Uh, wow. This YMCA is fancy shmancy! Thins I like: 1. I signed up for the summer for a very reasonable rate. If I want to continue in the fall, they'll give me a discount because I have blue cross/blue shield insurance. Thank goodness for an affordable gym! 2. It's WAY nicer than the NY sports club which is about 2/10 of a mile away. Cleaner, nicer people..just better! 3. When you join you get 12 weeks of personal fitness training. My trainer, Emily, was nice and I now have a routine. Uhh..this is really a YMCA?? Awesome. read more

This location is extremely small compared to other locations. The basketball area is great but other than that everywhere else doesnt have adequate space but it does have everything you need and gets the job done read more

As a self-described gym junkie, I may be a bit more fastidious than others. The positives: *Rates - About $63 a month, less if you're a student of LIU and somewhere else I forgot, but only to those schools. No discount if your school is in Manhattan *Amenities - Pool, free weights, cardio machines *Relatively clean The negatives: *The circulation is piss poor. Sometimes it will be great, but other times, not at all. How can you run if you can't breathe properly?! *The organization - The setup isn't logical, small free weight area But it's a hell of a lot better than NYSC. Yuck. read more

Unlike ellen s below, I'm lucky enough to be able to use the Y during work hours - I just got back from a session on the cardio equipment and at 330pm, the place was empty. As in, totally empty except for a guy on the treadmill. It's true though - 630pm to about 8pm is peak period and you're really spending far longer in there than you have to. I've just signed up to the 12-week fitness program that comes from with (very reasonable) membership. I'm meeting with an instructor four times over 12 weeks (or is it three?). First session: how to use the cardio machines properly. This has made a world of difference to me! I'm looking forward to using the pool and the steam room at some point this week, but so far, the Dodge is proving to be clean, efficient, friendly and actually fun! read more

This Y is good for what it is, but it could definitely be better. And I don't blame that on the staff, I blame it on the other members. Compared to the Y in Park Slope (which I used to belong to) it's much bigger, has more equipment and if you live in the surrounding area it's convenient. You also can't beat the price - they're very accommodating in trying to find a reasonable membership price for you (yay Blue Cross family discount!) My only qualms with this Y is that it does get pretty crowded. Unfortunately the only time I have to hit up the gym is right after work so by the time I show up around 7pm, I most likely have to wait 10-15 minutes for a treadmill/elliptical/bike. There are definitely enough machines to go around but the problem is people don't abide by the time limits during peak hours! I appreciate the fact that people want to get in a good sweat, but when there are clearly people waiting to use the machine, it's not cool to be on the treadmill for an hour straight and covering your screen with a towel to try and be sneaky. The rules are there for a reason, don't be a hog. All in all, it's definitely a decent and cheap option considering the neighborhood. They recently updated all their treadmills and the staff is friendly and helpful. It certainly beats a $90/mo membership at NY Sports Club. read more

I visited the Dodge Y during their Winter Membership Campaign & was very impressed by its offerings. Upon entry, I was warmly greeted by two front desk attendants. One of which offered to take me on a tour of the facility. During the tour, the staff member took time to ask me about my fitness goals & interests and tailored the tour to my desires. Aside from the staff's friendliness, I was pleased with the facilities cleanliness. The locker rooms and fitness center were spotless. As a potential member, this was very important to me. Additionally, I was blown away by the fitness classes included in a membership (over 100 per week)! At the conclusion of the tour, I was told that the Y joining fee would be waived as part of the aforementioned campaign. This is a savings of $100! As you can see, my initial Y experience was extremely positive and I will definitely be joining in the near future! read more

I joined the Y back in January when they were having a no initiation fee special. As someone who has a history of joining gyms, going faithfully for a month or two and then never again, I am pleasantly suprised that I have been going consistently (usually least 3x/week) for the past six months. I think this is in part due to what a nice, welcoming gym the Y is. The number and variety of classes is amazing. I go to pilates, spin, total body conditioning, and zumba regularly. The times are convenient, the teachers are great, and the classes kick your butt and are a lot of fun. They offer a discount if you have health insurance, so I pay $54/month which I think is a steal, especially with no initiation fee or contract. All in all, I'm very pleased with the Dodge Y. read more

Great Y in the downtown Brooklyn area! The B63 bus stop is just steps away! I love the location as I can get my grocery shopping (Trader Joe's), discounted shopping ( Marshall's) and pick up a bomb salad (sweet green) in one fellow sweep! This Y is more segmented than the prospect park location but has all the necessities! I only wish the Stretch area was bigger as it can comfortably fit 4 people or so! The group classes offered are so varied so there's something for everyone (I can't wait to try the trampoline based cardio class!) Definitely worth checking out! Xo read more

What is great about Dodge YMCA? It is very affordable. +The staff is friendly and helpful. +They have a nice size pool that is kid friendly. +They have quite a few classes that don't cost extra. I love taking the morning and evening yoga classes. If you want to practice every day on a budget, it is perfect. What is not good. -There is no air condensing. -This facility can get pretty crowded and there is usually a wait for the machines. -If you don't come early for the spinning classes, you won't get in. read more

I love this place. The class schedules are amazing! The community is welcoming. Everyone friendly and the sauna and steam room in the changing rooms are a dream. Well worth a visit read more

Dodge YMCA - HIT !! - Gyms Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very friendly staff, very good covid precautions, good clean machines, great gym area for kids innwinter. GREAT bday spot for kids

Been a member since it opened and I fully recommend it. With all the gym choices in downtown Brooklyn this one has fulfilled my needs. Early hours and dance classes along with static equipment treadmills and free weights. Equipment is well maintained, classes are well attended. Afro Dance is active and great for beginners and Zumba is very crowded but lively and exhilarating. The dance rooms is cold for a person who has danced most of her life (the reason for four stars). There are low income and kids programs as well as other discounts which always helps. The pool is cleaned regularly and read more

The pool here is great. The water is a perfect temperature. They have adult lap swim all day and the pool is on the second floor with lots of windows and natural light. They also have a family changing room which is great if you do not feel comfortable in the mens or women locker rooms. read more

Excellent facility! Kept VERY clean, staff walks around keeping things neat and offering advice when needed.

Update: all gym monitors have been extremely nice and helpful. The lady gym monitor from earlier hasn't been around in a long time. The current employees make efforts to keep the gym orderly and neat in spite of the patrons best efforts. Sherri the older lady who monitors the gym treated me very poorly. She scolded me for dropping weights as if I was a middle school child. Just because I enjoy doing barbell lifts with moderate weight doesn't mean I'm a meathead nor should I be treated as one. I take extra effort to minimize the noise when returning the weight to starting position on deadlifts. I clean and rerack other people's weights. I reorganize the Dumbbells when they are out of order. I don't deserve to be yelled at in the middle of my set because of the exercise I do or the way I look. While sherri was focused on scolding me she happened to miss a person literally dropping their dumbells after flat bench and also some kids playing basketball with a medicine ball. All the other monitors at the Y are very nice. read more

I credit this gym with my new-found love of exercise. Granted, this love has less to do with the facility than its timely entrance into my life. In fact, this gym has only the basics: 1) decent number of ellipticals (10 or so with TVs) 2) a greater number of treadmills 3) a small section of weight machines 4) a few ski machines 5) a handful of stairmasters 6) a few stationary bikes 7) pool The administrative assistants and tools are also just satisfactory. I never received identification while I was attending this Y. The machine was always out of order. And the department contacts are not listed on the brochure, and are only announced if the front desk clerk misses the call. Be prepared to go through a few people to find what you want. Off-peak hours seemed to be: 7-11PM; before 9AM. All-in-all: 3 stars for having a decent spread of machines--cardio and weight training; pool; classes for kids/families. Bad ventilation, crowds, and a few machines out of order in rotation. read more

I am really happy at this Y, particularly because it helped me find my super rad trainer Malcolm Milton. You can go to him but not at 7 on Monday or Friday! That's my time. Malcolm is a former power lifter and the nicest man around. When I have extra time I love to use the pool. (Note: swim cap required.) Afterward I mix it up between the sauna and steam room which are clean and wonderful. I go early in the morning so although it can be busy, it's not that bad. They have recently added more machines and stretching areas, which help during peak times. read more

Pretty solid gym. Definitely much nicer than I expected from the Y. I don't go during busy times, so this gym is pretty ideal for me. Even at somewhat busier times though, I haven't had a lot of trouble getting whatever equipment (treadmill, bike, weights) that I needed. My only gripe is that the workout (weights) area is fairly cramped. They've got pretty much all the equipment you'll ever need, but its a tight fit to get it all in there. That makes working out in that area slightly annoying. Overall I'd say good for the money. Not spectacular but well above what you'd expect. read more

I actually love this gym. Yes, it can get crowded during peak hours. Yes, it might not be the city's "nicest" gym, but this YMCA does the trick. It has everything I need and want in a gym and you cannot beat the price. If I had to say anything constructive I would ask for more 630pm Zumba classes. There's only one at the moment (the others are at 730pm and Sunday afternoon). It's an amazing class with a crazy unbelievable instructor (Alma) and I want more. read more

There is no air conditioning. In a place where the whole point is to get really hot and sweaty, it's pretty much a sauna when you walk in. If I wanted to do hot yoga (hot elliptical, hot treadmill, etc.) I would sign up for that. But this is unbearable. Other than the heat, it's actually a pretty good deal for what you get. No frills, but the machines always work and even when it's crowded there's usually a free machine. I don't use the locker room facilities so I can't comment on those. But really, none of the amenities matter when it's far too hot to work out in the first place! read more

I'm a runner and only need a gym for the occasional cross training and odd day when it's too hot or cold to run outside. I also should note I've been a member for over 8 years. I love this Y because it's a gym of the people. It's low cost, low attitude, clean and generally not too busy. There's a diverse clientele and there's people of all ages. Sure there are times early in the year when it gets busier, but generally I never wait for a machine. There's always towels. Plenty of drinking fountains. The cardio machines are almost always the latest model. So there's nothing to complain about here. The classes seem good although I've never taken one but the ones I see always seem full. You get what you pay for. I guess in this case you get more than what you pay for since it's one of the best YMCAs in NYC. read more

This is currently the gym I attend. It's a bit of a travel from where I live, but since I work in the neighborhood, it's accessible. The staff here are are very friendly and helpful. The machines at this gym are well kept and great. I actually love this gym, because it's clean and everything is well kept. You can actually breathe in here and it's not some sweaty, hole-in-the-wall gym. I actually loving going to this gym and I've only been a member for a few weeks. There's a variety of machines that work on a different part of your body. I highly recommend this gym. Membership prices can be a little pricey, but if you sign up during a special you can definitely get a membership for a good and reasonable rate. read more

The Dodge YMCA is a pretty good gym: 1. It is much better than the gym I left and almost the same price. 2. The gym is honest, unlike the one I left. 3. The trainers have proper etiquette and seem decent. Not just some meat head who thinks because he lifts weights can train. The gym I was at prior had unskilled rude trainers that put their clients in dangerous positions. (Yes I am a certified trainer and can observe this). 4. IT HAS A POOL. I love it, it is a decent size too. 5. There is a good mix of members. read more

I've ventured to many a YMCA across the states and the Dodge still ranks as one of my favorite locations. Always clean equipment and a great staff at the pool. Sometimes the schedule is a little crowded, but it's great to see people getting involved with aquatics . So much better than the Park Slope Y which is always a mess! read more

I was a member with my daughter who must have been about 10 or 11 at the time. I signed her up for several weeks of summer camp at this Y. However, when Sunday rolled around she started freaking out because she hated it so much and didn't want to go back. So I pulled her out. I immediately filled out their forms and told them that I really needed any refund they could give because that was a geat hardship for me. They didn't give me back a dime. Also during the few swim lessons there a teacher shamed her and told her she swam like a baby. What? Now she doesn't like sports. We did have a good experience doing a pool birthday party for her one year. But mess with my kids head and self-esteem? That should really put you in the negative. read more

It does the job, I guess. The equipment is fine but there's usually 1-5 cardio machines that are out of order. I only really like to use the cardio machines overlooking the basketball courts because they have TVs, most of the other machines don't. Sometimes children will play on the cardio machines as well, which is annoying. My main complaint is about the yoga classes. Not a single one is challenging, I've tried most of the instructors and all of the classes are for beginners, whether labeled 'intermediate' or not. Also, the instructors don't change up the postures and usually will teach the same class time after time. It's not unusual for the class to be 30 minutes of sun salutations and more difficult poses and the other hour being seated poses or even just lying down with 'breathing exercises.' If you're looking to get a workout in from one of these yoga classes, forget it. I've been disappointed over and over again and am considering switching gyms since yoga is one of my favorite ways to stay fit and relieve stress. As far as spin classes go, they're just ok. Playlist is never that great and the classes aren't too challenging either. If you're interested in classes, this isn't the gym for you but if all you need is a no fuss workout of cardio and weights, you're good. read more

I stopped coming here for a while cause I moved to Queens and now that I'm in Brooklyn again I'm back. I am disappointed to report their lockers are now smaller, uncomfortable, and perpetually overcrowded. Their group classes aren't as interesting as they used to be. Oh well whatever. read more

Disclaimer: I am young, but my soul is old and salty. Reasons I love the Y: - Affordable - Near home - Well Equipped (in variety, if not in quantity): They have a full size basketball court that is multi-use, a pool, a weight room, and options for cardio. - Great institution: I love knowing that my dues are helping to provide affordable fitness options for the entire community, as well as a safe haven for youth and families. Reasons I cannot stand the Y (this one at least): - It's a damn zoo - Members lack a grounding in common courtesy and etiquette (antibacterial wipes are provided to wipe down equipment, and freakin' re-rack the plates you tools) - Athlete's foot (yeah nasty, and I'm hesitant to admit this with my name attached, but it happened). If I ran a gym I'd be bleaching the shower and locker room floors to death. Wear slippers. - Fathers who bring their primary school daughters and sons into the locker room and showers. This is just freakin' weird. I don't have kids, but I can't imagine I'd ever bring my 5 year old daughter into the men's shower at the Y... - Space invaders: Sometimes air-drying is desired. It's a locker room and everyone has the same parts (except for the aforementioned little girls). But then there's this...if the huge (it's really big) locker room is empty, do you really have to stand right next to the one other guy in the room??? Really?! You freakin' awkward penguins. I hope the athlete's foot gets you next. - And these oh-so-close-to-a-dealbreaker items: The weight section is cramped. Like tiny. There is one power rack, that on the weekends is impossible to use. Finish all your assistance work while you wait for the guy in it to finish his billion sets of quarter depth squats with rests. Yeah, you can switch off, but really that works best when both people are lifting similar weights. Putting plates on and taking them off every time you switch is disruptive to both people. Gotta wonder buddy...why not just do one set of good squats for every four of those ugly messes and get the hell out of the rack??? The chatters. Oh my goodness the chatters. I get it, asking for advice can be an awesome source of information. There are also many attractive people in the neighborhood. You wanna chat? You're in a gym. Go to a Starbucks and clear some space and equipment. There is one flat bench for bench presses. There are two pull up stations (three if you count the assisted one), and one dip station (two with the assisted station). There is not really a space for deadlifts. That space is shared with the power rack where people squat/mil press/other things that I have no names for. And again, the weight area is cramped. Do you really need to bring that big ass swiss ball into the space to do a few chest presses? Just keep it in the space with the girls using the other swiss balls. And ladies? Once again, the weight area is cramped...I recommend using the damn lockers. How the hell can you just leave your shit lying around where people are walking around carrying weights? It would be just your luck to have me trip on your massive hemp tote and drop a dumbbell on your iphone 5. I have to admit, I would not be sorry. In fact I will probably shit a brick and be very distraught. You know what else is awesome? (That was sarcasm, because this is actually not awesome at all.) Spending time to look for plates because they are literally hidden in every corner of the gym. Really. It's like a damn scavenger hunt. Good luck. So, now that you've seen just how salty and neurotic I am, what's the bottom line? The Y is great if you're a runner, swimmer, or intramural sports type of person. The Y is great for families, people on a budget, and for people that have jobs or lives that let them get in at low-traffic times (actually the Y is absolutely AMAZING for the people that have the time to get in at slow times). The Y is not great if you want to get stronger. The Y is not great if lifting is your way to take your stress behind the woodshed (because trying to lift and becoming more stressed out kinda defeats the purpose, yes?). Which is ironic, because at one point, I think the YMCA in general was THE place to go to get strong. How many of our weightlifting idols got their start in a local Y? read more

I have never had a negative experience here. The facilities are nice, they offer classes at no additional charge to members and they are centrally located in Brooklyn. What's not to like? read more

My husband & I have the citywide pass, so slowly but surely we're trying out all the locations. I really wanted to make this branch my weekend go-to. The location is great - Trader Joe's on the corner, convenient to the subway, etc., but there are some major issues with this Y that make it unlikely that I'll visit it regularly. As others have said, there are a ton of little kids at branch. I have absolutely nothing against kids. I DO have something against oblivious parents who vacantly stare off into the middle distance while their diaper bag repeatedly bangs into the back swing of an elliptical machine some man is stoically trying to use as this happens. And a mom letting her barely more than a toddler run from one resistance machine to the next in the circuit, climbing on them like big toys when there are people waiting to use them. And a dad who brought his 2 year old daughter in the Men's locker room & shower when there are designated Family locker rooms!? (My husband witnessed this while trying to shower. Also noted by him -- there are no shower curtains on the stalls in the Men's.) And speaking of lockers rooms, I was surprised to find, after walking through the workout spaces, that the locker rooms are way below par. The quarters are tight. There was a woman sitting on a stool next to what was ultimately the locker I used, fully dressed, reading a book. For more than an hour. WHY, when there are lounging areas within the gym w/a lot few naked people?? I say the locker I "ultimately" used because the first one I loaded all my stuff into had a cut latch where I would have secured my lock, so I had to unload everything & find another space, which I found after opening TWO other lockers full of stuff, no lock attached. Crazily enough, when I met up w/ my husband outside the locker rooms, he reported having the SAME problem w/ the first locker he tried. Now for the workout -- I used a treadmill for 50 min. while looking over treetops blowing in the sunny breeze on Atlantic, & it was great, if a little hot with those giant windows facing south. Better ventilation would make a massive improvement. There are a bunch of water fountains at this Y, most equipped with the water bottle filling nozzle, which is great. Also no shortage of antibac wipe dispensers, also great. I also really love the flow of the weight & resistance machines that I used, & the nice long, narrow halls for the treadmills, ellipticals, etc. facing Atlantic. I had a great workout & really worked up a sweat, so naturally...I needed to use the shower (*foreboding music here). I must've hit the showers at the same time that kiddie swim hour got out or something, because most stalls were occupied w/ at least two kids. There were shower caps, kid no-tangle shampoo, & tiny swimsuits, goggles &flip flops occupying all the hooks & stools, w/ the exception of two empty stalls. I hopped in one, but there was no available hook for my towel, so I went to the empty stall across the way & hung my towel so a corner of it stuck inside my stall. (I always do this - it's OCD but I feel like I need to keep an eye on it). I got about halfway through my shower when I heard "is this my towel?" from a tiny voice & turned around just in time to see the corner of my towel disappear from my stall. I stuck my head out to see a little girl vigorously drying w/ it, other towels laying sopping on the floor at her feet. My eyes met the eyes of a woman standing at the entrance of the shower, she sing-songed for her kids to hurry along, & away scampered the girl & my towel. They left the wet, discarded towels on the floor for someone else to deal with, by the way. It was about this time that the non-draining drain at my feet made a burping sound & regurgitated dense brown water (the whole time I was showering, I'd straddled the puddle & methodically turned my shower off in hopes of keeping the flooding at bay, but the puddles from the kids' showers on either side overflowed into my stall's sloped flooring). Disgusted, w/ feet and ankles splashed w/ whateverthatbrownstuffwas, I ran back to the stall across the way. Now, w/ the insolent mother & her towel-stealing gang gone, the showers were basically empty. I turned on that shower and behold - the drain worked. I emerged from the showers pissed off & dripping. I got some looks for tracking water in to the locker room. Luckily I had my own towel from home in my locker, I'd just stupidly thought I could use the gym amenities I pay for. Once dry & dressed, I squeezed out of the narrow cul-de-sac of lockers and dried my hair at a tiny counter big enough for two people to get ready, next to the toilets. 2 more things: turns out my husband also had a towel thief when he showered! And this Y only offers the large-size towels - not great for workout use. After reporting all this, I'm surprised I didn't give it 1 star, but the machines & location really are a hook. I'll try going again on off-hours. read more

TOO MANY PRIVATE LESSONS AT THE POOL - POOL IS A CASH COW They close off too many lanes in the pool for private lessons, irrespective of how crowded the pool is - the pool is a cash cow. There are many family hours with tons of kids, particularly at spring and summer. Many of the kids are babies a few months old - they are not continent. The kids regularly throw up in the pool or poop (one can only guess about p), and when that is discovered, everyone has to leave the pool for about 2 hours. Conveniently, those floating bodily discharges are discovered only after the lifeguards finish their private classes, so that their extra-income won't be affected. This can happen every single day, several days in a row, more than once a day. In summer things get completely out of control, so that the overwhelmed lifeguards announce a "drill" so that everyone has to leave the pool for about 2 hours. Conveniently, the drills are announced only after the lifeguards finish their private classes, so that their extra-income won't be affected. There are no efforts to educate families not to eat before coming to the pool etc., because closing the pool off for 2 hours suits the lifeguards just fine, as long as it doesn't happen during their private classes. There is no effort to ration the number of classes. Lifeguards can close off any lane at any time for a private lesson, even during the few hours that are for lap swimming only according to the printed schedule, like weekends between 4 - 5. If a family with kids shows up during those very rare lap-swim-only hours, the better lifeguards may make a faint attempt to tell them to leave, but if the parents put up a fight the lifeguards quickly back off. OTOH, I saw the lifeguards gang up on a lap swimmer that argued with them and escalate the situation like fascists. Lap swimmers bring no extra income and are treated as a nuisance. The thinking is that the place is to serve the community, i.e., families and children, and there is no attempt to reconcile the needs of families with those of lap swimmers in a predictable, rational, orderly manner. The pool is a constant summer camp for 5 months of the year. The 9th Street Y in Park Slope has exactly the same pool but it is far better managed. I've been a member since before the Y opened (you could buy a membership before it opened) and I swim daily: the pool situation has steadily deteriorated. The water is filthy, it's not even water anymore but some white liquid. read more

I have a Passport membership but created a membership at Dodge as it was located closest to my home and close to all major train lines. I like the club and had a generally favorable experience while working out there. I also love the operating hours which are convenient (open very early, close very late, even on weekends) and the club is also open all the time except for when there serious storm conditions. My main experience with the club was directly related to the swimming pool, to which I would given 2 of 5 stars. The pool is very busy - you have to arrive early or late during the week (~5.30AM, ~8PM) to get a lane with only 3-4 people vs. 5-6 people during peak hours. (In fairness, all NYC pools have the same issue so Dodge is surely not alone here.) Pool swimmers are also relatively aggressive and during peak hours, swimming becomes a contact sport. Finally, the pool is surely not pristene however i do consider it relatively clean given the high volume of members going through there. My 1 star rating relates largely to Dodge's customer service. It is virtually impossible to get anyone on the phone. I've tried repeatedly to get someone to call me or email me back about an issue relating to my account and I have gotten 0 response. Since the issue relates to my ability to use other clubs, I am about to cancel my membership there and re-open it elsewhere that is more user friendly. Honestly, if you don't want to pick up the phone or respond to voicemails and deal with members, why allow people to call in in the first place? If you have a Passport membership and an option, I would not recommend joining the Dodge YMCA facility. I have used the West Side and Vanderbilt locations and, of the two, have had relatively positive experiences at the West Side location. They are also much more responsive to customer concerns. read more

I've now been a member of Dodge for a little over three years, and I'm still a fan! Or I guess you could say I've been happy and encountered few unpleasant surprises over the my tenure here. In fact, I'd say that, if anything, the gym has been undergoing quality upgrades over time that have made my experiences here better. I'll dispense with what everyone else tends to say, and go with some quick bullets on the lowdown I didn't cover before: - Maré and Dominique teach wonderful yoga classes, Maré especially. She has a dance background and always leads a gentle, restorative practice. Dominique is a bit more straight-forward, but I find her classes friendly and reliably structured. - The pool can be a bit of a log jam at your typical rush hours, but I would say it's best from 7:45-11am, 2-4:30pm, and 8:30-10:30pm on weekdays (generally). Even at crowded times, if you stick it out for a half hour, it usually dissipates as quickly as it built up. - The facility has undergone some renovations this summer that have really upped the experience. Women's locker rooms have way more mirrors now, new benches, and fresh colorful shower curtains; a new yoga studio has been built that is away from the noise of the basketball court; and the weights room has been expanded into the space of the old studio. - During the last week of August, the pool, locker rooms, saunas, and steam rooms close for deep cleaning and repairs, but other city YMCA's typically know to expect you, and you get 10 free visits to other Y's a year, so it works out fine (I recommend the Prospect Park Y for swimmers) - They now have Beginners Spin classes! I took one because I'm terrified of being stuck in a super intense normal one without knowing what to expect, and found it fun and welcoming. While not the largest or most luxurious YMCA in the city, it's definitely one of the better ones, and I've been really happy my entire membership so far. read more

Whenever I've gone in the pool I've gotten molluscum contagiousum it's a viral infection like when u scratch it it's on ur hand and then u touch say ur face u get it on ur face took me literally three years to get rid of it. The only good thing here the exercise equipment. read more

the dodge ymca is fantastic. centrally located on atlantic ave. it is nearby all sorts of transportation and plenty of shops so you can reward yourself after a particularly rigorous workout. clean, bright, and staffed by really nice and helpful people, it can get a bit kid-crazy at certain times of day (like right after school gets out), but you can always count on at least 2 lanes open for adult swim in their brand new pool (new tile, new paint, new everything). plus, while swimming you can gaze out the floor to ceiling windows. the only bummer is that to keep a permanent locker in the ladies locker room requires you to sign up for a 2 year wait list. it makes me feel good to put my money towards fitness AND supporting a great community organization. read more

Dodge YMCA - Gyms Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Just moving to the neighborhood, I'm exploring trial memberships at gyms in the area. At the Y, I've experienced horrific customer service and a meh spin class. I went in about a week ago to inquire about a trial membership and I was interrupted and told "we don't do that. Here's a one day guest pass and that's all you get." I explained that I was new to the area and want to try out multiple classes to see which ones would fit into my schedule. Too bad for me. I used my guest pass and wasn't impressed. Gross locker rooms and just an OK spin class. In other words, the Y will not be gaining me as a member. read more

Joined recently after a few trial days. So far so good. Here's the low-down: The good: Amazing variety and quantity of classes! It has all the standards, plus urban rebounding (aerobics on a tiny individual-sized trampoline = fun!), zumba (which is awesome here!! great instructor, challenging, super fun!), hip hop, African dance, belly dance, etc. Many yoga classes, offered at different times of day and at different levels of difficulty. In fact, I'm going to be hooked up with a free NYSC membership soon but I'm actually considering continuing my membership here at the Y because of the classes (my NYSC has no zumba, no urban rebounding, no hip hop or dance-type classes at all, and no early morning yoga that I can do before work). Other gymsters there seem cool; I'm not as in-shape as I'd like to be but I don't feel intimidated. There are men and women (more women than men) of all ages; most seem fit but not scary. Also, you get free fresh towels to use! At a Y! I mean come on, that's pretty nice. The bad: Classes can get packed - for some like spinning and urban rebounding you need to arrive early to get a spot - I mean very early, like half an hour beforehand or more. Plus, if you consider this "bad," there are a lot of kids running around, especially in the summer (the Y runs a day camp). The so-so: Behind-the-desk staff ranges from extremely pleasant and willing to go out of their way to help you (one guy has been like this so far) to just plain nasty (I've encountered 2 or 3 of these so far), with most falling in the middle. But who cares? I don't come to the gym to hang out with the staff at the desk! So far I haven't had to wait for machines during peak hours or mid-day. The quantity/range of strength machines and free weights is a little weak. Haven't used the pool yet, so I can't report on whether it's nice or gross. There's a good mix of people - a lot of older people and young moms during the day; students and a variety of others during after-work hours. Conclusion: Overall, the place isn't fancy, but it's definitely adequate; much nicer than I expected from some of the negative reviews (really guys, what do you expect? I think this is pretty great for a YMCA!) If it's important to you to have a wide variety of classes, this may be the place for you. If you like dance-type classes or yoga, I'm pretty sure you won't find a better selection in Brooklyn. But if you're really into the "muscley" stuff (free weights and machines) or hard-core training or you're looking for a shi-shi (chi-chi?) place, this may not be the right gym for you. read more

I stopped my membership here purely because of the price, $71 pm seemed like a lot to me, so I joined NYSC and I really wish I had not and will probably move back. The Dodge is always clean, the locker rooms are large and clean, with towels ALL the time. There is a pool AND a steam room which always works. It is never too busy to work out, THE ONLY gripe I have about this location is the size of the stretching area, it's tiny!!!! come on guys where are we supposed to do any kind of floor work??? This and the price, NYSC is $30 pm! is why I left, but NYSC is dirty, over subscribed and smells bad, so I may be coming back soon Dodge..I miss you :) read more

I'm a near daily swimmer. I also swim at the NYU Palladium gym and it's former Coles gym on Houston and Mercer. The Dodge Y facilities are pretty awesome. Clean, with a friendly knowledgeable staff and the patrons are pretty great as well. My only issue is I wish management would enforce electronic device usage in the locker room, bathroom and sauna areas stronger. Most people respect privacy. but then there are those who cannot leave their phones for a second. read more

the pool has a lift for people who are disabled however the "lifeguards" are not "qualified" to assist and the trainers are not allowed to touch you so I don't know how they even operate it or why it even exists... I went there for months while a said lifeguard helped me use the pool and I needed minimal help... eventually after several months of smoothly using the facility I got a phone call that requested me to attend with assistance (under her breath said that a certain lifeguard would continue assisting me). I couldn't be guaranteed time at the gym where I could get into the pool so I stopped going. I was paying the same as an able bodied patron and it simply didn't make sense. What was the lift for? I live an independent life why should working out depend on someone accompanying me to the gym who can't work out or can't train me at the same time? oh plus the place is dirty, the toilets hardly flush, and there is always residue left for days, I swear I've seen the same baby poo on the changing table since I started going there. read more