The layout is awful. Blame the architect

Great classes included in monthly membership fee

Convenient, not usually jam packed with other people.

I have recommended Briggs YMCA to many.

The pool was broken on day 1 of the swim classes and we received no prior notification

At the Briggs YMCA in Olympia, WA, the first person I see is Devonte, at the front desk. He makes my day by greeting me by name and making me feel welcome.

Briggs is very crowded and has been getting more and more so. Now it's summer, and the crowds are even greater. Equipment in the weight room is constantly misused or misplaced. Anything portable will get moved, which is fine if people put it back where it belongs. Unfortunately, that is often not the case. Many new members are unfamiliar with the rules, 'gym etiquette', or where equipment is stored. Perhaps signing would help. Also, perhaps you could use large signs to discourage people from sitting on equipment and scrolling on their phone, texting, or whatever else they are doing.

Mornings from about 8:30 to 9:00 are particularly crowded, especially in the parking lot. Folks exiting the 8am classes do not vacate the building and parking by 8:45 when the 9am crowd is arriving. The lot is completely full, with patrons circulating the lot looking to pounce on any spot being vacated by someone walking out in the parking lot. People trying to leave can actually get blocked in by incoming patrons stopped very close to the spot so that another car can't come along and ace them out. I've heard people complaining about having to park up by the north circle. This might be okay for some, but it's a problem for disabled and many seniors, of which you have many in the am using the pool, classes, or the weight room. Also, parents/grandparents with a bunch of little kids have to navigate the busy lot with cars all over the place. And the situation, of course, has gotten even worse with school out and swim lessons, etc.

Stand out in the parking lot some Monday morning at 9am, and you'll see what I mean. I don't know if you receive a lot of similar comments, but I sure hear a lot of complaining from members, especially long time members. People have told me that they couldn't find close parking so they just left. You can't build more building or add parking. And the situation is getting worse with the neighboring propery owner blocking off the driveways with jersey barriers and the new commercial building scheduled to go up across from the dentist office.

Perhaps it's finally time to consider staggering and spreading out classes, pickleball, lessons, etc. throughout the day

The programming is great, the staff is friendly, the facility is always clean, and the atmosphere is welcoming.

Parking is difficult and class schedules are not convenient for my life.

Many places are cheaper with more selections

Openly post when a class will be canceled.

I love the Monday, wed, fri water aerobics, Carla is the best!!!

I enjoy tai chi and yoga classes at Briggs.

Great value and lots of class options.

Lockerrooms are trash

It's just hard to get to after work for those of us who live/work closer to downtown

This Y is a wholesome accepting place. The Staff is great as are the Lifeguards.

Great facility with plenty of machines. Always clean and has very friendly staff

You don’t have any afternoon pickleball other than late noon Monday. Very disappointing

I try to exercise at one of the Olympia YMCA's every week. Our Y's have a great variety of classes, as well as pools, bikes, weight rooms and more!

The multi-purpose floor is often dirty to dance on at NIA. The trivia has become less than it was - it was fun - not so much now.
Two of asked if users on machines could be reminded not to sit endlessly on them using their phones. One sign at the end of the the room was put up- thanks but hardly seen be all.

I am disappointed that the gym is so light it is difficult to see the pickleball as it is coming towards me and it is extremely loud you can hear the banging of the balls in nearly every place in the Y. If they were to use the gym at the Shelton Y as a model it would be quieter and not as bright.

Women's shower tile area still dirty/ looks like it is not regularly cleaned with something that will take dirt and mold away. Embarrassing to take someone there. We all wear shoes so we are not in contact with the unsanitary conditions. I have almost brought my own scrub brush and comet to scrub the floors to show a difference.

Parking is such a pain, especially on Tuesday nights. Please don't have kids sports activities timed with the after work gym schedule. Everyone is coming and going at the same time. It is getting worse not better.

cleanliness in bath room and maintinaince in general