State of the art facility . It has a gym with a walking track , basketball courts , pickle ball…read morecourts set up at various times. They have an exercising room ,weight room ,rock climbing walls, A big therapy pool and lap pool.They also offer archery and air rifle.

Great facility! Yoga, upper body strength training, meal prep and hand cycling classes!read more

What's not to love about Avondale Park. It's centrally located in the heart of the Avondale…read morecommunity and super conveniently located near some of the happening spots in town! Picturesque views are the backdrop. Wrapped into some historical facts make up this landmark. If you want to walk, run or even fly a kite , Avondale park is calling your name. Say "hello" to Miss Fancy while you're there!

A great park in the Birmingham, Alabama area. It exudes a tranquillity that cleanses your soul…read more This is the kind of park that children will remember in memories and adults will be very happy such a place was available to them. The park is located in the Avondale section of Birmingham and I would highly recommend a visit here.

This gym is in my opinion very nice. I they have a good amount of machines in multiples (like…read moretreadmills, ellipticals etc etc) and most of them stay working and if they aren't they get fixed roughly within 1.5 weeks. I will say their high traffic time is any time after 5. But mornings and afternoons aren't bad (assuming most people have classes during those times). Multiple basketball courts, indoor pool (but unfortunately only goes to 4 feet) and so much more. Definitely would recommend. *can't speak to the gym membership prices as I am a student here and don't know nothing bout that lifestyle

This is definitely a gem of UAB!…read more I love how big the space is. They have a huge pool and jacuzzi, rock climbing wall, dance studios, an indoor track, racquetball courts, basketball courts, and their new functional fitness room! They always have new equipment like the new squat racks, but they still have lots of old machines that need some fixing. Last time, only two out of the four stair masters were working. They also have F45 classes, which are so much more affordable compared to F45 classes outside of the rec. The F45 instructors give great attention to everyone and motivate you to keep doing your best!

I've had a membership here on and off for years. I also worked here after my first year of college…read moreas a summer camp instructor. Gym wise, I appreciate the clean facilities and variety of class options. The machines are a bit dated, especially in the cycling room, so I'd love to see some upgrades. One of the main reasons I left however, was because of how cold the patrons were. There were times when I'd walk in, and in true Southern fashion, say hello and greet people only to be ignored or received eye rolls back. The staff was friendly, but I didn't enjoy feeling so isolated by the patrons and didn't understand why the vibes were off.

The Y is great! I come for the MWF Body Pump class at 5:30AM. There is a nice group of regulars…read morethat are welcoming and easy going. So it is good for beginners to pretty advanced. Three different instructors over the week so there is nice variety. The staff are also quite pleasant. My only quibble is with the showers. They are in pretty desperate need of renovation. Given the volume this Y enjoys, it should be a priority. The amount they'd save on leaking water would probably pay for itself.

Love the Y! The Birmingham YMCA system is awesome with tons of locations. I mix up which locations…read moreI go to, mainly to find the right class at the right time for me. The Shades Valley location, right on HWY 31 is awesome. I'm normally here for classes, but also really love how the treadmills here are set up in front of the windows! Most locations do not have windows in the cardio area. I was prompted to write a review because I'd never been out to the outdoor pool here... SINCE WHEN DO I HAVE A POOL MEMBERSHIP?? This had slipped my mind as an amenity to the Y. I accompanied my mother to the 9am 'AquaFit' class [see also: my running commentary on appreciating things for an 'older' crowd]. AquaFit was so fun, and a great way to get out and enjoy some sunshine! After the class, I hung out by the pool for a little bit. They have some nice lounge chairs, two slides, a beach entry spot for the pool, and lots of fun nooks for kids to play. I'm certainly going to enjoy this for the rest of the summer. The YMCA offers so many great classes and programs with your membership. I really love the Barre and Pilates classes, and I haven't been, but the Greystone location has actual Pilates reformer machines. I think my membership is something like $12/month. How can you beat that??? You get full access to every location in the Greater Birmingham YMCA system!

This yn John Green needa raise yo. He be helping me sm in my yoga class wit my posture. And he…read moresaved me from drowning type.

Friendly upon entering. Massive gym with great rooms for anything that you need…read more The MAIN issue after 5 years of membership is the hanging around talking at the machines. It's typically older gentleman talking politics and just hanging on the machines. V annoying. 2nd and probably more important: PUT RE RACK SIGNS UP YMCA!!! The plates are constantly left on EVERY free weight machine. Literally chest press/lat pulldowns/rows always are left with plates still racked. Ive seen multiple smaller men and women struggle getting them off. Congrats you can row 200lbs, take the plates off when you're finished Shane, and if you sweat all over it in your tank, wipe the dam$ seat off.

I normally don't venture out to this YMCA, but I had errands to run on this side of town, so I…read morefigured I'll check this place out. The gym is big, but when it comes to the cardio and weight room, it feels claustrophobic when it's crowded. The men's restroom is located upstairs and is always kept clean. They do have a nice jacuzzi which I haven't used yet. Customer service is average which some employees greet you walking in and leaving and some don't which I don't take it seriously.