Member Testimonials
Very nice, easy, pleasant!
Great non-threatening place to work out. Staff is always supportive.
My friends, the steam room. Cleanness of facilities.
The friendly staff and location options!
Dear Board of Directors,
It's just great. The helpfulness of the staff is remarkable .
Lots of people have helped me at various times. I wish I knew all their names, but Maria, Wilson, Elijah, Lexx are names I know, so come to mind.
And all the woman at the front desk are very kind and personable, always interested in my progress. They called GoAccess for me when I lost my phone. The two in the upstairs office (next to the water fountain), also are encouraging and let me borrow a 'clicker' to count laps. Very helpful!
Staff members Elijah and Wilson worked to bring up HGTV on a TV in front of the treadmill, after that channel just disappeared. Went out of their way to do so. It wasn't an easy task.
The custodian always welcoming with a friendly greeting. It's a wonderful gym to be a member of.
I'm 83 and am walking better today, in my old age,, because of the Downtown Y in Durham.. Feeling good The!
The most amazing, helpful staff anywhere.
Kudos!
Gail Carson
PS
HGTV has disappeared again. Could it be left on permanently? It was there for two years or more,, always on TV #2.
And now is nowhere to be seen. I hate to keep bothering the staff about it, so I don't mention it anymore.
I love the staff and the patrons and most of the instructors
The facility is first rate. The hours it is open are awesome. And all of the staff are very friendly. I couldn’t be happier with my experience there.
I love all of the workout options (weights, cardio, swimming, basketball) and keeping things in tip-top shape.
Proximity and decent weight room options
I appreciate that it is welcoming to everyone.
The friendly staff
The staff is extremely helpful, friendly and professional.
Everything except:
1. Need to extend weekend hours to 6:00 pm at least.
2. Wet areas need to be cleaned more often, twice per day at least.
Love the location. It serves the diverse population of downtown Durham very well. Accessible to all ages, ethnicities, and income levels.
Recently my wife Diane decided to rejoin the Y. The process of combining my senior membership into a joint membership was handled very well and very smoothly.
We appreciate all that your staff did to make this simple and straightforward.
Clean facility. Lots of workout options.
Friendly greetors
I have been a member for over a year now and I love it. There is a nursery that keeps my kids while I workout which is the most convenient part for me. There are so many classes you can take in addition to the weight room floor. The sauna and steam room in the women’s locker from is an added bonus.
Great membership for our family!
A great a place to relax and enjoy with friends and family
Great people and atmosphere
Friendly employees, good exercising environment.
The staff
The counselors are kind and patient. My son got to do lots of fun activities and exercise.
I love the Y! The people at the counter are the best! Everyone is so friendly and creates a great atmosphere.
Convenient to work. Camp counselors have been wonderful. Day camps are well structured and organized. We look forward to joining more camps
Staff & members of the Downtown Y are friendly, inclusive & encouraging. I especially appreciate the indoor track for running during bad or hot weather and having the fitness machines available in the same facility.
I like the Monday Zumba class with Tracey the best. however, I wish the music could be on the speakers for everyone like it used to be, not just on individual headphones. The basketball players next-door don’t like the music, they can adapt, and just stay focused on their game!
Convenience in location
It's small and close to my house