I would like to start off by saying that this school has been here since 1983 and has a lot of…read morehistory. The owner Master Mar is very friendly and welcoming. They both make the class very entertaining for the kids. Master Mar has a different way of teaching compared to a lot of martial art schools out there, which makes his method of training by far the best I've ever trained in. If you are in search of a tae kwon do school, I highly recommend giving this place a shot, I promise you won't be disappointed. Thank you for letting me be part of the KMAC family.

I just started learning hapkido and tae kwon do here at KMAC and I'm so thrilled to be able to…read moretrain with all these grandmasters. They are all very knowledgeable and patient to ensure you meet your full potential. I'm coming from a amateur boxing background with some limitations due to a previous back injury. However the grandmasters and fellow classmates have been very considerate and caring of this. I'm very excited to see how far I can go here and for each class to see what I learn next. I researched so many gyms in SF, Berkeley, and Oakland. But i can safely say this is the best one i have found and I'm so glad to learn and train here around such amazing and talented people.

Last Saturday, I brought my 3 year old son into the women's locker room to use the bathroom…read more There's a vanity area where women get ready, however there was an older man just sitting there, watching the women get ready, completely naked. I went over to the front desk and told them there was a naked man in the women's locker room just sitting there, watching everyone and he responded that they are legally not allowed to remove him. Please educate me because this doesn't seem right. I told them I usually let my 11 year old daughter go to the bathroom herself and I don't feel like it's safe and yet, YMCA did nothing. I was at the YMCA because my daughter had a game. After her game, I checked the women's locker room (about an hour after I took my son to the bathroom) and the naked man was still there, sitting there and putting lotion on his body. This is not okay. Please be careful everyone, especially those with children.

Nice community gym with lots of cardio and weight lifting options as well as plenty of classes…read more The place is fairly small but makes good use of the space they have. I highly recommend getting signed up to use the EGym system that tracks your progress on many of the cardio and weight lifting machines on the second floor as it helps gamify the whole experience. The YMCA also uses an app where you can reserve a spot for the classes that are offered which I also recommend doing as many classes are popular and fill up. Changing rooms and bathrooms are kept very clean. Staff are generally helpful and the place welcomes people of all ages. Also with the YMCA membership you can go to other YMCA gym locations in the area which has been a convenient option for me as well. Overall definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a solid gym in the area.

Natalie J from customer service was AMAZING! Kind, professional, prompt, SUPER knowledgeable, and…read morebeyond helpful! Every company should have someone like Natalie. Made my experience with the school quite a magical one.

My son has been enrolled at Waterworks for over a year with weekly lessons and still hasn't fully…read morelearned to swim -- and the main reason is constant cancellations. Since December 2025, they have canceled 10 of his classes. For young kids, inconsistent instruction isn't just inconvenient -- it causes them to lose momentum and regress, because swimming requires routine, repetition, and confidence-building week after week. Not to mention, we plan our day expecting this class to happen and week in and week out we get a cancelation notice on the same day, completely messing up our schedule. It's completely unacceptable to run a swim school with this level of inconsistency and no real accountability or effort to make it right. Families aren't paying for "weekly" lessons that get canceled constantly.

Cute little community gym. Good rates and conveniently located near the Glen Park BART…read more They only have a few machines and stations to lift, so at times it was a bit difficult to get a machine before the pandemic at peak times. When they reopened during the pandemic the owner was really good at setting policies and making us feel comfortable returning to the gym. We booked workouts at both the Glen Park and Bernal locations and they were always clean.

Go elsewhere. The trainer I was assigned was ridiculously difficult to schedule with. Just wouldn't…read morereturn my multiple texts. It shouldn't be this difficult or frustrating to work with a trainer. The owner somewhat blamed me for not communicating better (?). The whole thing was so odd. Find a different gym. Love the idea of going to the neighborhood gym, but so not worth it.

Swam with this club for 9 years and loved every moment of it!!!…read more Growing up I had a hard time finding a sport that suited me and my interests because I always wanted something that was not only physically challenging but creatively challenging as well. Synchronized swimming filled both of these interests perfectly. I not only got to learn a unique sport but I also got to work with some great coaches that pushed me and inspired me to be the person I am today. Synchronized swimming taught me how to be a team player, which is a quality and skill I now use on a daily basis in both my professional and personal life. This sport and swim club really shaped a great deal of my childhood and I am proud to be able to say that I once was a San Francisco Merionette. I definitely suggest this for parents who are looking to enroll their children in a swim program or an after school activity.

I swam for the Merionettes for over 10 years, and it was the most positive experience I could have…read moreasked for. The coaches are incredibly caring, and dedicate immense amounts of time and energy out of pure love for the sport. Even after leaving the club, the coaches are still a source of support for me. Because of the merionettes, I have both grown as a leader and learned what it means to be a teammate. I am forever greatful for the network for kind friends and inspiring coaches that being a part of SFM has given me.

Remodel FOR THE WIN! I almost don't want to leave this review because people should experience the…read moresame awe and wonder I got to yesterday at the reopening, but this place deserves all the stars. I have been a member here for 8+ years. I check in between 4-5x / week. Not only is the place IMMACULATE from literally the freshly painted ceiling to the new floors but they now offer elite equipment and body building machines from brands like Skelecore and Nautilus. They also still have a good amount of the previous hoist machines. Even with all the new equipment the place somehow feels bigger. The spacing is very well done and the flow from entry to the floor is well organized. In addition to the absolutely beautiful cleaning and maintenance, ALL machines are now in working order. There are new hip thrust machines, really nice new machines for back and chest, and the stand out is the epic leg day palace. What was once the basketball court has been converted into a literally haven of RACKS! If you have ever hit this gym during rush hour on a Tuesday you know getting a rack was sometimes a 30-45 minute wait. No more my friends! Racks on racks on racks. They also got a couple new leg presses and tons of new accessory machines. This gym has everything I personally need to hit all body parts and cardio for my split. The weights are varied. There are squat racks and platforms for training Olympic lifts as well as racks with safety cages. There are dumbbells up to 125lbs, cables, treadmills, stair masters, ellipticals and bikes. The group X room is open except during classes. I've tried a few classes here my favorite is Zumba with Maritza. I usually just check the App for the schedule. The pool area is basic and pretty much still the same except a lot cleaner now. There's a sauna and a steam room and a two lane pool. The bathrooms are as clean as you would expect a busy gym bathroom to be. And ten times cleaner than before. A lot of the staff have been here for years and years which speaks volumes. Everyone I have spoken to is friendly and helpful. Shout out to Salde and Sandra who are the best. The manager Francisco has been here since I can remember, is always kind and is very friendly. A couple years ago a better deal than I had been paying for came up and Francisco suggested I let my current membership expire or however it works and I got the yearly for a better price. He is always looking out for members and does his best to hold the ones who don't pick up after themselves accountable. Now that this place is spotless, it will mean that people who workout here MUST take care of the space better! I totally think it's possible but I'm also prepared to be that girl asking you to put your weights back pls. PARKING is easy if you don't go during peak rush hours. Overall the remodel took this gym from a 2/10 to a 10/10 but don't let me convince you until you see for yourself.

The employees are stellar - helpful, friendly, kind, etc. Francisco goes above and beyond to keep…read morethe place going, and the good vibes there I feel start with him and his infectious charm, caring, and humor. Jay in maintence is the hardest working person I have ever met, so kind and helpful. He hustles to keep the broken and malfunctioning equipment and wet area working and is much appreciate by us members. Lana has been extremely helpful as well. The renovations were extremely lackluster. Members were misled or outright lied to about what changes would be made to the gym and wet area. Construction, including jackhammering is still going on, we were told the project would take less than a month. I have videos of the noise reverberating through the wet area and breaking decibel levels for construction codes for San Francisco. The wet area is neglected to a dangerous and unhealthy level still. They claimed they "deep cleaned" it. The disabled lift for the pool and jacuzzi have bed been busted and malfunctioning or completely useless since I started there almost a year ago. They were to be replaced and were not! I have gotten stuck in the pool several times while it glitched. Once recently it broke completely. Thankfully my husband was there, and went and asked for Jay who managed to get it functioning and get me out. I wrote corporate, no answer. The entire building is not up to ADA gym codes and standards. There are loose railing, slippery dirty stairs and railings, mold growing from the spitters who can't follow basic hygiene rules even with a sign right where they usually spit under the lift chair. Then they fling water everywhere after spitting or snorting, and my wheelchair will not drive through the puddles. It is incredible dangerous. The locker room has no disabled lockers, and the one shower stall is not up to code for wheelchair users. None of the doors are up to code and have damaged my wheelchair several times. They refused to fix the broken women's locker room disabled stall's loose then broken toilet seat from September 2025 when I was first injured on it until May 2026 during the renovations. I was moderately injured the 5th time it slipped and one side fell into the toilet and I slipped off into the wall. There are uncovered screws sticking out of the wall connected to the stall next to it that have also cut me twice, and damaged my backpack. Do better, please! Communication there is dismal. No warning or planned closures, changes to schedules, etc. Yesterday the swim school was there when they are not on the schedule. Photos attached. In the summer we can barely use the pool. They have also showed up unannounced when the Potrero locations pool was closed, and allowed to hold classes without authorization displacing members. The worst part is upset members who try to swim in the lanes for the school or refuse to get out of the pool during swim class time, and they often scare the children or harass the swim school employees who are just doing their jobs! This happened yesterday, a man with flippers soaked a young child and the instructor by coming in their lane and splashing them intentionally. That area is chaos incarnate with no semblance of gym or pool etiquette.

Rockin' championship hoops on this neutral court. Quality flooring, scoreboard, and lighting…read more Parking is tough in the area especially if the lot isn't open. Solid staff keeping order and making appropriate announcements. Good amount of seating but great views, usually obstructed unless you're in the front. Overall a solid facility for youth hoops.

St. Emydius is a nice and cozy venue for CYO Athletics. I come here weekly to watch my friend coach…read moreher boys' and girls' basketball teams in fun and exciting games. Parking here is painless. If you can't find street parking, the small lot across De Montfort Ave. is free. Just make sure to be careful while driving since there's so many kids around! The gym itself is small but clean. Spectators sit in upstairs bleachers and aren't allowed on the courts. Family and friends need to wait outside in the hallway to meet the players after they leave the court area. These young players always leave me impressed with their talent and conviction. My friend and all the other volunteer staff also earn my admiration for their dedication to youth sports. If you know anyone involved in CYO Athletics, definitely come out to support them and enjoy some great games!