YMCA of Southern Maine – Casco Bay Branch

I arrived here having recently moved from Portland, away from all other gym options. I used to be a member at Planet Fitness, inexpensive and everywhere. But, I found out that the Casco Bay YMCA was having an open house, where you could have a 2 week membership for free AND it was only a 5 minute drive from my new digs. Cool.
Upon arrival I waited patiently while the desk associate talked another customer through a lengthy list of classes and how strenuous they are. She was apologetic and allowed us to enter the gym area to start our workout, then check in with her later. I thought this was great customer service, so, thank you.
The workout area was clean and not crowded. I was able to use 2 different machines and the weight room without having to wait. There is also a nice, small, indoor track to use for walking or cooling down. On the way out, the person at the desk encouraged us to join, explained the benefits, and also told us a membership there included all other surrounding YMCAs (although I thought once you joined the Y you could go anywhere in the country, so that was a bit confusing). She was very friendly and seemed to genuinely enjoy her job, a trait which I appreciate in the customer service industry.
This Y has a pool, extensive workout area, outdoor basketball courts, and a lot of weekly classes. If you are in Freeport and want a nice place to do any of these activities, I wouldn’t hesitate to go here. Also check online for swim hours and other activities that are happening that day. They have family events throughout the year.

Love this Y. Zumba classes are amazing! Childcare is wonderful too. Parking is a pain but well worth it.

I’ve been a member here for a little over a year. I probably don’t make the most of my membership because there were several months this year that I never stepped foot in the door. I only have the individual membership since my husband doesn’t like gyms, but at $ 50+/month it’s a bit pricey for what I use. The problem is, it is the only show in town and it’s about a 15 minute drive for me to get there so it’s not the most convenient. There is a yoga studio in town but I like to have options which is why I joined the Y to begin with. I’ve only ever used the cardio and weight machines, but they do offer lots of classes and they have a pool. They also offer free daycare at certain hours so you can bring your kids while you work out (this is available with the family membership).