Some things never change... And the downtown Hamilton YMCA is one of those timeless dumps. More…read morethan ten years later, this place is the same dilapidated sinkhole people call "a gym". The hallways make you feel like you're walking through a psychiatric ward and the locker room makes you feel like you were time-warped to the '90s. The lockers are small and rancid: imagine the smell of curry body odour and old man crotch straps. Barf! I was there for a run, but couldn't wait to escape! Menu - N/A Food - N/A Drink - N/A Hours - 5 stars: It's open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, even on holidays, that's pretty sweet, if you have absolutely nothing to do except go to the YMCA on a holiday. They open at 5:30 AM and close at 10:00 PM on weekdays, weekend and holiday hours vary. Not bad. Location - 5 stars: Not sure if the location actually gets 5 stars or 1. You're right in the heart of downtown Hamilton - ugh, a reaction that, for most people, would be a mix between spontaneous vomiting and a sense of nostalgia for "Old Hamilton". Wait Time - N/A Service - 4 stars: Thank god, the attendant who signed me up for the one day pass had decent manners. She was polite, sensible, and knew what she was doing. This is a rarity in a jungle of hill billy folks wandering the streets of downtown like "The Walking Dead". Venue/Vibe - 1 star: I did not feel safe! From the locker room to the gym, I was clutching my wallet for dear life - no kidding. You will see eyes dart over your valuables. Keep your wallet and phone near you and do not put them in your locker - it's not safe! Cleanliness - 1 star: If I could draw a picture representing the YMCA, it would be a toxic dump. From the lockers to the gym equipment to the hallways and rooms, it looks filthy. You would think that they would invest in renovating this place, guess not. Washrooms - 1 star: A birthplace for Hamilton cockroaches, the toilets and showers are also the perfect place to get your next plantar wart. If you have to pee - or heaven forgive, poop, you'll be sorry if you've got any relief here. Hold on tight. House Rules - N/A Cost - 3 stars: $11 for a one-day pass for the gym, including lockers, sauna, cardio equipment and weights. $1 extra for towels, but towels stunk even before using it - gross. I suppose you get what you get for a "poor man's" gym membership. X factor - 1 star: The only thing special about downtown Hamilton's YMCA is that it's a great place to get robbed when you go for a work out. Even if you dodge the thieves, try avoiding the ancient-dust-gathering gym equipment or landfill locker rooms. Downtown Hamilton YMCA, you need to clean up your act - big time. I came here for swimming classing in the '90s and came today for a workout in your gym; nothing has changed. Splash a coat of fresh paint, update your equipment, renovate your locker rooms; just invest in your gym! What are you doing with all those membership fees for the last two decades? For Yelpers, avoid this "gym" like your trashy ex; this place is a slimy disappointment and makes you wonder why you even considered coming here. Go elsewhere!

Staff friendly, trainers knowledgeable helpful. Equipment satisfied, classes excellent. Prices…read moreare very high, even with assisted low income membership, with ten percent increase every twelve months fifty two weeks my membership is over forty dollars a month, cant imagine how much for non assisted. I am with rymal road highway fifty three location between upper james and wentworth. Luckily i have funding that allows me to continue, otherwise i would switch to world gym or similar for ten dollars per month or twenty with classes and personal trainers. Please make affordable memberships

Circle square ranch is an amazing place to run away too. Staff is very receptive and willing to…read moremake sure guests are impressed. I have attended four events at this facility. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Food is also amazing

Appleby Ice Centre is amazing. Came here for a lacrosse game in mid July. The location is right off…read moreof QEW, and there is tons of parking. For food and other necessities, there is vending machines and, bathrooms accessible from all 4 rinks. There is tons of seating in and around all arenas especially 1 and 2. Rinks 3 and 4 are all summer ice. But that is different for 1 and 2, to assist lacrosse. It's almost like 2 different arenas 3,4 then 1,2.

Nice, big, bright and clean. Very kid friendly and easy to get around. If you're looking for ice…read morepad 3 or 4, it might be easier to park around the side of the building so you will have a shorter walk. Ample dressing room space and seating.

This place is awesome! My daughter (10 yo) learned Scratch programming and is now interested in…read morecoding. The building is clean and organized with one way entrance/exit clearly labelled and plenty of hand sanitizers throughout. The staff are friendly and made the program fun to learn. We are looking forwarding to the Minecraft create camp this month!

This is a new place, it has a big clean modern pool…read more whole bunch of skating rinks and a walking/jogging track. one think this place is missing is weight GYM.

This is still a great little park but as you can see by my latest pictures, it is always a good…read moreidea to watch your children closely when going to this or any park. Wild animals are just that... wild. You never know what they may do and if your child mistakes them for a pet it may not be a pleasant situation. As I said, I still love this park and and feel it is a great place to go.

A nice little parkette with a playground and area large enough to play soccer or football. The park…read moreis surrounded by a wooded area and a small creek that is home to a flock of ducks which are brave enough to stay while people watch them from the small wooden bridge. Just be careful around dawn and dusk as there are coyotes in the area.

Been working with kids raging 2-7 yrs old and they love this place.they have so much to do here.read more

My active son LOVES this place! He plays there for hours without the usual 'burnout' like at other…read moregyms because there is such a range of activities, from climbing, to swinging, to arts and crafts. The owners are so kind and helpful and always engage positively with the children. We go 2-3 times per week!

Great club and good program for both adults and kids. Nice people to play with…read more Michael