Member Testimonials
The people and the atmosphere
Indoor pool - youth basketball program.
The Friendly people
Compared with other Ys it is more relaxed and staff appears to be friendlier in Palo Alto than other places. I would just wish that the entrance to various Y facilities would be more seamlessly. Every time when I go to another Y I'm treated like a guest or my status needs to be double checked with the Palo Alto facility.
Specialized
there are so many things about the palo alto fam y that we love, we have been members for over forty years. i do zumba, dance, all sorts of classes, my husband does all sorts of exercising there. we love the east palo alto y as well. my husband does many classes there. it is a great place for friendship, fitness and fun. Name removed
All the programs are of interest but I live in the pool. In that area I enjoyed all three pools, but spent most of my time in the lap pool.
There is a large variety of fitness classes offered at various times. I like the indoor pool and my kids really enjoyed learning to swim in the warm indoor pool. The weight room is spacious and has enough machines/space. I like that there is a large gym and open gym time for basketball. Staff is friendly and helpful!
Friday close too early
I love the spin class I attend every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The many people who go to the Y are kind, interesting people. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The facility is maintained well. I have nothing but positive comments.
Cleanliness, lots of classes to offer, pool looks big enough for lap swim, ample parking.
Easy access, friendly environment, good facilities, good programs.
Wide range of exercise activities, nice staff and close by.
swimming classes and swimming coaches
I'm a staff so not sure if this should count :)
Love the inclusivity and welcomeness of the YMCA!
All the classes, yoga classes in particular. And the new swimming program team!
Great volleyball program.
Its an amazing place for kids, senior, adult. Everything is very clean and PAFY have everything you need. I feel so at home, everyone, is so incredibly friendly.
The facility feels like a community and it caters to members of varied backgrounds, age groups, and fitness levels.
Great facilities and lots of good exercise classes and options
Amazing group ex schedule, great instructors, friendly employees
The classes.
variety and flexibility
Warm water pool, jacuzzi.
lots of parking, large clean facility
I love the water classes... However, when you removed the 10 minute rule, you made it a serious issue with me. It interrupts my workout. How safe is it to have folks arrive 30 minutes late to a class and disturb those who arrive on time. Why do we have to put up with folks who think it is ok to arrive well after the start time? How rude it must seem to the teacher. Please reinstate the 10 minute rule.
There is a diversified amount of classes. I just come for the showers.
Awesome exercise classes, pool, clean locker rooms, availability of towels, awesome front desk. staff and great crowd.
high quality classes, friendly staff and atmosphere
Convenience. I walk there.