Member Testimonials
I like the friendly faces, the instructors and the walking/running track..
The pool in the summertime ..
Hoping to be more active in the coming year atr The Poole YMCA..
John
I feel like family there. They have great classes!!
Everything
Friendly atmosphere where I feel comfortable working out & asking for help if needed.
Great place, staff and members. Indoor walking.
I love the Poole Y. It’s a friendly environment, and the staff are always very encouraging!
Nice clean facilities and nice people.
Always clean and friendly staff always greets you and tells you goodbye. That goes a long way!
Able to play several games of Pickle ball with some great folks.
Tai Chi class. Community feel to the Garner Y
How clean it is!
I love the Poole Y, but so really wish there was more open space at times. It gets crowded during peak times, which I know not much can be done. I also love the fitness classes. Amanda G. is wonderful.
The staff is amazing
Great instructors, good equipment, staff is wonderful, good community feel
Excellent classes! well thought out and planned.
Forming friendships and being held accountable for staying healthy.
The friendly atmosphere and the different programs are what I like about the Poole Family YMCA.
Friendly staff! Convenient location. Clean facility. Access to gym for basketball. Usually weights area busy, but not crowded.
Culture
Excellent staff and facility. Can get through the gym and other members are great.
Especially positive to the entire staff at childcare. Our son has a blast and they are all wonderful!
The helpful staff.
I like that there are group fitness classes and access to the pool in the summertime.
I very much enjoy the friendly staff and the opportunity to met new people.
The gym offers varied classes which is also good.
Nice folks in the cycle class, but we need more cycle class, earlier opening hours and an indoor pool.
Na
Friendly atmosphere abounds in all areas of the Poole Family Y. The staff is helpful and caring.
Classes
Convenient location, nice facility, great class instructors.
Very friendly, informative, courteous, and patient. I'm glad to be a part of the family.

Friendly employees, clean and happy place to be.