Member Testimonials
The Lakewood Y offers a variety of experiences to members. The atmosphere is always friendly, welcoming and lively. Its location in Durham makes it convenient to Y members from across the city, and the members who frequent Lakewood appear to be a fairly good cross-section of our wonderful city.
Racquetball courts
It's a very good experience especially for the older group. Everything is good and easy to get to.
It’s a very welcoming place, the gym equipment is readily accessible, it’s very clean and the facilities are inviting – the sauna is large and always operating and the lockers are nice and large. The showers are also large and easy to use with a sense of privacy.
It was a great experience, it was clean, everything works, staff was very friendly and helpful,I will be back!
Great teachers and friendly, supportive environment.
Muy bien
The directors and staff are amazing!
I love this place--the folks at the desk; the people at the gym. It's like a family. Don't close it when the new Y gets built! Spend some $ on it--the steam-room needs some updating.
Lakewood YMCA has all I need and want. Except for not having a pool, I'm very happy with all the other facilities, and it's small size allows for better social relationship with other members. I like it being near my house, which is a big plus, and the facilities are kept clean. I love the steam room and sauna! The staff are wonderful, and there is a good selection of group fitness classes available.
After school hours are very convenient. During pick up line, staff is always ready at the front and attentive.
My son absolutely LOVES both the before and after school programs. The staff are always in a good mood when I interact with them.
Great yoga class with Betsi. Friendly, helpful personnel. Clean facility
Smaller environment and nice equipment.
It’s always nice and clean and I LOVE the sauna and steamroom!!
The staff
The free weights
The hours
It's very clean. Equipment is in good order. Staff are friendly.
I am a steam room member. I love the cleanliness, steam temperature, size and the all the signs you have placed. I was so surprised to see a sign about taking pictures in the sauna. Absolutely crazy that someone would take pictures. Anywho I love it.
Nice sized facility, well kept, good classes with excellent instructors, very friendly front desk.
Love the ample space in the women's steam room, class offerings, and friendly staff.
I like the location which is very convenient for me. The facility is well-maintained and the equipment is kept up-to-date. The staff is friendly and helpful whenever I need anything.
I love the yoga classes but wish temperature in the room was more predictable.
I love you.
Fitness classes and instructors are great! Also, love the facility!
Location, classes
Such a nice little facility
Everything!
The skylights make it cheery!
The women’s locker room has a wonderful layout, with the television, relaxing area, steam room, and Sauna!
Great classes and racketball courts!
Thank you
I'm SO excited about the new step classes with Anthony. He's a fantastic instructor and the move from Hope Valley to Lakewood was a great idea -- there's more space to exercise and more room for people. And, selfishly, it's my preferred YMCA branch. The front desk team is always exceptionally friendly and positive. I'm a proud Lakewood YMCA fan! Thank you all for everything you do!
Its a great space but it would be really helpful if mirrors could be added along some of side walls near the free weights. I have trouble seeing my form when its busy because we are all trying to use the one wall of mirrors. Would love to see that change, but otherwise great spot.