Member Testimonials
I am very happy as a new member at the Durham Y. Having been at many other Ys over the years, I can say this Y has the best pickup basketball scene of all! I love that a Y staff member, usually Dre, is managing the scoreboard and who has the next game-- as a connosieur of pickup basketball, I know how rare and valuable this is.
I've also felt very welcomed by the front desk staff. Tony, in particular, has made me feel very welcome and even complimented me on my consistency at the gym-- that really meant a lot!
Overall, I would highly recommend the Durham Y. The only request would be to have the mens sauna more consistently on, but that doesn't detract from the Durham Y being a great facility.
Thank you!
I highly recommend the Downtown Durham YMCA. I have been a member since its inception and could not be more pleased with the facilities and the staff. I am an 83 year old resident of Old North Durham and the DDY helps keep me youthful and healthy. Glad to hear it will remain in place, where is and as is! Best, Graham
FELLOWSHIP AND VARIETY OF PROGRAMING.
Class I took
Facility
People there, employees and members
Convenient location, frinedly staff, good hours (I like early morning)
Close to home
Clean and friendly
Ease to use
Great place to keep in shape with people of all ages. Everyone is friendly
It the best family option in town! the Durham YMCA provides access to a variety of exercise options, indoor and outdoor pools, camps, kids sports, etc.
I like to be able to have a nice friendly place to be able to exercise in other to get in shape and stay healthy at a reasonable prize to socialize and meet people to make life easier. The staff and teacher are good and seems to enjoy helping you meet your goals in life.
Convenience, friendliness of staff, variety of exercise choices.
I like the convenience to my home.
The swimming pool, sauna (though it needs and update) and the people are so friendly!
Location
The size and space in the facility. Also, the number of equipment available.
More natural light in the pool area. What is with the two huge television screens in the small exercise room?
Fantastic
Comfortable low stress place to exercise. Folks at front desk are so welcoming!
It is close to my house
Overall I really enjoyed the variety of classes. The gym equipment is also great for my needs. Ans I love the saunas and the steam rooms
I love to play basketball and I have a hard time finding an open court , where I can work on my skills.
There is always an opening there in the afternoon where I can get some court time.
You’re always there
The people
After only 2 days, I have found some dance exercise classes that I like and are at times I can attend. I hope this continues
The training pool
I like the staff! Joseph is great as well as desk staff and lifeguards!
Nice and spacious
I enjoy the friendly environment.
The staff and other members are the most friendly people on the planet. So mutually supportive.
Love Anthony but the fan in the room upstairs was not working . Please fix it. It’s super hot when you’re working out.
The Atmosphere