Member Testimonials
The views, the private locker rooms, the quantity of equip and weights, as well as the the pools!
My experience has been positive.
Returning in January, parking hasn't been the issue I thought it would be.
Seems to be a shortage in full-size lockers....but I haven't not had one either.
Staff has been helpful, as always.
I remember my Y years in the 2K's, when there was a Tues-Thurs yoga class at 6am. Sorry to see that is no longer available. Noon spin was nice too...back in the day.
If I had any complaint, it would be the loss of towels.
The new mens locker room and children’s center takes this place to the next level.
The new changes to the facility locker rooms are exceptional and much appreciated. The staff is sharp, very helpful, and go out of the way to help with anything needed. The parking is a little hassle now, but let's hope it's better for call when complete! Love the staff, the workout facilities, and we play Raquetball there every week! It's the best in Grand Rapids by far!!
I like the ymca downtown Grand Rapids its close its friendly and affordable now with better package deals than before you can even get a scholorship
The remodel in the locker rooms has really cleaned the place up!
It is nicely set up and the workers there are very helpful!
The amenities and accommodation
I appreciate the fact that there are now unisex changing rooms and that the women's sauna/hot tub space feels friendly for my trans partner so far. It would be even better if there were unisex locker space and signage that all changing rooms are explicitly trans inclusive spaces, but so far no one has bothered us (my partner has experienced hate crime at other gyms). I just hope that as a brown trans woman, she would feel as safe as I do if she came by herself. For context, I am white/nonbinary, but fairly cis-passing.
Gym
Yoga classes are the best. The equipment and size of the building and the track are amazing!
i love the faculty, the environment, the social setting, the programs, and the variety of equipment to train or strengthen every area of your health!
Staff was so friendly!
It is a welcoming place with great facilities and front desk staff.
Wow! The upgrades to the decor are beautiful.
Access to the facility's equipment and lockers felt safe, clean and efficient.
Excellent facility and staff are super helpful!
The location, the updates and cleanliness of the facility, the diversity and variety of program offerings, and the welcoming and friendly staff.
I love the YMCA. It is so accessible and welcoming to people of all shapes, sizes, and ages. It makes me feel part of a community that I love!
A Good mix of people, it's clean and the pool area is very comforting.
The women’s locker room and shower is always clean.
The place is modern clean and lively, it's no surprise that it's a popular spot!
The facilities are fantastic! I really appreciated the updates to the locker rooms with the wider lockers and better floor play and amenities. The equipment has always been top-notch, well-maintained, and kept clean. The staff is always helpful and kind. And, in my opinion, the downtown Y has done everything they can to accommodate the complexity of parking. Lastly, I love the steam room and wish all of the GGR YMCAs had them.
Great place
Staff was very helpful
I love the dance classes! It’s a great workout and feels like a party:)
Great variety of classes and friendly professional staff.
I liked that there were a lot of cardio equipment compared to the Belmont/ Rockford one
Fitness classes and weight training equipment.
Although the construction makes parking an issue, the changes in the facility are goid
Staff is friendly. It’s usually very clean. Most of the equipment is newer. Renovations have come out nicely. Men’s locker room is much improved