Member Testimonials
Great gym. Plenty of facilities and classes. Well maintained
Family atmosphere
Cleanliness
Upbeat atmosphere
Good workout equipment, especially eGym
Light and airy decor
Pleasant staff
I appreciate the option to do my own thing. I do like that there are options for all levels f activities but, I currently do not take any classes.
Friendly people and community involvement.
Especially good senior classes and aqua aerobics classes.
Clean facilities and attentive staff. Appreciate the towel service.
The personal trainers and the receptionists are good. The weight room and the small upgraded room is fine. It would be good to schedule posture classes and classes in which participants talk with the instructors and each other.
the facility is clean, friendly staff
I especially enjoy the Banks Center and its exercise machines, as well as the 2x weekly 12:00 RPM class led by Shu-Mei.
Upbeat, friendly staff... especially Larry with Senior Exercise... Yaser and Ralph in the weight rooms...
I love the youth basketball program. The coaches are inclusive and encouraging. They know basketball and encourage teamwork.
Clean and good swrvice
Great variety of classes offered throughout the day, with friendly and welcoming instructors who create a positive, encouraging atmosphere. Their expertise really shows, and the space feels comfortable and inviting. Signing up is easy and convenient, making it a great experience all around
Youth programs
I've been a member for decades and appreciate the classes and activities that are a good fit for each stage of life - currently in the senior fitness class and Larry is great!
Sauna
Youth sports. Professional but keeping it fun at the same. The coaches work well with the kids.
Coaches are knowledgeable and positive!
Many options to choose; friendly staff , great swimming pool ; dedicated life guards & front desk. Not to mention weight room.
The indoor rec. pool (I use almost everyday to do laps because of the warmer water temp.) is a real life saver for me and I greatly appreciate it!!! A great service to the community!!!
E-gym equipment are great! Machines are well maintained. Ralph and Yaser have wonderful positive energy. Yoga and core classes with Tomako, Thet and Dorothy are challenging. Facilities are clean. Front entrance crew are interactive and friendly. I give high marks and I have gone to this Y for 53 years.
Swim lessons
Great pool, wonderful gym, caring staff!
Great dance classes, great facilities! Love it!
(Though I go to two other local Y’s, also. All are super!)
PAFY is 1 of the best YMCAs I ever found.
It is doing great for all ages and the community. Keep going!!
Lap pool
I like the group classes and appreciate the efforts you are making to add more (obviously long way to go to pre-covid levels). Also grateful for the extra body pump equipment and the new mats!
Overall I am very satisfied with the Family YMCA here at Palo Alto that I frequent. But I notice there just isn't enough information/manuals about the machines such as the Treadmill. Meaning the different features available and how to connect your own electronics to it etc.
I wonder if this sort of information about the equipment and features + and user manual could be maintained in the SCV YMCA website ... I am willing to volunteer some time to identify the machines and available manuals in the Family YMCA. It may also be that the manufacturer Life Fitness is willing to loan someone to help with this task.
Swim lessons are going great!
Everything
Staff are considerate and effective. Many happy faces of participants.
Great senior classes. Love the recreation warm pool.