Unlikely if you like to swim since the Plum Street YMCA doesn't have a swimming pool, but likely if you don't wanna swim & do anything else that you wanna do. If you do wanna swim, go to the Briggs YMCA.
Parking is becoming a challenge and problem several mornings
I would say make the group exercises room a new paint job or floor redone. Not a gray color please. It is a bummer there is not child care there anymore, but I understand because not very many parents go to it.
Staff is friendly and helpful, the space is clean and airy, the class offerings are good.
Facilities are old compared to other local gyms and YMCAs (i.e. Crunch, LA Fitness, Planet Fitness, Pearl Street Y). Location and parking are inconvenient. Would love a steam room to avoid going to Briggs' over clorinated hot tub.
The Briggs YMCA is a really friendly, safe place for my family to recreate. The swimming lessons are really well structured and taught by skilled people who love kids. The variety of programming is fun, too. Also, during the cold, dark, wet months of the year, it’s so nice to have an indoor facility to have fun and exercise.
Open atmosphere, friendly staff, good selection of weight machiens. Good parking.
Very welcoming!! Awesome!! Whoo! Hoo!
I love the Y. Staff very friendly in most cases. I think it could use more HIIT equipment and spaces. Additionally there needs to be more clear signage stating that mobile devices/ entertainment can only be used with headphones. There have been multiple instances of people listening to/watching their own shows, podcasts, music, etc loud enough for everyone else to be forced to listen as well.
I'd give it a 10 but parking is horrible, even with the member placards for the dashboard.
I wish that they still closed at 9pm. Otherwise I enjoy all other aspects of the plum st Y
I like being a member of the Y and having places close to workout. Love some of the classes and teachers - Barre (Maren) and some of the yoga teachers; use the well stocked workout room too. The mats need upgrading thought they work. I am disappointed that both places are shoddy feeling as old and not kept up. At Plum - the lockers are sticky making them hard to open and close, the sauna is too small. At Briggs - the lockers room is still funky and shoddy despite the new ‘upgrade’ with too small lockers. It is disappointing that the hot tub dysfunction is so frequent. As a swimmer, I wish there were more options in town as the lap swims are very crowded (not your fault). The price of membership is on the high end for having these issues, in my opinion. You send too many emails for surverys, also. All that said, I am grateful to be a member and love the ‘welcoming all’ culture that includes me! This explains the 7 vs higher score.
I really love the variety of classes available for a wide range of abilities, in addition to access to all of the equipment. I have recommended the Y to my entire family.
Open longer hours and more days (e.g. holidays); more free opportunities for women to improve in resistence training
Love the classes especially body pump with Tammy and Carissa
Weekend hours are too short. My best blocks of free time during the week are Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening, and you are closed then. I can't be the only one who needs this schedule-- seems like it would be true for lots of people with 9 to 5 jobs?
Plum street Y is my favorite. It’s open and spacious design keeps it from being stale and musty smelling or feeling overly crowded.
Parking is a nightmare!
Parking is terrible, there isn't enough. Busy times have gotten really busy and I often am lucky to find a spot. Childcare feels focused on the youngest kids. My 10yo does not enjoy
Friendly staff, clean facility, serves my needs.
It is a very nice and clean place to work out, and the staff is kind and helpful.
Friendly staff and members
I love the plum street why! I always feel welcome, the people are awesome!
Great staff, friendly atmosphere, great yoga class with Jade
The cost is too high