Member Testimonials
I love how the instructors encourage my son and give him the skills and confidence to succeed.
LIKE THE POOL
I like that there a classes throughout the day and that the gym is big enough that even when it's a busy time there is room to spread out and complete workouts.
The gym is good, it has everything you need. The staff is really nice and not that fake annoying kind of nice. They are the genuine kind of nice.
Reliable life guards & always can get a lane in the pool.
I have not ventured back to classes or equipment since the pandemic, but almost enjoyed them.
Everything is great
I joined just to use the pool for lap swimming, and generally it has worked well for me. I like being able to reserve a lane, which wasn't possible before the pandemic. I hope that policy stays in place when COVID restrictions end, it was restrictive and a crapshoot to pick a time that wasn't too busy before.
The facilities, of course, are old and a bit run down, but everything pretty much works and the place is kept clean. Desk people and lifeguards are great. I went to Lakin in CB once when you had to close, didn't like the pool as much even though of course all was new and fancy.
Keep up the good work,
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I more love the people and Staff! Jon, Rowland, Tommy, Brandonand the lifeguard Dayton have all been incredible! I love that the pool is now open for family swim and that my kids have a "Winter Time" outlet!
I’m a daily lap swimmer and really like being able to reserve a lane. It not only ensures that I have a lane to swim in, but acts as an commitment I have each day to swim for 45 minutes. These reservations convert what used to be “I’ll try to get to the gym if I get around to it” to “I’ve made an appointment that I need to keep.” Love it!
Nice machines
I am really impressed at how well the YMCA has pivoted to respond to COVID. I swim frequently at the DT Y. 1 year ago the pool was in marginal shape. This past year maintenance and upkeep of the pool has been outstanding. January of this year we gifted $250 to the DT Y pool in gratitude for a job well done. The pool reservation system works very well and I hope you keep it operational even after COVID. The only suggestion is that on weekends the lifeguard has a list of reservations. 2x this past month there were more swimmers than lanes and the lifeguard could not determine who was "breaking the rules". I suggest you don't post this entire response. Certainly you can post that I use the pool frequently and give it high marks. Thanks to all of the employees for their good work. Including Stacey in the mornings.
I wish that masks were required in group exercise classes.
Downtown YMCA is a treasure. I am glad to be a member.
Right now with Covid, the water programs which I am interested are kind of curtailed; however, I have participated in the water joint exercise program.
I do love working out at the Downtown YMCA.
I especially enjoy using the pool, the Dance Fit Class and Yoga.
My suggestion for improvement is to add more yoga classes.
I enjoy the classes I have been taking and the friendly instructors and the class mates I have encountered. Everyone is friendly and helpful.
I do miss the Monday night Mixed Fit and the lady who was instructing.
Love body attack and body pump.
Well managed and pool is clean and right temperature; Please open the downstairs locker room as soon as you ca; Thanks
Open and safe
Nice employees
The app is very user friendly, it's easy to sign up for classes and see capacity for the nearby branches and how many spots are left in each class. Everyone who works there is very kind and helpful. The facilities are not necessarily the newest and shiniest but they are typically consistent and worthy anyway.
Good weight room. Good locker rooms. Good hours. Nice people.
Love your swimming reservation system! All the effort that you have put into staying open during the pandemic is noted and very much appreciated!
Bringing my own towel has not been problem. Towel service is not necessary for me. You might consider dropping it after the pandemic.
One suggestion: A couple of the pull buoys in the swimming area are pretty ragged (maybe they've been tossed out already) and should be replaced.
Thanks for everything you do!
Swim lessons have been great! My daughter enjoys her classes and is really learning how to swim well.
The TBC Classes
But the cost of the classes are included in our monthly fee and you have some really great trainers for your TCB classes and your core classes.
pre-covid: you had good variety of class offerings and times which worked well with my work schedule. You also have lots of weight training equipment and stations. You also have friendly, personable staff. Downtown Y is the best one in Omaha !
Good hours
Good facility
Sense of community
The Y is good for me and many others.
YMCA downtown has excellent instructors and offers a variety of classes.