Huge appreciation for CJ at the Central YMCA front desk! CJ is not just helpful--he is genuinely kind, cheerful, and always welcoming. He consistently goes above and beyond to help my senior mom (HoHo) especially with signing up for the Aqua class waitlist, making the entire process easy and stress-free. His friendly attitude and efficiency give us real peace of mind, and my mom feels comfortable and confident every time she visits. CJ truly helps make the YMCA a wonderful place for both mind and body. Thank you for all that you do! read more

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10/10 would recommend the Central YMCAs swim camp. The kids enjoy free play and instructional swim at their level (new to swimming or confident swimmers) Meet new friends and work with really energetic and engaging coaches! Best part about this swim camp is it is an all day camp: 8:00am-5:00pm. I will not stop gushing about wonderful this one is. There are other camps here too, adventure camp, ice skating camp, and much more. We'll have to explore more of the other camps in the future! read more

I took swimming lessons here for five years and eventually became a swimming instructor thanks to the solid foundation I built here. It's always been a great, family-friendly gym with a supportive environment. I recently came back and still love the atmosphere, but I was a bit disappointed to find that the indoor pools are often unavailable due to events and maintenance throughout the week. It's a little frustrating for regular swimmers, but overall, I still have a lot of love for this place. The YMCA has played a big role in my fitness journey and continues to be a great community spot. read more

been disappointed with the Central YMCA compared to the SW YMCA. Central consistently offers far fewer classes, and the difference is especially noticeable during holidays. The day after Christmas, Central only offered two classes with very limited hours, while the SW YMCA had around 13 classes and operated with normal business hours. It also feels like Central YMCA is understaffed, which may explain the reduced schedule. I hope they can improve staffing and class availability, because the limited options make it hard to rely on this location. read more

The YMCA posted a sign directing members to minimize nudity in the locker room - yet the Y doesn't supply towels! Just another example of the YMCA skimping on service, and forcing members to shoulder the burden. Most gyms have towels AND small bags for sweaty/wet clothes, especially if there's a pool. This YMCA has no towels and no bags. Worse, the sign seems to be in response to parents who sign kids up for swimming lessons. Why not just add more changing stalls? If it's an expense, just charge the parents more money for swimming lessons. Remind these parents that their kids are not required to get changed at the gym. The offensive sign can make women feel they are being policed. Many have complained. Which employee put this sign up? When will the YMCA supply towels and/or small bags for gym clothes? read more

The check-in staff at many gyms great members with "Hello...Thanks, enjoy your workout." The check-in clerks at this YMCA appear to act like they're approving of you...cheesy passive-aggressive remarks like "you're good" or "you're all set." The aquatics workers also appear to be Divas who want members to behave like their fan club. One instructor appeared to act like a Diva on an ego trip...the class entered the pool during LAP swim...the aquatics instructor was using her phone, talking loudly, shouting to members...very disruptive and offensive to the LAP swim in progress. Worse, the lifeguard did not stop her. He was Clint or Cliff? Instead, of giving safety instructions to the Aquatics instructor, he started screaming at the lap swimmer...which sounded like harassment. There were other workers around, and no one stopped these aquatic workers. They seemed to cause safety issues. Who trained them? read more

Great classes, warm friendly atmosphere, great lifeguard staff. Family atmosphere, the kind of place where if you lose something valuable someone turns it in! Pool and locker rooms kept clean. Selection of workout options is amazing! read more

Maybe they can hire a manager. Some issues: (1) huge Raccoon near the side door (daylight) (2) no towels (3) thefts from locker room (4) some kids/teens are disruptive (5) short hours on weekends (6) Desk clerks act like members are the "employees of the employees." You should hear Peyton's mouth. Please, train the workers. read more

This is an okay YMCA to go to when your local YMCA is overpacked with kids on summer camp. I like how the staff here is very friendly. They are willing to help with just about anything. However unlike other YMCAs, this has two pools. The indoor pool is very good for a good amount of reasons. If you like to avoid sunburn then go for the indoor pool. The indoor pool even has a self learning section for people who wish to learn how to swim on their own. Even better the outdoor pool has very less people. I got the medium section all to my mum and I. This place even has a sauna too. Drawback: This place needs those electric lockers, everyone could really benefit from them. I wish the hot tub was open because it can really be helpful to all of us. read more

I have been a member of the Central YMCA for many years. They offer a variety of classes with very good instructors. Staa and members of very friendly. Cleanliness is an ongoing problem that needs to be addressed. Yoga classes swell as a zumba, barr, and xumba gold classes have good instructors but there is little to no air conditioning which makes it pretty uncomfortable during summer 78degrees to 85 is just too warm and sometimes classes are canceled due the heat. read more

BAD STAFF at kid pool. My son learn here for 4 courses. He is very excited after class, because he can swim at kid pool and play with his friends. I always swim with him because they require parents must swim with kid together. But today I am sick. I can't stay in water too Iong. So I told with first security that I still watch him everytime, she is very nice and understand for me. So she agree and everything happy until the second secutiry come, he is very rude, he call my son with loud, then I talk to him. He doesn't agree and he call manager, then she gives me 2 options that: 1. My son get out of pool right away. 2. I must sit at pool with my leg in water. But option 2 is so stupid. Because if I can stay in water, so I don't need to sit there, I will swim with my son. And if only sit there, it is not different sit at chair. So I must take my son go out of pool. I really feel bad about it. Because I register already, so I must take him go to class continue, if not, I will never back there again. Let see they teach my son 4 courses, but they still not allow him alone at kid pool. Is that a good curriculum? I DON'T recommend register for kid learn here. SO BAD. read more

My son and I ball at the indoor gym and absolutely love it. The facility has all that we need and the staff that works there are incredibly kind and helpful. read more

NOT RECOMMENDED. The staff appears to think they're doing you a favor. Many thefts have been reported. Perhaps a new manager could solve the problem of thefts. Especially if it is Employee Theft. But manager and staff don't appear to have a sense of obligation to members. read more

No thanks! Have a guest pass and here and won't join. The locker rooms are right out of a 70s high school-- and the actual lockers are super outdated and flimsy.i don't recommend locking your things up here. Not safe. The men's locker room is dirty and NOT clean. The men in the sauna sit naked with no towels...gross. very unhygienic. The floor is filthy. the pools aren't very clean at all, either. I'm wondering how often they clean and sanitize. Showers are old and don't work well. This location is nothing like the others. It's really run down. The staff is friendly.i haven't had any issues like other reviewers who feel they have attitude...but I won't come here on a regular basis. It's old yes, but why hasn't this location been renovated? I don't know how much the monthly membership is, but it's not clean enough for me to join. read more

I wish swimming intructor is little easy on toddler. My kid is 3.5 year old and instructor let him to go under water for few seconds multiple times. He was so scared of going back to swimming after one session and having nightmare about it 3-4 night. i went there few times but the same. Hopefully instructors ( do not know name) is little bit nicer to kid to let them get used to water for being first timer. Need some patience instructor for toddler at least. read more

DO NOT JOIN THIS GYM. I rejoined 2 months ago and have had several negative experiences. I entered today to use the sauna and was informed it's closed for the rest of the week, which does not work for me since I have an important race coming up in Florida next month...that's why I joined in the first place! Last week the pool was closed, the week before a good yoga class was cancelled. This place cannot get it together, and they charge $89 a month. The value is just not there. The facility itself is very rundown and outdated; the women's locker room looks like a 1970s high school, and the women there behave that way. They don't follow the rules, there are signs clearly posted regarding No Cell Phone Use and No Nudity in the sauna. Those rules are broken every time I'm there, and the obese women jeer, shame, and give you dirty looks if you are in fit shape. It's awful. My husband and I have supported this YMCA location for several years; its walking distance from our home and we like to support the summer camp they have for kids. We even stayed as paying members through the pandemic to support the kids' programs. But given the terrible conditions and treatment I've experienced in the last 60 days, it's time to move on! read more

Very open and accepting to all ages. Many choices of activities. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. read more

LOVE this place! Was welcomed by Jill at the front desk who knows everyone. Came in to get a membership so I could get my daughter swimming and it was a great value for the two of us ($155ish). They have two pools both heated and we have been going almost everyday and have been the only ones in the outdoor pool. My daughter also enjoyed the ballet class. I use the gym facilities that are nice and separated in different rooms, which makes it seem less crowded. The locker rooms are clean and roomy. Everyone is super nice and I'm really pleased with finally getting back into a gym that's not full of people on their phones. read more

Love the Y. Such an inclusive and welcoming space to workout. We are currently taking swimming lessons with our 1 year old and it's such a great time with awesome instructors! read more

Edit 2: shower soap fragranced . Ugh. You got fragrance free for hand soap just do it for all products! Down grade Star again. They now have fragrance free soap in the women's locker room. Let's keep it that way! However the spray for machine still has VOCs. Not sure what is used. Alcohol is sufficient. Also noticed handicap shower needs checking. The handle is over 5ft tall. read more

Terrible safety protocols, guess what! They don't have a dedicated customer service phone number. The front staff are careless when it comes to questions on safety especially given kids and seniors frequent the place. The front desk staff need to be more cognizant of basic safety measures and good old common sense. Jackets are commonly stolen from gym rooms or the locker and staff are pretty condescending about any safety measures. read more

I love this place. Staff is great. We're always greeted every time we come and leave. Group ex classes are pretty awesome. The outdoor pool-my son and I love. Cardio area is clean. Wish the weights area are bigger. It feels a bit claustrophobic with the small space. Locker room (the lower floor one) is ok. The lockers are not always clean. I one time left a small wrapper in one of the lockers and a week later its still there. Also, the shower area can be flooded at times because the it's clogged by hair. A little cleaning by the late afternoon would be nice. Otherwise, I love their service. Programs are good. Parking is clean and large (but I wish the lights on the lot could be a big brighter to make sure members are safe at night). read more

First Time YMCA Member . The Facilities are clean and Everyone genuinely tries to help you with everything they can Shout out to This YMCA Staff They go above and beyond for their clients . read more

This ymca is very old and the staff is so unprofessional. We have reported cockroaches in the ladies locker room before. I had a problem with a member and the staff Jen was very irresponsible and disrespectful . She did not follow the employee code of ethics. I'm worried other members will be treated unfairly . read more

Amazing staff and structure! Ive been living out of my car for the last 5 years and I can tell by the way the employees look at me they respect me just like any of the other patrons that pay full price. The YMCA has really helped me to stay In shape from swimming, weights, basketball, or my favorite YOGA. If I ever win the lotto or get off disability and back into the work force Im going to make a huge donation to the YMCA. Again greatly appreciate all you do for those of us that are finically struggling. read more

Please invest in several more bench press and incline press machines. If you have more bench press machines I may join. Members have to wait for the bench press and this extends their workout time and potential new members will not join knowing that there's only (1) bench press machine. read more

Staff, lacking of experiences, are extremely rude and act like Mr/Ms know it all specially lifeguards. They gossiped to cover up/set me up. There are some nasty obese staff bully me because I'm petite. How can I trust a gym like that! Why should I pay a stupid gym like this? NO WAY! read more

An older YMCA. I did my lifeguarding cert here back in 1979 and it was old then. Super friendly, very family oriented and a great aquatics program. The place is always full of happy faces with kids playing structured basketball programs, adults doing yoga and many other programs. Water aerobics is always popular. The indoor pool and aerobics room are my favorite. read more

love this place! the Friday classes at 10 am and zumba at 11 am with Kelly S. are amazing! highly recommend

I am new to the area and immediately joined the Y. That was a smart move. Super friendly staff and really nice members. I've made a couple friends already and we're having coffee on Friday after stretch class. By he way, they have a ton of group classes to choose from. They also have 2 pools, one indoor and one out. Great place-I highly recommend it. read more

This review is only for "Aqua Aerobics" classes. - The "Advanced Aqua" on Friday is a great workout class. Wish they offered more like this. - In some of the "Shallow Aerobic" classes, the instructors teach IN THE POOL which makes it difficult for participants to see and hear. The worst is when a teacher chit chat with students during the whole class - It's kind of chaotic and shows no respect for people who actually want to get a good work out. read more

It's a good gym, with plenty of machines. The staff are nice and helpful, and there are variety of rooms, with machines, barbells, and dumbbells to choose from. read more

This is my favorite place whether it is summer or winter or any other season. They are suitable for all age groups whether kids, senior citizens or adults. This is a family place with a lot of summer activities for kids. There are almost 150+ sessions every week like Zumba, pilates, yoga, etc. The workout place is usually crowded with wait time of 2-5 mins. There are two stretch / yoga rooms. There is a court for basketball, room for racquetball. Finding a parking is not so tough. The staff is friendly and very hard working. Its a great place to shed your weight and your aggression after a long working day. read more

This gym is over priced. They are always closed they put any sign up for closure. The equipment in the weight room is old and the room is small. They need an upgrade I do not recommend this gym read more

We come here for swimming. The facility is clean, but the staff is basically there to make sure your kids don't drown. Some teachers obviously care more than others, but for the most part, there is no actual training, but more like drills. The two stars is for the poor communication and complexity in trying to sign up for classes. Their system is not sure friendly. Also, today, they're closed supposedly due to PG and E, however, their street lights in all 4 corners are on. read more

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This YMCA has a lot of nice ammenities: indoor pool, outdoor pool, jacuzzi, 3 raquetball courts, 2 gyms, free cycle room, yoga, 1 free wieght room, 2 exercise rooms, free babysitting in the afternoons, men's sauna and a men's steam room (along with a sign saying no sexual activity!!!). Biggest complaint is just the age of the facility and the difficulty finding parking during peak hours. This is the original YMCA of Santa Clara county. It was built on top of the Hart mansion. For some crazy local history do a google on Brooke Hart and Kidnap. read more

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I recently joined the YMCA and have been very pleased. I was reluctant to join a gym because of the gym bunnies and meatheads but the YMCA seems available for all. The YMCA has a variety of people of different ability and age working out. This is a nice environment to workout in and it isn't threatening like some gyms. The YMCA has many amenities: - Indoor pool - Outdoor pool - Jacuzzi - Steam room - Large locker rooms - Cardio room - Weight room - Circuit training/overflow room - FitLinxx exercise tracking system - Daycare - Large Gymnasium - 4 Racquetball courts There are personal trainers available. The first two sessions are free and then each session after that is $99 for 3, for members. Overall, the staff is very friendly and helpful. The place is clean though not brand new. I am very glad I joined. read more

I love Central YMCA! I have a small child (19months) and they offer great Kids Club with such a great staff! All of them are so friendly and my daughter loves being in the Kids club. The max time your child can stay there is 90 minutes. You can have perfect workout for this time. Central YMCA has every single day some class for the little one. We like to go to 123 Grow on Tuesdays and Thursdays because the timing works for us. They offer another useful and fun classes for little older kids as well. Check their schedule! When Ellie was just a few months, we used to go to Sprout class that was AMAZING class for babies 6 weeks to crawling. It was twice a week and we came there all the time. Unfortunatelly people did not know about this class and when Ellie was ready for the next level class (123 Grow), this class was canceled! :( it is so sad because it was GREAT CLASS for the youngest babies! Now I am expecting another baby but this class is not offered anymore. :( Central YMCA does not offer only perfect classes for kids but also for adults. Each person can choose from variety of group exercise. I love the among of exercises. BTW. My favorite Pilates class is with the instructor named Bill! His classes are the BEST! If you want to be in shape, just try his classes (Mo, We, Fr from 10:00 to 11:00). The cardio room with the other rooms for doing exercise are good too. You just need to have some music with you, otherwise there is quiet like in the church. :) What else I love? It is the outdoor jacuzzi, outdoor and indoor swimming pool, and sauna. If I need to relax, I use jacuzzi or sauna. If you go there everyday, you can meet the same faces over and over again. It really seems to be like a family. :) If someone has kids, I really recommend Central YMCA because the membership is reasonable for lots of activities you can get. We always have fun there and I am so happy I can be a member! Great place to spend time! read more

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This review is based off my experience. I have a three day trial pass and have used two days so far. I am really impressed with this gym and will most likely be joining after the end of my three day pass. I have never been to a YMCA before and really didn't know the extent to what they offer, but since this YMCA is in walking distance from my house, I decided to check it out. The lady who set me and my SO with three day passes was really nice and in no way pushed us to buy a membership right there. The machine weights, cardio, and the free weight room are all really nice. They were not overly crowded like at other gyms and I was able to use the machines and weights I wanted to without waiting. The outdoor pool won me over though. It will be so nice to have access to one for those hot summer days when there is no AC in my house. The outdoor pool was divided between lap use and recreational use. I can't wait to try it out. I might just cancel my 24 membership for this gym. It has everything I need plus more. The YMCA is a tad more expensive than other gyms, but I see value in having a membership here plus the location is very convenient. I will update my review if anything changes after I become a member. read more

I'm a fan of Fit Linxx. It's a program that basically keeps track of your sets, reps, and workouts etc. It logs it on the computer so you know how much you're doing in a day, week or month. The weight room is pretty big nothing huge. I always try to go at times when the gym isn't busy like at 10 AM or 4-6 PM. It seems like everyone is there at that time! The cardio room isn't as bad. It's bigger and there are more machines. I've never had to wait. No Tvs or music though but I have my iPod so no worries. The 18 & up locker room has a sauna and spa as well as indv. showers. The water is steaming hot (which I love!) There is also room for pampering and styling your hair (they have outlets as well as blow dryers). The reason I give it a 3 is because it's a really old gym. It smells weird sometimes. They offer a lot of classes (yoga, pilates, zumba) and have 2 pools. One is indoor, the other one is outdoor with a slide. It's pretty spacious. As for the staff, I would say that most if not all of them are very nice. read more