Member Testimonials
I like that there’s an indoor track to walk around during inclined conditions. Friendly greeting from staff.
Really enjoy all the positive people
It has all the equipment I need, and I just like the vibe—friendly staff, and it feels like one of the last places downtown where you can feel the soul of Durham.
I’m have been a member for years and years! I get more physically relief for pains and pain management! My overall health wellness and spiritual wellness is due to being active! It’s a great place to meet strong positive people
The Customer Service and the politeness of everyone you meet.
I mostly use the pool and men's locker room, always very clean
I am loving the Zumba classes with Tracy & Willa, I really enjoy these ladies. My kids love the pool as well.
I love that it's open and sunny, and that it's populated by such a wonderful cross-section of Durham. Young and old, black white, serious lifters, and people just running on the treadmill. I fear the new gym won't be as homey and inviting. I wish the gods would intervene and save this great old building.
Friendly staff
The staff at this location is very welcoming, friendly and helpful! I am always greeted with a smile and have received help when requested—from opening my locker when I have misplaced my key to providing assistance when items have been carelessly left by me or my friends. I also appreciate all the activities that are planned for the members at this location! I have also noticed that when I or others regular members have missed lots of days, the staff always let us know that we have been missed!! I love this location and hope that more money can be allocated to improve this facility to equal much newer YMCA’s.
I love this Y. It's not luxurious, but I've found the employees to be friendly and happy.
Convenient, well equipped, friendly and helpful staff, family atmosphere, yoga and other classes.
We primarily use the downtown durham YMCA because our daughter swims with YOTA and my husband and I use the upstairs gym facilities twice a week. YOTA is an amazing team that our daughter thoroughly enjoys. She is happy that the pool was recently cleaned and painted. The gym facilities are nicely equipped, well-maintained and clean. I wish the space was a bit larger as it can certainly get crowded during peak hours of the day. It would be great if there could be more parking.
Friendly staff, never have to wait for machines, Bob’s fit swim class
I like the people who work there and the people who go there. One of the friendliest places in the city.
I also use the Asheville Y, and the people who work there are just as nice, but the people who go there are not. Don't know what the problem is.
This is a great Y. Always has been. I've belonged since 1987 (used to go to Lakewood).
I’m a fan of the inclusive atmosphere of the Downtown Durham YMCA.
Diversity of membership. Wide array of class offerings. Fitness staff is top notch.
The friendliness of the staff, and swimming
Tony's water aerobics M, W, F. Yogao Tues 11:30 and Yoga Thursday 11:15.
All staff are kind and friendly.
Leni Covington
I like the people who work there. I like the equipment and indoor pool
It is affordable
I was convenient, but can we get some big towels and some shower stalls? Only things missing
Customer Service, great & friendly members
The location friendly people great trainers a great place to spend valuable time
So far I've just been in water arobics and I love Toni! I
I would recommend the Y to anyone looking for a good gym downtoen.
I love that they have they are setup where anyone no matter their age can be sureto get a good workout experience 💪 🌝
It’s location Downtown!
Classes are terrific and consistent and the instructors are great.
I love the people of the Durham YMCA!
I value being a member of the Downtown Durham Y. It is my home Y. Expanded hours on the weekend (especially for the pool) would be nice. As revisions are planned for the Y, increasing the number of lap swimming lanes and adding racquetball courts would be valuable. Otherwise, I think its a great facility.