exercise and social needs are met in a family inspired cooperative setting.
I need, therefore, am happy to find and will definately use the senior cardio, calistinics, & weight training class in the gym as well as the indoor track overhead! Swimming, taught to all ages..will soon include 68+ me! Later I will take part in the Zumba, Salsa, or even Tychi classes. Meanwhile, I am so glad that the other members are using the additional large, medium, small, and intimate rooms and spaces for their own specific needs and desires. I love that we all have so many well trained personnel, teachers and options helping us become or stay ...fit for living...today throughout our tomorrow's. Thanks for asking!!!!
Love open swim!!
Friendly, clean, well equipped, many programs, no intimidation, great upgrades to facility, honors Silver Sneakers.

Everyone is very friendly and helpful.. the staff even waves good bye toe .. makes me feel special??