Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
225 Washington Ave
Bay City
MI 48708
United States

Member Testimonials

Report a concern   February 25, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Amanda Matzke Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

The pool and steam room!

Report a concern   February 25, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Joseph Ferranti Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

The weights are great and the track is good plus have to make time to swim and to use the sauna....please continue to let us all that the YMCA has to offer.... excellent place to workout and meet new friends!!!

Report a concern   February 23, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Jon Gilbert Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Everything

Report a concern   February 22, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.M. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Price is reasonable. Their facility is very clean. They have great classes.

Report a concern   February 22, 2023 — Rated 9 out of 10 by Chris Girard Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

I spend about 2 hours a day at the Y which is only second to my home so in essence it's my home away from home. I appreciate the efforts to promote living a healthy lifestyle supporting the Mind, Body, and Spirit in our community. There are some opportunities for improvement in maintenance, Communication amongst staff and how changes to schedules are communicated to its members. For example a program was started that recoginized members who attended 25 times per month or more into a drawing for a sweatshirt. I never see updates on who has received that recognition. The other opportunity is to gather more feedback from members when changes are made to classes so you can have a proactive response versus a reactionary response. I do look forward to the opening of the new park across the street and I'm proud to be able to support the new Kitchen to help support our Community. Thanks for all your do!!!

Report a concern   February 21, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Charles Hewitt Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Good value for the cost of membership. And I’m glad the Y continues to abide by its mission

Report a concern   February 21, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.M. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

The facility itself is awesome. And the staff matches it with their friendly and welcoming attitude toward us members. Keep up your good work.

Report a concern   February 21, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by K.D. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

The 24/7 weight area is the best because it doesn’t have loud music and it has many televisions.

Report a concern   February 20, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Christopher Reames Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

The staff was very helpful. The physicality is clean

Report a concern   February 20, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by T.S. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Everything. I enjoy swimming in the pool. If the weather outside is not good I walk on the track, use the stationary bike & rowing machine.
The staff is very friendly & has been helpful to me.

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Report a concern   February 20, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.T. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Great Sunday morning Spin/Core class..thumbs up for Kara!

Report a concern   February 20, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.V. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Friendly, knowledgeable, and clean

Report a concern   February 20, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Joye Kramer Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

It is a great place for indoor exercises and the staff are very pleasant!!!

Report a concern   February 17, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.D. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Clean

Report a concern   February 17, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Tammy Bills Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Opened/space, options, friendly staff,

Report a concern   February 16, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.P. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

One of the nicest facilities I have ever been to.

Report a concern   February 16, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Jason Clevenger Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

I've always loved the Y and though I've switched over to mostly swimming now I love that the 24 hour part is always there for weird weightlifting types like me who sometimes want to lift at 1am. I've even managed to get some of my friends signed up with you!

Report a concern   February 16, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by L.S. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Nice facilities, up to date equipment, plenty of activities available, focus on recreation for all ages, and a great location.

Report a concern   February 16, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by V.W. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

I am still not happy with the two person per wide lane reservation policy.
My workout is best in a wide lane because I don’t do a typical lap swim workout.
The recent changeover for the online reservations for lanes and lag in being able to sign up is frustrating as I swim for pain relief related to psoriatic arthritis, not knowing when or how I will be reserving lanes for next week makes me anxious.
I don’t check email frequently so I had no clue the reservation policy would change, I’m not even sure if there was an email sent.
Possibly the white board used to inform of court and other closures giving the lap swimmers notification there would be changes soon would’ve been appreciated.
I swim so I can function and to decrease pain.
I am also frustrated with lanes being closed for multiple slots in a room for lessons.
I understand lessons are a necessary financial program and kids need to learn to swim, but I can only swim.
I’ve worked it out and take the wide lane if it’s open and deal with the narrow lane when I have to.
I witnessed a lifeguard explain to another swimmer that I took that lane, it was open he did not have a reservation I can only assume he wanted me to move and determined I was in the wrong lane by the female name. I totally appreciated that. I think her name is Abby not sure, she works frequently.
I am always happy with the social control and safety the lifeguards keep consistently in the pool area.
The cleanliness of the building and showers is excellent , friendliness of the staff is amazing.

Report a concern   February 16, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Robert Holmes Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Wonderful environment with a wide variety of activities. Something for everyone.

Report a concern   February 15, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Sara Montgomery Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

I love the community of friends I’ve made

Report a concern   February 15, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by T.S. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Great place to workout. Very friendly people. I do wish some of the equipment would be updated. There are some great machines out there.

Report a concern   February 15, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Tracy Oswald Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

I love all the options the Y has to offer. I can choose to swim or ride a bike or treadmill. I like the choice of equipment available. I feel challenged and it pushes me to my goals.

Report a concern   February 14, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Cheryl Goodwin Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

I love everything about the Y!!

Report a concern   February 14, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Deb Koch Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Up beat staff
Cleanliness
Employment of developmentally disabled
Excellent equipment in good condition
Great hours
Pool steamrooom and sauna available

Report a concern   February 14, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Shannon Rose Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

Convenience & very friendly staff. A beautiful facility!

Report a concern   February 14, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Wanda Knapp Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

I love the pool, hot tub and sauna. I’m also starting to love the exercise ing equipment.

Report a concern   February 14, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by W.G.R. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

The Y has much to offer no matter what kind of workout you're interested in. It's nice to meet up with friends and sit back and relax and talk about sports and what's going on in the world.

Report a concern   February 14, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by B.R. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

The Y is a place where one can discover not only a way to keep & Maintain the physical aspects of the body but also be around a community of like minded individuals. The ladies that I know from the Y come from a large variety of backgrounds, yet are similar in encouragement and compassion they share. I have changed and grown to be a better person because of my experiences at the Y (physically, mentally, and emotionally). I’m part of the Y community and proud of it.

Report a concern   February 14, 2023 — Rated 10 out of 10 by T.B. Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
What do you like about your Dow Bay Area Family YMCA experience?

I like everything about the Y - I'm especially happy that the men's steam room finally seems to be reliable and that the pool has been warmed up a couple of degrees. (That may not sound like much, but it really does make a huge difference in comfort and my interest in continuing to use the pool on a regular basis.)

One thing I wish you would reconsider: reseving parking spaces for "employee of the month" and "member of the month". These spaces are always empty and the lot is frequently full. These spaces would almost certianly be better utilized as senior and/or handicapped parking.


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