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    Berkeley YMCA

    3.7 (243 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Services - Berkeley YMCA

    Group fitness

    Personal training

    Virtual fitness classes

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    So many amenities! Great classes. Kind and helpful staff. I also appreciate how the machines are set up in the different rooms.

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    Great place. I only swim. Jacuzzi, sauna, locker room all good. Morning busy but makes my day so much better.

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    I love the Y. I'm a swimmer and the have great pools. Also, weight rooms and classes, such as senior stretch, yoga, etc.

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    Ask the Community - Berkeley YMCA

    Is the Women's Center open?

    It is no longer there.

    How easy is parking these days? Do they also validate if you park in a nearby garage?

    Parking in the lot & on the street is expensive . They do not validate anymore.

    Are the steam room and sauna open During this pandemic?

    No they are not open but the pool is.

    Do they have steamroom and dry sauna?

    No, permanently closed

    How is the parking?

    For parking in the garage on weekdays, be prepared to find no parking spots during the work hours (8AM-4PM). There are usually more spots right at the crack of dawn (5AM-7AM), in the evening (after 4PM), or on the weekend though

    What is the cost for 1 adult membership?

    It's about $65 a month, but I'm not sure if the charge has gone up since 2016

    How big is the lap pool?

    25 meters

    Is there wifi here?

    Yes

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    Review Highlights - Berkeley YMCA

    There's a free weight room, cardio room, "machines" room and room with a matted floor for stretching and the like.

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