Member Testimonials
Lot of exercise opportunities, and good people
First off, I've been working out there for years - since about 2 or 3 years after they opened. So it feels like home. I love the fact that most of the time, there's no kids around. The Tacoma Center Y has everything my partner and I need/want - weight machines, free weights, all the different machines for aerobics, a pool. And, I love the fact that it's not huge. That may be a drawback for some, but for me, it adds to the comfort of the place. And, incidentally, it's 4 miles from our home and a very pleasant walk and so unless it's pouring, I love to walk/jog the 4 miles there and then have a pleasant 4 mile stroll home after working out. Makes for a great day. Oh, and the staff are really wonderful - pleasant, cheerful, helpful. You couldn't ask for more.
Great staff. Nice facility
Its a warm safe building.
Gentle yoga, yin yoga, sound bath, and the friendly staff.
the classes, the staff, and the other participants
just joined a swimming class and i’m so excited
The staff are fabulous!
Welcoming Staff, great, clean facility with every amenity I need and many classes to choose from. I especially enjoy the salt water pool! I had given up lap swimming in the past due to chlorine issues, but now am back doing my favorite exercise. I also appreciate that the Y provides free showers to people in need. Thanks to the YMCA Tacoma Center and Team for being a great place and a true community partner.
Everything. The variety of equipment, the atmosphere, the service and clensiness
It’s a family feeling environment. All of the staff is amazing and the facility is constantly being improved.
The Y has been an important part of our lives for over 35 years. My wife and I met at the Tacoma Center YMCA and will celebrate 34 years of marriage in a few days. It’s about the people. From the staff to the friends you meet it’s a community and a family with purpose.
The facilities are always well maintained and improved and the staff is helpful and friendly. Some of the best days of our lives were running hills or the Point and park with Phil and Charlie. Special place, special times.
Everything!
Especially the friendly, helpful staff!
Excellent!!!
Love the new facility with the steam room, sauna , and hot tub/jacuzzi. The new weight room is great! Staff is friendly and the community of members is casual and comfortable. The locker rooms are tight and the floor to ceiling showers make it difficult to keep an elderly person safe. I only saw one handicap shower. Looking forward to the next phase to spread out and to share the love.
I like that Tacoma Center is consistent each morning with very few disruptions in operation. It has a nice mix of spaces and is thoughtfully laid out in a way that provides private space if needed. The mix of free weights, resistance machines, cardio machines and pool is great and I find that I can change it up week in and week out to fit how I'm feeling.
I do think that there are a few things that could be be improved though.
1. More barbell clips. For some reason these walk around the gym. It feels like this is a safety issue that could cause people to lift without clips. Seems like low hanging fruit to get more clips.
2. I really miss the Expresso bikes. Those were a staple for years and then they broke and disappeared. I find it hard to bike on a stationary bike without something to look at. Any bike with a tv screen or some game component would improve the cardio options at Tacoma Center.
3. The music during the classes in the gym can often be very loud and drown out the sound of personal headphones. Not everyone takes those classes, so it feels like they shouldn't dominate the senses of everyone else who decides to use their membership. Especially at 5:30AM-6AM. Mid-volume seems more appropriate.
The pool area. A great area if you have restricted abilities and/or injuries.
Love it.
I very much like the yoga instructors and the cleanliness of the facility.
Clean friendly.
Staff is excellent. Community of members is welcoming and friendly. Location in downtown Tacoma is really nice. I like the facility - it's well maintained, clean and has a lot to offer for all types of workouts and activities.
the hot tub and I can access the y early in the morning hrs.
Friendly staff
I love the life and activity that fill this place the sounds of families, young people, elders, and children all coming together to do something productive. The variety of options, along with the cultural and ethnic diversity, makes me feel safe. Thank you.
It is always available when I want to use it. The staff are universally friendly and helpful, and the group fitness instructors very expert, engaging, and encouraging. Also, my Center City has the array of Precor machines, running track, group fitness classes, and elliptical machines that I appreciate and use 3 to 4 times a week.
I feel safe there .
I enjoy yoga with Jennifer.
It is a friendly place that offers many types of activities
15 and up attendance.
Located downtown.
Wonderful staff and instructors.
Recent improvements.
Todo desde la resepcion hasta todo lo existente dentro de las instalaciones
I like the classes that are held at convenient times for people who work during the week day. I also really like Amanda, jennifer, Danny and Miranda. They are very welcoming and encouraging. They acknowledge my progress.
Very convenient. I love the machines, the steam room, and the pool. Thank you.
Hi there! I love the downtown Y and I've been working out there for over 40 years. In the past 10 years, my routine is to use the elliptical trainer and then the weight room. I was very sad when you took out the elliptical trainers that have arm motion.
I am writing to request that you install more elliptical trainers. Lately, sometimes all the are in use when I arrive. Other machines are hardly used. The UW Y has 6-8 elliptical trainers.
Their for listening!!
Friendly people, nice pool