Member Testimonials
I frequented the downtown Y for a very long time until covid. Actually, I tried going back several times, but staff were not doing a good job enforcing the mask policy. So I left the downtown Y. Later, I returned, but I visit Lakewood more than downtown. I still have friends downtown, but Lakewood has a group of us old guys that have become good friends and Ping Pong had much to do with that becoming a reality.
Saturday was my first time to visit the Downtown Y. I liked it a lot, and was (pleasantly) surprised to find that parking was easy and accessible. In addition, there was plenty of gym space, and the facility was not too crowded. Finally, the staff was very helpful, and made sure I could find my way around. Highly recommend!
I appreciate the friendly personnel and clean safe environment. It was a hassel-free experience.
Thanks
Dr. Hatch
I like group fitness classes.
The hand rail on the stairs going up from the lobby is perpetually sticky fo ryears and needs to be stripped and repainted
The Team that works there is Welcoming every day , kind attentive friendly and responsive.
The pool is excellent!!!!
It’s my home away from home.
Thank you all ❣️🙏❤️🌻
The classes, but would like more water aerobics, and the diversity of the membership.
The variety of equipment, Thrive classes, the community, access to an indoor track
I need to take this chance to mention the parking issue at the downtown branch. It seems clear that some people who park in the lot are not Y members. If we had cardstock parking passes, to display in our cars, and cars without the passes initially got warnings but eventually got towed, this might solve the problem.
I like seeing a lot of familiar faces - including many of the staff and members. I am greeted immediately when I sign in at the front desk. I also enjoy that the members are a range of ages.
Staff are always pleasant and accommodating. The bathroom is clean. Good variety of classes
Facility, friendly atmosphere, location.
the culture of kindness respect and acceptance, lack of overpopulated spaces, and flexible understanding staff
Diversity of classes. Helpful, knowledgeable front desk. Easy to get acquainted with the possibilites.
The facility is well equipped and set up.
The staff members are very pleasant, fun & helpful. Thank you all. Cw
The downtown Durham YMCA is a great place to work out. The staff is very friendly and there are so many great activities to enjoy.
Hours of operation. All facilities are usually available. The wet area is no longer clean as it used to be. I would encourage you to make sure that the steam room and sauna are always on. Member reaction is bad when they are not clean and open. The drain pipes stink to high heaven often.
Membership was super easy. Dee was wonderful at explaining how everything works. She gave a great tour and answered all of our questions.
Love the indoor track and swimming.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The place is clean and machines in good working order generally. Good mix of classes available.
I love the pool, both-one for warmth and one to cool down in this hot weather. everyone who works the front desk is friendly and helpful. You feel welcomed when you arrive.
It has classes and machines that I like, and I like the vibe—it feels like Durham to me, because it has people from all walks of life.
It is a very supportive environment.
Great community
The people are wonderful, both staff and members. There are people of all ages, races, and physical fitness abilities there. The equipment is great. While I don't need it now, many years ago I totally appreciated the childcare that is provided at the YMCA, and would recommend it for any parent to help them with self-care and health while raising a family. Watching the young children playing basketball on Saturday mornings in the gym is a treat. I love belonging to the great YMCA community too because when I travel it typically is easy to find a YMCA that I can visit. I have belonged to the YMCA for roughly 20+ years. I plan to continue my membership for many more!
It is a complete gym with everything that you will help you with your goals.
Friendliness of the staff, convenience to my work place and the equipment
The locker room, the water aerobic classes.
Great community. Good equipment. Variety of equipment and classes. The pool, indoor track, gym, and weight room.
The people who work there are friendly and helpful. They have very good class offerings.
I can walk
Lap pool open for swimming
Offering virtual classes when an instructor is not available
Friendly front desk staff
Good instructors
All of the gym and locker room areas are kept very clean and the equipment is kept in good condition. The staff is friendly enough. So, all together it provides a pleasant experience.
Price