Member Testimonials
Fantastic team! Truly some of our favorite people in all of downtown Durham.
Fellowship in my classes
I loved my time at the Y :)
Swimming and basketball
The kids love going so it’s a win for a device-free evening!
variety of activities. quality of group ex staff is stellar. Really wish there were group ex cardio or strength classes on weekday AMs at 600am ish other than Mondays. Can we get aerobics at 600am on Tues- Fri? I can only make it to Nancy's classes at Lakewood when I am on vacation. Would love to have an option of that caliber at any location.
I am treated like a valuable family member. I am always warmly greeted by my name. They know my favorite locker number and my favorite machines. The facility is always clean and inviting.
Early operating hours
Convenient location and great swim classes for my toddler.
Availability of Birdie as a trainer. Good size gym and equipment. Good size fitness room. Friendly front desk folks. Location.
Spinning classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Like the diversity of staff and members.
Love my classes there...only challenge is sometimes parking!
Community, camaraderie, and amazing staff!
The staff
I think the location is great. But we need more classes like pump HIT and combat. The room used currently is really too small for the group. In some aspects a small room is great if that matches the number of folk registered but as an MD at Duke, I love this gym and would come here more often if there was a bigger class room for group sessions and more classes offered. Totally understand though it space is limited. Thanks
I love the hours. I love the people who work here. I do wish it was a little bit more updated, but other than that fantastic spot 100% worth it
Great vibe and experience, mixed culture…
The people, the facilities, the sense of community
I love the diversity and sense of community at the Downtown Durham YMCA.
childrens camps
Amazing swim classes. Stella was an excellent instructor for my adult swim class. With a class with varied swim levels, she made sure every single person felt comfortable in the water and provided individual guidance to practice on. She also helped modify techniques for beginners to work up to. Highly recommend!
Really loved the zumba class with Willa. But also everyone is always friendly and I've never had any issues with the equipment.
Everything
Customer service very good
Staff are always friendly and helpful. Facility is always clean and equipment in good condition.
Great options and great people
The staff are very friendly, professional and helpful. The facility is very clean. The variety of classes offered especially the swimming classes.
I like the friendly people , its down-to-earth vibe and its diversity - all types of people use the Y.
I also like its mission and outreach.
Clean with friendly staff
I met with the nutritionist who works with people who have diabetes. I also toured the facility. It was very clean. I especially like the way the pool is laid out for families and training. I am thinking I would like to come here when I swim.