As a long-standing member of Oakwood, I am continually drawn back by the exceptional dance instructors who enrich our community. Among them, Carah Hering stands out as my all-time favorite fitness instructor. She imparts her expertise in Line Dancing, ZUMBA, Aqua-ZUMBA, and Cardio Dance, fostering a sense of community that transcends the club. Carah helps coordinate dance parties and trips throughout the year, she also encourages the celebration of birthdays and other life milestones in a unique and memorable manner. These events provide an unparalleled opportunity for camaraderie and shared experiences. Recently, I underwent hip replacement surgery, and Carah's classes served as my greatest motivation to heal and resume dancing with my Oakwood Dance Sisters. If you are passionate about dance or eager to explore this art form, I wholeheartedly recommend all the dance classes offered at the Oakwood Athletic Club. read more

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Love this gym! The pool is the perfect temperature, the showers are immaculate, the wet and dry saunas relaxing, the fitness classes intense, but fun, and the machines are state-of-the-art. The staff at the front desk, make it a point to memorize your name, amazing, so check-in is very easy highly recommend! read more

Danielle is best in helping me to get on Yelp Lisa's smile brightens my day. So hard working. read more

Yes, it's not a budget-friendly club, but if you're like me and utilize all of the included benefits, it's a good value. On top of top-notch weight room and cardio equipment, the classes and seminars are great and the staff is wonderful. They even do happy hour member appreciation events with nice food and drinks. read more

Have been taking a martial arts class with Luis and I highly recommend it! He is patient with newbies and I now have confidence to take his body combat class next week! read more

Love Oakwood! Convenient, clean, lots of options of classes and equipment to choose from. Friendly staff and trainers too.

Love Oakwood! This gym is my daily go to. The childcare specifically is a game changer if you have kids!

If you are a swimmer, masters swimming here is amazing. Coach Dick Jacobberger is the BEST and so incredibly committed! Also, the pool is beautiful. read more

The staff is friendly and always helpful! Classes are great and the workout facility is the best!

Great club. Friendly. Good basketball court. Go shower room. Staff are very nice. good program for exercise. Smells nice.

Best investment in my health! Really nice facility with tons of fitness equipment, lap pool, kiddie pool, awesome trainers and classes, and most importantly, CHILDCARE! Also, the locker rooms have a hot tub, sauna, and steam room! read more

Try the group classes! Love personal training too (Taylor B). There is childcare included too. Even a pool!

I've been a member of Oakwood now for about 7 years. The last 2 years I have regularly been attending aqua aerobics which has been a fabulous workout and a great community to be a part of. My fav teacher is Karen that does a 4x4 VO2 max workout that you can ramp up or down based on your desired workout level. I highly recommend these classes. I also attend classes from Grace and Marie Claire who are also high energy and a great workout. I also witnessed some bad behavior by a 1 star leaving review person and his account of the situation was not at all factual. Seeing an adult man charge aggressively at staff at Oakwood and carry on yelling and angry for 30 or more minutes afterward and even the next day shows his poor character. Sad he felt he had to bash Karen and Sebastian on her that were just protecting the others in the pool area. I am glad Oakwood stood up for their staff and the enjoyment of all members. read more

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We have been a member since the club opened in 1999. My husband says it is the best "investment" for our health. My son wants to spend time at the club every time he comes home from Chicago. The facility offers a variety of workout machines on the fitness floor, and frequently updates them with new equipment. It runs many classes in two studios throughout the day - cardio, strength, yoga, dance, core, balance - you name it and they got it! Moreover, I have made many friends here. read more

Excellent club with group exercises classes whole day. The latest fitness equipments and friendly trainers and staffs.

Been a member for years and absolutely love oakwood! The staff are super friendly, the classes and amenities are top tier and the member happy hours are always a great way of meeting new people. read more

I have been a longtime member, great facility, staff and gathering spot. I'm a big fan of there yearly Commit To Get Fit programs! Come try them out. Chris H read more

Great facility to get/stay in shape with many options available! Annual "Commit to get fit" program allows you the opportunity to choose from many classes or exercise options. This year I was introduced to Squash and am excited to get involved with their structured program! Lovely facility that does not feel like a "gym" read more

I joined for the childcare to be able to take a shower with a newborn and fell in love with all the classes and offerings this gym has. They even have classes for kids. There's a broad range of classes and extensive equipment and pickleball and basketball pick-up and of course the pool. Also lovely locker room with wet & dry sauna. I highly recommend! read more

As a total gym nerd, this is the best place I've been to. 2.5 hours of free childcare with very capable staff. Very clean equipment and a gorgeous locker room. More like a country club than a gym! Look for Danielle or Liza at the front for great service/help! read more

I've been an Oakwood member for many, many years. I credit it with having a positive impact on my health. The facility is beautiful and provides a wide variety exercise options. I particularly enjoy swimming, yoga and the fitness floor. Members and staff are very friendly. read more

I have been a member here since it opened. Clean and always relevant the club has everything you could want - huge workout space, a variety of classes for different levels, basketball, racket all, squash, pickleball, two pools. Cafeteria is well stocked. Oakwood also tries hard to connect members with happy hours, parents night outs, and of course the highlight of the year - commit to get fit where they bring in interesting speakers and have special classes. I love it. read more

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Have been a member for many years. It is very clean and has good machines for cardio and a good weight area. Some of the electric lockers need to be updated. read more

Love to spend time at Oakwood! Such a fun, family friendly club! Definitely love childcare here

We rejoined the gym two years ago as after our kids moved away. This time we started taking group exercise classes. The instructors for these classes, ranging from pilates, spinning, yoga, restorative, body pump are top notch We have gotten int the best shape of our lives and are having so much fun at the same time. Also, we have made so many new friends that we have met at the classes. Highly reccommend Oakfood for its exercise program, facilities, and the social atmosphere. read more

Oakwood Athletic Club and its annual Commit to Get Fit Program is real - seminars, demonstrations, group activities and individual assistance and support. A fabulous learning experience and life long benefit! The Club and its staff are fabulous! read more

I love this gym great classes and huge saltwater pool very well run we have been members for years! read more

I joined Oakwood in early 2026 and I have no regrets! I used to go to a bootcamp gym but the fees were getting too high for limited class times. I found that Oakwood's monthly dues were less and i also have so many workout options now. The facilities are awesome and i love the classes. Highly recommended! read more

The best gym in Lafayette! Convenient, great facilities and wonderful staff. Been a member for years and love it

Great facility. Friendly staff, always willing to lend a helping hand. Shout out to Maria for all her hard work keeping the facilities clean and stocked. read more

I have been a member for the past 2 years and it has become a home away from home. Not only has my fitness improved...I have made many new friendships. I am so glad I became a member here. No complaints! read more

Not just a gym, but a great community to belong to. I rarely write reviews, but Oakwood has wonderful group instructors, personal trainers, staff, management, and members. Shhh... don't tell anyone. read more

The best place to be for fitness! Matt is that amazing personal trainer! Jon is awesome at the front desk!

Great customer service. The gym is always very clean. The locker rooms are super and have many advantages other gyms do not

First rate in every way from kids classes to pick up basketball to exercise classes for adults. Also, quarterly happy hours are a nice bonus. Dues have increased and hours have decreased but it's still the best fitness community in the area. read more

Oakwood Athletic Club is fun for the whole family! My husband and I enjoy gym facilities, while our children always have a blast in Childcare. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Being a member at Oakwood is one of the joys of living in Lamorinda! read more

This club is phenomenal from the upbeat fitness instructors to the friendly staff to the spacious spa atmosphere. David B's bar class (tone and define) is in high demand because it's upbeat and gets you results. Laurie K's cycle class is always entertaining (she remembers every name - go ahead and test her!) and an awesome workout because of her cool energetic personality. David H's yoga class will leave you serene and chanting all the way to a distant land. I am so grateful to be a member of this gym and couldn't imagine going anywhere else. read more

The daycare really makes this a good option when you have kids. Hard to find another place close by with solid childcare.

Been a member for 3 years now and I love working out at Oakwood. Great classes and I love the sauna, showers and free towel service. I highly recommend. read more

I love Oakwood!!! This is such an amazing club. It offers so many really good classes, from more intense exercising, to dance and more relaxing yoga and restoring classes! The dance classes are my favorite. Really good teachers who keep things engaging and up beat. The upstairs area with the cardio equipment and the weights is very easy to navigate and the staff on site are really helpful. On top of it we have a steam, sauna and jacuzzi all available at any time for our use. I can also schedule a massage with Dimo who is amazing! I have also met some really special people in my classes who I feel I will be connected with for a very long time. I feel very fortunate to have such an amazing facility so close to my home! read more