Member Testimonials
Warm family atmosphere with activities & facilities to suit almost everyone!
friendly staff
The facilities are well cared for. The employees are very helpful and have positive personalities.
The Y has something I can do , Because I am a Senior
The Y is a great place to have fun, get exercise and to meet people!
The staff and the community.
Helpful and kind.
Friendly atmosphere
Staff, equipment, friendliness.
Friendly
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Taff.
Your staff is a great team !
THE SHOWERS, WALLS, THE STAIRS TO THE POOL ARE. VERY !!! DIRTY !! MOLDY !!
THIS AREA IS OVERDUE FOR A DEEP CLEAN
THE SHOWER HEADS ARE ALL FILTHY LOADED WITH CALCIUM & MOLD
DO SOMETHING P L E A S E !!!
The egym, customer service and group classes available
I’ve had wonderful experience after wonderful experience at the South Oakland Y. Marla is a great personal trainer and instructor. Taking a fitness class with her instruction has reaffirmed my satisfaction with my membership.
I have gone to this YMCA for some time and consider it my home pool. I've joined other health clubs but never felt the same about them. This Y works well for me. It's got good swim hours, is clean, and the employees are friendly.
The yoga classes
Environment, people, programs
Staff friendly and helpful
a clean nice place to work out and swim. However, i still suggest expanding the morning swimming hours before 6:30 am. I would suggest at least from 6 am, or it just too rash for people who enjoy swimming before work.
Also the last time I went to the downtown YMCA, the water was not clean, people who went there didn't rinse themselves but got in anyway. After swimming there my skin had some infections. Then I never go back there again!
Friendly staff. Caring instructors.
I love the OAO and chair Yoga classes. Also, I'm 84 years old and love getting out and interacting with other seniors.
Every staff member is friendly and supportive and professional. From the front desk staff the to trainers in the fitness areas to the instructors to the lifeguards. Everyone makes it a great place to work out at your own level in a safe, comfortable environment!
The price
Convenient location, clean facilities and friendly staff members.
I enjoy the group classes best.
The Y is my happy place. I love all the new machines!
E-gym
The facility is clean and maintained very well. The staff is friendly and always pleasant.
I like the number and types of equipment available. The Y is open long enough to serve my needs. And I like the group activity options. I sometimes wish there were more group classes and times as they frequently are filled long before the sessions begin.
I like that everyone is nice and very friendly!
Staff and the people doing the classes!!
I like the people who work at the South Oakland Y! And the people who work out at the South Oakland Y!