University City YMCA

I joined this facility because it was conveniently close to my house. They have a decent amount of equipment to train on and weights are there like any other gym. Thumbs up on the indoor track. The basketball courts are available and there are fitness classes always going on. The only reason that I don’t give this place 5 stars is the pool which usually only have two lanes available for laps unless classes or school swim teams are meeting then you are out of luck. I don’t mind sharing lanes but it can get chaotic especially if you are a slow swimmer. However the hours of operation (5am-​9pm) during the weekdays are good. In conclusion this place is good place to workout, just not great.

There are better and worse Y’s for sure. This place is nothing compared to Dowd or Davidson, but it does the job. I would give another star, but I’ve just been told they are raising the already high price. Plus, people don’t seem to understand the one way signs in the parking lot, or just the parking lot in general. I’ve def been honked and yelled at for following the rules.
The front desk help are always pleasant, once you get to them. I normally don’t have the best of interactions with other patrons while waiting in line, but that seems to be the idea on this side of town.
The locker rooms are decent, nothing special. Plenty of open lockers most times of the day. You will rarely find yourself solo in the sauna or steam rooms.
I’ve only swam here once, I need to get on that. I’ve never used the basketball courts or anything outside. I stick to the weight room. I have never had to wait on a bike or a treadmill. If I’m looking for a stair climber that can be another story though. The bikes are no where near as nice as the Dowd. The only thing I ever have to wait on are the free weights. There’s plenty of weights, but not much room at all to use them. If you want a lay down bench, you will probably have to wait, especially at peak hours.
All in all, it is what it is. Its close, so this is where I go. Plus, there is a 24 hour Harris Teeter right there where nobody looks at you funny for being sweaty in gym clothes. But, If somebody calls me asking if I want to go to a nicer location, I do.

I chose the Y for one reason and one reason only… it is the closest gym to my house and therefore requires the least amount of motivation/​effort to drag myself there. The membership price is a little high for someone who really only uses the gym facilities and an occasional fitness class. However, I suppose I am paying for all the other equipment and services that I don’t use. The membership price is done on a sliding scale. I am a graduate student and POOR so the membership price is fine for me. However, I don’t think it’s worth what they want to charge you if you make any kind of money.
They have an outdoor pool and «water park» area during the summer, an outdoor track, an indoor pool, a gymnasium, an indoor track, a fitness class studio/​room, and a gym with machines and weights. The fitness machines are nice and they do a very good job of taking care of any issues that arise pretty quickly. I am often in the gym and see a maintenance/​contractor coming in to fix a machine that has an issue.
The fitness instructors that run the classes are nice — though sometimes I question their training/​knowledge/​expertise. Although most in the classes are doing it mostly for recreation.
The facility itself is sufficient but it is not new or modern. I have heard some of the other branches of the YMCA are much nicer. This branch has everything that I need, however some of the areas like the locker rooms could use a face-​lift.

Lousy over zealous life grds. Won’t even let you float on your back. Lifeguards are power monger idiots here! I was a 10 year lifeguard and they are not trained or professional.

As I normally consume lots of chocolate, University YMCA has became one of favorite places.
The service here is awesome, showers are clean, and never anyone on the indoor track when I go for my late morning runs. The complimentary coffee is also a plus.
Looking forward to summer, because I learned to swim via private swim instructions with a patient instructor here this winter.
The best part about joining this particular YMCA is the helpfulness of the staff. They truly care and are always helpful. I wish I could take my swimming instructor with me back to the Bahamas. She would really be proud.

This is our favorite Y so far. Location is convenient and the staffs are really helpful and kids friendly. My kids are into soccer, swim, basketball, and camp here. Price are a little high for me being a single mother but everything else is great.

CLEAN facilities… Wide range of group classes… Aerobics 101 to Zumba! And a professional non-​judgemental environment…
Age ranges from very young to the young at heart and everyone helps one another… Unless your the person that wants to be left alone (like me in some days) just put in your earbuds and workout!
Looking forward to making my early morning start to my day with a great sweat!

This YMCA is wonderful. It has a open floor setup for exercising. It is conveniently located across from a Rite-​Aid, Harris Teeter, and a Texas Land & Cattle i think… One of those cowboy type restaurants lol… and a Credit union, and wells fargo. All in walking distance of the YMCA. The exercise room is larger then most ymca’s you will visit unless you go downtown.

Ever since my office moved up to the University area, this is my «go to» Y during the week. Even though I missed the convenience of the Y’s downtown — Childress & Dowd, this one is a good replacement and it saves me from driving downtown for a workout.
Recently I have picked up swimming in the mornings before work… well it’s better described as «systematic drowning». The pool lifeguard is super friendly. She was even giving me tips on my form. If I think about it more I think she was «concerned» about me so… hence the tips. I’ve got a ways to go before I am Michael Phelps, but I am glad the Univ City Y is helping me on my way to the Olympics (j/​k).
This Y is as large as the other branches in the area and has lots of family programs — after school care, etc that you can take advantage of while getting your burn on. Every thing is kept clean and maintained — the staff is there for you when you need them.
The parking lot leaves a little to be wanted, but it is functional (if people follow the one way signs). At least the Y is off of a side street (not directly on WT Harris), but you have to time it right less you get caught in the traffic nightmare that happens there every rush hour twice a day.

My weekend workout spot. This is a full service gym complete with childcare, group classes, basketball court, outside track, indoor pool (swim lessons) and a cool outside water park in the summer. Just remember to bring your towel as they eliminated towel service some time ago.