This seems to be a large YMCA, including a running track a basketball court a huge workout area with lots of free weights and machines. The best thing is it has three swimming pools. One pool is basically a splash type pool for free swim. they also have a designated lap pool, which is what I am interested in. The third is an outside pool, which I have not used however, summer is approaching and I will check it out, but I assume it's gonna be for family and children on hot days more than someone like myself that swims laps. The facility is very large, but has tight parking. It is located behind downtown Malden. The staff throughout the facility all seem very nice and always try to be helpful. Be prepared when school lets out for there to be a lot of extra activity here as that's one of the high populated times of the day toddlers and highschoolers alike. read more

Malden YMCA - Gyms Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

Sophie at the front desk greeted me with a warm smile and cheerful disposition! It set the tone for the entire customer experience. She handled my request for health reimbursement forms promptly and efficiently which I appreciated. You would be well advised to never let her go! read more

So grateful to have this space for all the fitness classes, programs, pool, courts, walking/running track, and for the wonderful staff and teachers! read more

This Y has a very attractive/affordable monthly fee and a decent amount of free parking, which is the main reason for the 4th star. About half of the gym equipment is rather old, a bit creaky/decrepit and could use updating. The main workout area is spacious but poorly lit, seemingly by industrial fluorescent lights about the same age as the machines, and thus rather dreary, though there is no shortage of equipment or space. Unfortunately, most of the cardio equipment in the nice glass-walled dedicated cardio section is second-rate compared to that of other Boston area Ys. Perhaps this is a result of the lower membership dues? Floor staff and members have a rather aloof vibe. This being New England, nothing out of the ordinary really. One of the biggest pros of this Y is its decently hot sauna, which is a big plus especially during the colder months...don't know why it isn't more common at all gyms in this region. However, said sauna does NOT have any posted rules---as such, it is a much less pleasant environment than it could be. Namely, this sauna often smells bad and slippery pools of mysterious (probably better not to know, lol) liquids often form on the concrete floor. Equally gross: instead of wearing just a towel or at most, a pair of swim trunks in the sauna, many members wear their full workout outfit or even street clothes in the sauna, which only adds to the, ahem, "special aroma" of the place. Below this review, I've attached the sauna rules applied at the Cambridge Y and mostly followed by their members, which makes a huge positive difference. If only the Malden Y had the same! In particular, it's painfully obvious that many users of this sauna fail to shower first BEFORE getting into the sauna post-workout. Yes, the olfactory consequences are exactly as dreadful as you can imagine. Another big drawback: The locker room and shower areas are often quite crowded. Not great during winter virus season. Cleaning staff, if there are any, are nowhere to be seen during normal business hours when they are most needed. This is unfortunately a common problem at many gyms, however (cough cough, Planet Fitness). Being open one hour later on Fridays than the Cambridge Y and offering free parking and less traffic en route, are the only things that keep me swinging by this place a few times a month. read more

Malden YMCA - Gyms Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

I've been going to the YMCA in Malden for a long time, and I always feel welcomed. The staff there are very helpful, especially Rose. She is always so kind and energetic. She starts her day early, opening at 5:30 a.m., and I've never seen her tired or not attentive. She always greets everyone with a smile while checking people in. I truly appreciate her positivity and dedication. It makes the YMCA such a great place to be. read more

Love it, great SACC program. They are very nice and show great respect to kids . I loved how they had so many activities to do

The place is very dirty and smell horrible. There's no floor manage and the people who goes there are not so good to keep the place clean. The front desk ladies are annoying when get close to close the place. Keeping announcing every 5 minutes. Besides that, the gym close very early. I do not recommend this place to nobody. read more

YMCA is a great organization, they represent and care for the community and have great programs for both children and adults !

Dirty locker rooms & very dirty pool -- they keep both the therapy pool & lap pool at a very high temperature and allow babies with soiled diapers in them...you're basically swimming in a cesspool of germs. The whirlpools are really unsanitary. Weight room is dirty -- no effort made to have members wipe down equipment. Poorly ventilated. saunas and steam rooms are not clean as well. Group exercise classes are very crowded in poorly ventilated, small spaces. They haven't updated the facility since it was built decades ago and it shows signs of its age. Staff aren't very helpful-- go here if you want to be treated rudely. read more

Don't come here. The woman at the front desk has a very bad attitude. She is very rude. She is a Vietnamese. The environment is very dirty, and the swimming pool disinfectant smells very heavy. read more

I don't often post reviews, but I felt that I shouldn't let this one get away. I was swimming recently in the morning and had an extra 100yds left. I asked if I could wrap up and was told no, which was fine but then the lifeguard got nasty and started mocking everything I said which made me feel very uncomfortable. This is the person who is supposed to be in charge of your safety and he decides to bully patrons in the water. When I reported the situation to the Aquatics Director, RoseMarie Anastasiades, she then proceeded to tell me that I was out of line and made up a story to defend her and her staff's actions. I immediately canceled my membership and will never go back to this facility. Judging from past reviews, this isn't the first time the aquatics staff here has had issues. Maybe it's time that they start refreshing the employees instead of the facilities. read more

Malden is the 7th local Y that I have visited. And they stand out in 2 big ways. 1) Parking - they have street parking, their own small lot to the left of the building, and there is a public lot across the street. 2) Party Rooms - they had two birthday parties scheduled for the afternoon of my visit. I noticed one party room when I accidentally walked past the ladies locker room. It seemed good sized. The showers in their locker room separate the changing area from the shower. Not crazy about that, but I did like the lower grate level at the pool. read more

Hoped that they made improvements during Covid shutdown like so many other places, but they didn't. The dressing rooms are clean, but could use upgrades in showers, lockers, and benches. Not enough room during peak hours. read more

I used to have some good experiences at this facility with the gym. However, they are increasing day passes prices ($10/day) and also the younger staff can be very rude and unpredictable at the front desk. I waited patiently (instead of going in as so many other people were doing) as I saw a front-deskperson give attitude to a man about his expired membership-- yet she let him in anyways. However, when I presented my active membership to another YMCA, she said it was their policy only to accept New England memberships and refused to explain this to my current YMCA who had promised away passes. She was not only rude and full of unprofessional attitude, but also discriminatory. Why did she make the decision to make an exception to let a inactive membership person in right before me and refuse to allow me in with a paid active membership at another YMCA? If you're going to play the policy card, maybe it should be to be consistent and play by the rules all the time instead of when you want to. I asked her to talk to her manager Tamika and both did not offer a good customer service solution. If you're claiming sticking to policies, then maybe you shouldn't let in people who don't have an active membership ahead of someone who regularly pays the YMCA for the past year. Completely unfair and does not reward people being honest. They need work on their customer service and consistency. It failed the stated mission on their website to "help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do." Good job for being an obstacle to the goals to workout and be healthy! read more

I originally started going to the therapy pool, because my job was stressful and I felt the pool allowed me to relax. My husband joined me in this activity and we enjoy our "Night Out." Afterwards, I hit the jacuzzi, steam and sauna. I've been in the jacuzzi by myself with strangers, but if you are friendly, they are in return. Although this gym has a lot of kid activities, I never felt that it interfered with our visits. I also take a water aerobics class in the big olympic pool in the morning and have met some really nice ladies and gents there. Cheryl leads the class and it has done wonders for my core. I feel I am much stronger now because of it. We tried out the weight and machine room, no problem there, but I think we just got lazy and stopped going. I've always wanted to join in some of the classes, but haven't yet. What I guess I enjoy most there, is the camaraderie between all the different nationalities. Everyone seems to care for each other. The locker room can be a bit crowded, sometimes mother's bring their children into the women's dressing room, but it really isn't a big deal.. We get a stipend from our insurance, if we belong to a gym...in the end, with the refund, the cost is really reasonable. Besides, I like the fact that all people are welcome there, the Y supports the community with all their special events and after school activities, even though I don't have any kids. I know that my membership supports people who may be in need. read more

Went for a Birthday Party over the weekend. Keeping in mind I went to the Y as a kid after school and during the summer when my mom worked because I was still too young to be alone... I thought it was still on Pleasant Street in the Square. Imagine my surprise to see this new place. It was big & There was parking & its nice. The party was in the pool. Which is super fun & kid friendly and they have safety things everywhere & lifeguards were all over. There is a little ramp entrance to the place & a big Mushroom sprinkler thing. It was totally a fun time. Then we moved up to the party room.. They really provide almost nothing but the space but it is what it is & You are able to bring in all your own food & snacks.. Bathroom is in the private party area which is great for all the kids to change after swimming. I might try to talk my son into having his party here.. It was def a fun time. read more

I've been a member here for several years and would say its a welcoming and diverse place with bodies young and old and there is a spectrum of cultures. The locker room can get very humid and the building's age shows here more than other places. On the bright side it does have a sauna and steam room split by gender which is awesome. It's true that the floor is often wet from other people dripping after using the pool and I've seen a few patrons using cell phone cameras. I've never had trouble getting a day locker. There are a few types of pools and the lanes aren't too crowded, but it is not the cleanest. I've gone to a few classes and spin with Brad and Zumba on Friday nights are both popular and good workouts. The weight section is the best, lots of benches/squat racks/mirrors/functional lifting such as sandbags/grip builders/tires etc., but that means it can feel like a male dominated space. The ab mat section was replaced with a horrible material, but that mistake was quickly corrected. My biggest concern is the wifi. The connection is so spotty its difficult to listen to music when working out--and you can forget about streaming a favorite show during cardio. In the past month, a senior member of the staff decided they wouldn't support it at all and turned the service off. This seems like a basic gym amenity to me and I could see the parents waiting to pick up their kids from swimming or the basketball having issues with this as well. There is a fairly high staff turnover and some of them do rush you out of the building at closing time. Meanwhile they could be more assertive kicking kids off of cardio/weight equipment. Hours on Sunday often feel tight with the early closing at 6pm. Parking in the winter can be more challenging, especially with the new resolution folks coming in and the spots lost to snow. It also drives me a little nuts that holiday hours are only posted with physical signs at the gym (not on the website or via e-mail). read more

Malden YMCA - In November they decided to turn off wifi access for all members - Gyms Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

poor sanitation. absolutely disgusting bathrooms. fruit fly infestation on the walls and ceilings, only about 2 of the 6 shower heads in the showers actually work. none of the showers can maintain hot water for more than 20 seconds. floors are dirty. used bandaids and tissues in the corners like its a kids room. if something breaks, it stays broken for over a month. sauna broke a week and a half ago, and the only thing they did was put a note on the door. apparently they only have 1 technician for the entire building. DO BETTER. BE CLEANER. read more

Come here if you really enjoy being reprimanded for petty rules like you are a small child. This Y has a decent facility that is poorly managed at all levels. For starters, if you sign up as a member you will never receive any email communications from this gym - not for snow closings, pool maintenance closings, updates, etc. They communicate with their members by taping signs on the doors. So plan to show up ready to work out only to find out you can't. My biggest issue is with open swim in the warm therapy pool - a service that is frequented by parents with small children. If you must attend open swim please plan to be packed in like a sardine and yelled at for any of the following unnecessary rules (but maybe only when management is watching the life guards or coming over to make sure they are appropriately cracking down on any rule breakers) - You must shower before entering the pool deck, you must prove to the lifeguard that you've showered (see here theres water on my legs!), all children under the age of 7 must wear LIFE JACKETS at all times even while also being required to be accompanied by an adult within arms reach at all times (How exactly do you expect these kids to learn to swim?), your child may not hold on to your shoulders in the pool, no cell phones allowed on the pool deck, no strollers, no shoes, no small children are allowed in the locker rooms (even when the 3 family locker rooms are in use), no no no no no and no. Save yourself the trouble and find a more welcoming place to work out. I don't expect a response from management because they clearly don't know how to communicate with members. read more

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Single adults subsidize this kids' clubhouse. I completely agree with Lati D.'s post from 12/10/2010: kids come first at the Malden Y. Just look at their brochure: page after page of children's programming, with very little for adults. Clearly, the management at YMCA Malden (YM) have their priorities in this order: children, then weightlifters, then people who want cardio, group exercise, and yoga/pilates/etc. The pools are nice, but the management has them booked solid with children's programming of all kinds. The little bits and scraps of time left are designated as lap or "adult" swim, both of which are open to teenagers. I saw a kid throw up in the pool, it had to be evacuated. In the evenings, it is common for parents to crowd into the entryway of the building to watch their kids swim; it's hard to squeeze through. Some parents even move lobby chairs into the entryway, creating a fire hazard. The locker room situation is atrocious. They are very dirty, with standing water everywhere, hair in the drains, bad ventilation, it's smelly. YM's towel racks are just stick-on hooks, several were broken for months while I was there. Children are not allowed in the adult locker room: there are signs on the door that say that caretakers are supposed to accompany children into the children's locker rooms. But there were always children in the adult women's locker room, leaving me feeling very uncomfortable about undressing. After children, YM's second priority appears to be people who want to lift weights (at this place, almost all men). Apparently, YM spent a large amount of money on the weight room, and, indeed, the offerings there are impressive. All the equipment is new, and it takes up a large amount of space, almost an entire floor. This wouldn't be a problem if they had bothered to leave sufficient space for cardio equipment, but they didn't. The cardio machine offerings are shabby for the size and newness of the building. There are not enough of them, there's always a wait, and there's a 30-minute limit. The treadmills are new, with individual TVs, everything else is old. There are only about three stair steppers and four upright stationary bikes, none of which have TVs (or even group TVs). One of the bike seats was badly damaged (a big piece ripped off) and was not fixed for months. All of these machines are in a very sunny hallway; it is uncomfortable to work out with the sun shining directly on your face through an unshaded window. In the other room they have about five recumbent bikes, which are in disrepair. The pedals grind and the seats rattle. YM does not have ANY elliptical machines. They only have arc-trainers, which are uncomfortable to use, and there are only about five of them. In the area with recumbents and arc-trainers, there are no individual TVs, just a few group TVs, so you're stuck watching the news or whatever other people are already watching. And these machines share the big open space with the weightlifting room; I have seen men openly staring at me while I'm working out on the bikes or arc-trainers. Children are not supposed to come in and use the machines unattended, but they do: I have seen children about 6 years old clambering on the stationary bikes (which are in a mostly-unattended hallway). This creates a distracting dilemma - should I interrupt my workout to alert the staff? The group exercise classes are badly organized. Many of the classes are in the morning, when many people are at work. YM may have two or three classes in one evening, but most of them overlap by at least 15 minutes (some of them overlap entirely). YM has one night where there are three adult classes at once, so if you like to do classes back-to-back, too bad. You're really not getting very much class for your money. Most of these classes (and the equipment, including the aerobic steps, workout balls, lighter free weights, etc) are in the cramped, musty basement. I've seen grown women, paying customers, sitting on the floor in the basement hallway, waiting for their classes. It's seriously like three different gyms: the children's fantasy playland, the king's marvelous weightlifting palace, and the cramped cardio closet. Single adult women pay a high membership rate for a place that is dirty, cramped, musty, subterranean, in disrepair, and crowded out by kids. If you don't have kids, and don't lift weights, you would be far better off getting one of those $10/month gym memberships, and picking up a dance, yoga, pilates or Zumba class somewhere else. You'd get more of what you want while saving money. That's what I am going to do. I am dissatisfied by Malden YMCA. I was dazzled by the beautiful exterior of the new facility and by the sheer size of the space. I loved that friendly feeling of being in a "community center". But now I see that I'm getting a bad deal: the management allotted their space and time in a way that, on average, puts kids first, men second, and women last. read more

After visiting the House of Horrors known as the Cambridge YMCA (how have I not written a review of this yet? It must be remedied!), I really didn't have high hopes about any Y location, to be honest. It's walking distance from the Malden T stop, which was a plus since that meant my partner in crime could just meet me there without my needing to drive into the city. I was surprised by a few things: -The unbelievable cleanliness -The incredible friendliness of the staff AND members -The class schedule I ended joining only a few minutes after I toured the facility. In the last few weeks, I've attended the following classes: -Spin (I only went once on a Saturday. The instructor was super nice, but it was a bit too much for me) -Step and Sculpt (Don't remember the instructor's name, but she was great. Also, Bobbi, who is an instructor from another class was there. It was nice to see instructors taking other classes with members) -Dance Fitness (This class was pretty boring. I think they have a new instructor and she wasn't really good about telling us in advance what modifications she was making, so it made it difficult to follow along). -Zumba (Yes! Three times a week in the evening??? You can't beat it!) -Body Sculpting (with Bobbi, see above. This class was really great. Bobbi keeps the energy levels high) I haven't used any of the weights, weight machines or equipment since I really joined for the classes (and the pools, of course the pools). read more

I love the Malden Y! The facilities are excellent, especially in comparison to other YMCAs in the area (Somerville, Melrose). I like to use the pool for laps, relax in the hot tub and dry off in the sauna. They have a nice therapy pool with warmer water as well. read more

Terrible gym for group exercise: there is no large studio! Nearly all group ex classes are held in a small yoga room, on a rubberized concrete floor. The floor in this yoga room (Studio 17A) is dangerous for group exercise. Class participants cannot pivot or turn safely because the flooring "grips" their shoes. The torque is transferred to ankles and knees, twisting those joints in in ways that they were never meant to move: it's a recipe for joint damage and injuries. The yoga room (Studio 17A) is badly ventilated, so when people start sweating in a cardio class, the mirrors fog up, and actual PUDDLES form on the floor. It is very slippery! At first, people get used to the floor being sticky, then, suddenly, it becomes slippery. It's hazardous. 17A is small and cramped (there's hardly any room to move) and it's set up as a wide L-shape, so if you're on the other side of the room, you cannot see the teacher. Bad sound system, tiny speakers with no bass. Windowless room, with exposed fluorescent lighting mounted in the low ceiling. Malden YMCA holds a couple of classes in the basketball court, but it's not great: no mirrors, can't hear the teacher over the echoes, and no fitness equipment available (weights, mats, etc) so the only class they hold in the gym is Zumba. Plus the basketball court is usually not available, because it's being used for sports. The building is huge, is there really no room for a large group exercise studio? I gave the management this feedback three years ago, they still haven't fixed this problem. Why not? My guess: Group exercise classes are mostly attended by women. Building a group exercise studio would require Malden YMCA to spend money on a facility upgrade that would primarily benefit adult women. Apparently, children's programs and weightlifting equipment are a higher priority than women's safety. read more

If I could give the facilities and the excercise classes a 5. But seriously most rude people, kids crawling all over the place, parents who let their kids roam free and if you can ignore all that...... Spin classes are really really good (aka kicks my butt). The pool is REALLY nice. Again too many children crawling around. But pool is really nice. The cardio huge newish machines and did I mention spin equipment/instructors really good. read more

Great place to work out! Has everything you need... basketball courts, pools, free weights, indoor track, boxing area, hot sauna, all exercise machines, exercise classes (some are free) read more

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Excusing all Village People jokes, the YMCA is actually a decent place to get in shape. This location does have its faults and the one I consider its fatal flaw is the lack of machines. Granted, it is indeed the Y so it is what it is, would it kill these folks to get maybe two more elliptical machines? There are ten treadmills and only four ellipticals (or arc trainers). If I wanted to walk, I'd go outside and spare myself the $49 monthly membership fee! But aside from that and the occasional high school or middle school kid playing like idiots on the weights or the treads, it is a good place and I have gotten into shape here. I recommend the Body Sculpt classes with Bobbi on Tuesdays and Thursdays - it is extremely fun and she makes us work our asses off literally!! She is a very personable and funny lady who deserves more classes there. I'd certainly take them! read more

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i work in the wellington area, i work late hours and my original gym is by home which is in roxbury. roxbury gym sooooooo much brolic men and cutesy women dont have enough space to get my work out in. a friend of mine insisted i try this gym out. he states they have a pool, jacuzzi, new equipment!! went in there for my first time. amazing completely one of the best facilities ever renovated. so much space, enough equipment that you dont have to wait!. very clean, have spray bottles and towels at pretty much every angle of the cardio and strength facility. it is mbta accessible which is a plus! read more

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This Y pretty much sucks, their basketball courts close frequently. They use the courts for kids during the vacation and even on every Sunday in order to make money. WTF, man. We are also paying for the membership. What is the fucking point of having a membership here. read more

Skip this ymca and go to another local gym, this gym is typically full of rude high school kids.Went here from about 7 months but decided to leave after being harassed in the track area by teenagers. Majority of staff is at entry area and does not walk around the gym to supervise besides the weight area. Besides morning and late night the women's locker room can be fairly messy and other members refuse to follow phone and other rules in the locker room,steam room and sauna. Kids under 18 are always in the women's locker room taking up space and hogging the showers. Only upside is the jacuzzi and therapy pool. read more

This Y is not my favorite but I do enjoy being a member. This is definitely a bare bones sort of gym, compared to other pricier membership gyms. The therapy pool has been great for me during pregnancy (I love the Aqua Fitness classes!), as well as the lap pool when there are lanes available. There is also a hot tub but I tend not to use it. There are usually cardio machines available, but there have been times that due to broken machinery I've had to wait for an elliptical or bike. It happens everywhere, I'm sure, but when you have a set amount of time to work out it can be disappointing. The locker rooms are very dated. Some areas are ill lit, for example the private changing stalls. The showers are generally pretty clean but it is an older building and it shows. I cannot speak to quality of childcare or other group classes currently but looking at the schedule there is a nice variety offered. read more

Group fitness classes with Janelle, Brad, Abe, Colleen and Melanie all rock! If you want to work up a good sweat, drop in and don't forget your water bottle. :-) read more

Malden YMCA well diverse with friendly and steady safe environment. Have cooperation of the administration, staffs, instructors, members, visitors, etc. Most of all, The Extraordinary Most Outstanding Professional Jobs of Diego Nascimento, Director of Healthy Living. We're so blessed have Gerardina, YMCA Zumba Toning Instructor, and other Zumba Instructors. YMCA Malden a place like home that everyone are truly welcome and equally respect people of color with different race, etc. Spread happiness and making people of color, children, adults, youth in the community be healthy with long life friendly and family relationships. read more

I think it is the worst gym ever! No equipment, waiting listfor equipment, no lockeroom space, theft every day, hot tub is always shut down, no SAUNA( just a door that says sauna), kids screaming and running all over the club, pool has limted hours(kid programs all afternoon), non-ceritfied personal trainers, long line to check in and exit, the one aerobic class that they have in the evening she plays JUST Michael/Janet Jackson for a straight hour, and they will shut the gym down on Sundays just for a Bible Study rental. The only good thing is a martial arts class tought by Cassie. (It's ass kicking!) Full contact! If I was going to pay $59.00, I would go to latitude sports club(best gym in Ma.) or LA Fitness, and also save $20.00 a month. read more

" a progressing foundation influencing positive transition in our families & community " - patrick e. former staff / life time believer. read more

AVOID this gym because of staff member Stephanie Cook / Naffah. Stephanie Cook harasses club members to effectively leave before the club actually closes at 10 pm. There were at least 15 club members working out in the cardio and weight room during the last hour of operation at the club last night. The female staff member went to every person and gave us a countdown for when the club is closing. The first occurrence was at the 20 minute mark (which I know the club provides an announcement through the PA system). I would be amenable to one announcement of the closing time, but the issue is that this female staff member came back to me two more times at the 10 and 5 minute mark. Filed a formal complaint to CEO, no response, so figured this is good enough of a forum. AVOID. read more

So far I've had nothing but great experiences at the Malden Y. Helpful staff, clean facility, friendly class participants, and easy parking. We're even looking into sending our son to their preschool next year. Don't let the kid-hating egomaniacal reviews deter you. If you're looking for a swanky gym with towel service and valet parking, this place isn't for you. But if you're looking for a family-friendly, completely non-creepy or intimidating place to get a good workout while knowing that your membership makes crucial programs for at-risk children and youth possible, I think you'll be quite happy here. read more

I keep hoping that as malden gets better and nice, so would the Malden Y, but nope, just nastier and more neglected towards adults with each new year. read more

Nice pool, not too crowded. Usually at least one rowing machine open for me as well. The weight room gets a bit chaotic during after-work hours, so I try to do weights during the off peak hours. The space seems clean and bright overall, and I'm happy to know my membership is supporting community programs. read more

Big new facility - friendly staff, huge pools, clean accomodations. There is something here for everyone. I am using the therApy pool for strengthening after a recent surgery and it's fAbulous!!! read more

It seems like a lot of people who have negative opinions about this place are mostly commenting on the children in the pool area. This is only an issue during the times that there are swim classes. It is a 7 or 8 lane pool and between 5pm-7pm, many of the lanes are closed to lap swimming in order to accommodate the swim lessons going on. However, there is always at least 1 lane open for all age lap swim, and always 1 lane open for 18+ lap swim. During the morning and daytime hours, the pool is mostly empty and its a great place to swim laps. The facilities are kept clean - I constantly see the janitors cleaning something when I go, from the locker rooms to the pool area to the weights area. You can't beat the schedule of group exercise classes offered which are included in your membership. Spin classes are offered almost every day and there are both beginner and advanced classes. Yoga, Zumba, Core and Body Work...the list goes on. The instructors seem to know what they are doing. The staff is courteous and professional. They give you parking passes with your membership and I have always been able to find a spot to park, either in the morning or the evening. I highly recommend this Y! read more