Training bets are rude & are only friendly with their clients. It's a small gym, I've been a member for years. I go regularly. Kate sits in the office all day on her phone, Tyco takes up all the space in the back gym w no consideration of the other members who also want to use that space. There's no member engagement, smiling faces, consideration for others use of the equipment. I had a great experience with Derek who showed me how to use & interpret the results from the in body scan. He has helpful, friendly & had a great attitude. It's a shame how much turn over & the quality has gone downhill. The pool is always closed, the e gym takes up so much space in an already small gym. Cardio equipment is always down. read more

This summer camp has gone way down hill and unfortunately the management of the childcare program doesn't seem to care. The managers are not on site, and rarely, if ever, visited the location last summer. We have gone to camp here for four consecutive summers. Previously the summer camp was AMAZING. Under the care of Ms Isabel, who unfortunately left in June of 2024, the camp was well run, the campers and staff all seemed happy, and for kids like my son who have more difficulty in social settings, they did a great job with accommodations. We recruited all of our friends to join us at the camp, and things rapidly fell apart. Fast forward to Summer of 2024 after Isabel left, the camp was a disaster. I was able to leave with my kids without telling anyone, they rarely had the sign out system that worked so no one knew who was able to pick up the kids anyway. Our friends pulled their kids from camp after severe bullying and our kids were out in 100+ degree heat for hours several days a week having unorganized time. Just recently, as we were trying to make a pivot for out of school days to another option, my son was "lost" for an hour before anyone realized he wasn't in his group. He was sent home for going inside because his counselor couldn't find him. When I was called they told me he wandered outside but in reality he went inside and sat by the managers office for an hour before anyone approached him. The next day he was forced to play a game (he's autistic and noise is an issue for him and we have accommodations in place for this sort of thing) or told that he would have to be picked up by me. He was hit from behind and hit the floor, ultimately breaking his front two teeth. When I was called, the counselor made it seem like no big deal and told me he "may have chipped a tooth" which in actuality resulted in emergency dental surgery. Long story short, this will cost us thousands of dollars, and I can't even get an email back from the YMCA to see what next steps are, or to cancel my membership. Other friends have been tempted to call CPS due to the lack of regard these young counselors have for the kids. They may be affordable for camp, but with the sign up just around the corner, I needed to say my piece. I don't feel safe with my kids at this location and can't imagine they will get it together in time for summer with the amount of competent adults they have lost over the years. read more

Great place, worked out there for around 3 years and if you went at the right time it was never super busy. Lots of parking and a nice lobby to relax in and do some work, the service is excellent as they clean the gym often. You feel valued in the ymca due to all their services. Amazing gym as well, just a great place to workout! read more

I love working out here. The facilities are very clean, and the staff Is Friendly. I like how the built into the lockers So that I Don't have to bring a heavy lock read more

I have been to many, many gyms and have left for various reasons. Sometimes it was due to overcrowding, sometimes price, sometimes cleanliness. However, I think I have found a place that satisfied everything I (personally) am looking for. Their facility is always clean, all the employees are nice, and it is almost never busy (hopefully these positive reviews don't change that)! The only con I can think of is that the personal training here seems more geared towards individuals looking for casual exercise as opposed to individuals looking for aggressive, attentive guidance. read more

They cancelled some fall sports for first time this year, coaches don't show for toddler soccer camp, dancing class cancelled without anyone informing us, swim lessons cancelled and pool has been closed forever. Constant cancellations for all kinds of programs, AC didn't work for 2 months! in the Fyzcal PT room and management is very disorganized. Front Desk, Kid watch, preschool team are excellent. read more

Reading through these reviews I realized many are 7 or 8 years old and are inaccurate in their descriptions..So this is as much a public service than it is a review. This is an exceptionally well rounded Y, aimed at families and consistent with the YMCA's core values. Genuinely friendly staff, many active classes serving a wide range of individuals. From spinning classes to Silver Sneakers and everything in between. Good childrens programs, nicely maintained pools and good machines, free weights etc. The locker rooms are clean and well maintained. The target here is clearly maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a relaxed atmosphere. It's probably not the best choice for preeners and hard core lifters, although they have a good array of equipment. Especially nice is the Egym setup that has a 9 machine circuit where you spend a session with a Y advisor that shows you proper use of each machine while setting up each machine to your personal settings. You are given a coded wrist band that contains your information and it reads your info at each machine through a video screen and sets the weights to your capabilities that are measured in your setup session. It also increases your weights incrementally over time as you improve. Once again, geared towards long term health. Seniors seem to really appreciate the set routine that works all the muscle groups safely. Many health and well being classes and seminars are offered also. From nutrition advice to cooking seminars.. Truly a nice, healthy approach to self improvement. read more

This is the best Y! in the metro Denver area. Too bad it doesn't accept SilverSneakers, or I'll totally send my folks over to work out in here. Amenity wise, I loved that they have the moist clean cloths to wipe down machines. Wish the water stations had paper cup supplies. And if anybody from management is reading this, the water volume from the woman's showers needs to be adjusted. It's too much (at the point where it hurts to have the water splash on the skin!) and too wasteful! Otherwise, no complain! Staff is friendly and keeps the place nice. read more

I love this place. We have a family membership here and it is awesome. The people that run the child care are great and they are open during the week until 8pm. They have a lot of programs during the summer and if you are a member you get a great discount on the kids programs. They keep the swimming classes small, and I like that because they get more time with the instructor. Tons of free toiletries in the locker room, soap, shampoo, spray deodorant, mouth wash, q-tips, cotton balls, blow dryers, etc...The woman's locker room and the family locker rooms are always clean. I don't have any complaints about the staff. They are always friendly and people that run the sports programs are very nice and informative of rain outs, etc for soccer games. There are bulletin boards outside of each studio or gym with current postings of all the current classes that take place in that room. Pilates mat classes are great!! They have a lot of different styles of yoga classes, hatha, vinyasa flow, gentle yoga, and boot camp style classes. They have a cycling family class too!! One thing I like that people may think is silly but I like the fact that they have a bulletin board in the work out room with printouts of healthy recipes for you to take one. They are always yummy and healthy and easy. read more

This particular location might be the best YMCA facility I have ever been to. The staff were super friendly to an unfamiliar guest (myself) and they were very helpful in getting me orientated before my workout. The facility itself is designed well. Very modern with open space for lounging or socializing. A mini kitchen with free coffee was a huge plus :) As for the weight room and exercise area I was impressed with the layout. I was able to maneuver freely and had ample room for my entire routine even though I was there during peak hours (4-6pm). They also had a whole walk in closet with all the exercise equipment you would ever need (resistance bands, weighted balls, Bosu balls, plyometric platform box sets, TRX system, jump ropes, ab rollers, etc...). If you are still not convinced...In their ultra clean locker room, they offer the little amenities like towels, shampoo, body wash, conditioner, lotion, shaving cream and even hair gel. So If you are a busy person always on the go and don't usually carry these items with you, it's nice to have them available. I was only here once just passing through on my way from Boulder to Denver and hope that I get a chance to go back and see what else this YMCA has to offer. I recommend this YMCA for anyone looking to join a gym with a great atmosphere. read more

O Lordy Loo! Ms. Susan M. Duncan! This summer, exercise has finally become some what of a habit...finally...and this has been partly due to these nice facilities. 1. A nice staff-knowledgeable trainers.. 2. Updated cardio equipment: television, Ipod hookup, fan, fitness info etc 3. CLEAN weight machines. 4.I always forget my card...and I am sure they are like this girl is so annoying, but if that is what the front desk is thinking...they are doing it with a smile. If I get lucky I run by the large windows facing west...and think how lucky I am to be in Colorado! We are aren't we? read more

The staff are great. They greet u when I come in and say bye. Extremely helpful and the child care is great. I attended a few group classes and they can improve on that. Trainers don't seem to want to be there. They look bored. Trainers could be more motivating during class and push members to keep going. I felt it was more of a social class for a few of the boot camp. I got excited for an intensity class and it's not. I watched a cross training class and it looked more like line dancing. I go in the morning so I'm not sure if the night classes are better. Not good for classes, but everything else is good. read more

Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. To be more specific, awesome.... Great classes, great equipment, plenty of parking. Tons of fun for the kiddos. Lots to do for everyone. read more

I love this Y. Staff are friendly, the offer plenty of classes on a regular basis and the teachers are great. They have many programs/sports for kids; a nice childcare facility, pools etc are great and they make you feel like you are part of a family. They offer so many other programs and events it is hard to mention in one review. Try it out, you will not be disappointed. read more

What a wonderful facility! And the staff is very friendly and helpful. :-) I go in the evenings, and the weight room is never crowded. They use FitLinxx, which makes doing the machines SO easy! I especially love that they're open late during the week! read more

My granddaughter has had and amazing summer in the summer camp program at this facility. We've been delighted with the program, the counselors, the activities, the cost, and the facility. There is no comparison between this program and the others we've used in the past. Way to go, Susan M Duncan Family YMCA! We'll be back next summer! read more

We arranged private swimming lessons for our grandson. Moira was wonderful - she helped him become very confident and safe in the water. And he had fun! read more

I have been a member since it opened. Great family place to work out. My kids loved their sports programs.

My husband and I love our local YMCA. We have been members since 2005! We can meet all of our fitness needs here - great cardio machine studio, nautilus machine and free weights areas. The biggest reason I go here is for the pool! The locker rooms are clean and up-to-date. The showers are really clean - plus they have shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in each stall! I have taken spin classes there as well. I highly recommend the Susan M Duncan YMCA. And you can't beat their membership prices! read more

Have been a member here for a longtime and has been a great experience. Not only have used the facilities on my own but have had my kids due sports through here and summer day camp. Facility and equipment is well maintained and overall locker rooms are clean. The great thing about the YMCA is that if your a member to on you also can go to other YMCAs and use their facilities. Since I do use this feature I will say the Arvada YMCA is better then others I have been to. The YMCA is an affordable membership and you get a lot out of it for yourself or a family. read more

Great place to work out. FITLINXX makes it easy to track your progress. Open early so I can get a workout in before work. Locker rooms are clean and kept up. read more

I've been a member of the Duncan YMCA since around when it opened in 1997+-. Whether your needs are just for a "gym", sports for the little ones, swimming and or swim lessons, day care, various classes, their focus on being a community center for all stages of life is a welcome reprieve from the normal day to day chaotic life. "Gyms" come and go, the YMCA is different things to different people but welcoming to all. read more

I was considering the family membership, but after seeing the "family" bathroom, I totally gave up. The many STOP IF YOU ARE NOT 18 signs in the women bathroom is also contradictory for such supposed to be loving family environment. Other local community centers have better facilities designed for the family in the same price range with less children discrimination. read more

Really the nicest YMCA I've ever been to. Good classes and a pretty full schedule with a ton of variety. I was really surprised that the yoga classes are some of the best I've ever been to! You get quite a bit for your money here. read more

My 4-year-old was drawning in their "swim & gym" class(part of their day care center) in October of 2010. I was looking at her playing in the water, sometimes looked away. It happened when I looked away. (now I know you should always look at your own kids every-single-second). I don't know how long she was in the water, 5 or 10 seconds perhaps, the life guard noticed something was wrong, immediately slided into the pool. The teacher was not far from her, pulled her out. My daughter was fine and continued to play in the pool, but told me she was scared. To me, the teacher did not watch the kids closely and carefully. The lifeguard filed a report then had me signed it. The teacher(director of the day care center) just walked to the lifeguard and whisper at his ear after they got my daughter out, and didn't even apologize or say anything to me. I stopped using their facility after that. A friend sent me a link about "drawning doesn't look like drawing" http://marktozer.blogspot.com/2011/05/drowning-doesnt-look-like-drowning.html , if you are interested to read. It's been 6 or 7 months since it happened, when I think of it, I feel there is a trauma in my heart. Back then, I didn't do anything, just walked away and stop going there. Now I feel like to share my thoughts with people, hope YMCA-Duncan, has improved their safety in the "swim & gym" class. read more