I've been to a lot of gyms in the Twin Cities, and the YMCA Ridgedale genuinely stands out. The facility is clean, organized, and never feels chaotic -- even during peak hours. Parking is easy, which already sets it apart from most places in the area. The equipment is well-maintained, with plenty of machines and free weights so you're not waiting around. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help without being pushy. The locker rooms are spotless, with good showers and enough space, which makes getting in and out smooth. What I really appreciate is how family-friendly the whole place is. The kids' areas, classes, and pool setup make it a great option if you're trying to balance fitness and family time. It's hard to find a gym that truly gets both right -- but this one does. Overall, this YMCA is consistently reliable, clean, and well-run. Whether you're working out, taking classes, or bringing the kids, it's one of the best community gyms in the area. Highly recommend. read more

I am a new member of the YMCA and love visiting. The variety of exercise classes available allows me to always have a plan for my workout and never need to venture into free weights or the treadmill area. I love the sense of community at this location and, like I said, the extensive group fitness classes. One feature I really love about this location is Kid's Stuff! Caretakers can bring their children here for some childcare while they work out, take a shower, or generally have a break from childcare. The parking lot is great, it's an easy location to get to, the facilities are clean, the staff is inviting. I love the Y! read more

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If it were Richdale YMCA, it'd be much more affluent than Poordale YMCA, but it's actually not Rich, it's RIDGE, so I guess that's a #Ridgefail on my part. This is a pretty good gym although it gets more than a little busy sometimes. It's in the far south suburbs of Minneapolis and looks kind of brand new compared to many locations. Plenty of good weights and machines that work well. Equipment seems new. The locker rooms are nice and the showers are okay. Getting in here wasn't too much of a chore although it wasn't completely straightforward. I liked it and would definitely use this facility again if I'm ever in the south suburbs of Minneapolis. read more

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Everything is new and clean. Big windows and friendly staff. I've been to several Ys and this is one of the nicest. They also have a cool wellness program--I did acupuncture read more

You gotta be an evil bastard to give a bad review to the YMCA. Joined the Y because my stomach is uncomfortably expanding and climbing stairs starting to be a chore. Love it! My kids can be watched by trained professionals as I torture myself for 2 hours. They have a large fitness center aka torture chamber. Basketball court, indoor running track, swimming pool, etc, etc. I feel good paying the membership fees because I know it will fund various kid activities and community development. You also get discounts on various Y sponsored activities. Facilities are clean. Separate locker rooms available for families. Fitness instructors available. BTW. If you really commit. Working out can be addicting. No lie. Or maybe I like torture... read more

Hopping place. Clean, that's about all I can say. I didn't join. I didn't feel welcome. Instead of being a place for everyone I was made to wait even though I had an appointment and I didn't feel welcome. I left after waiting an hour. Perhaps if I was a minority or from a different country I would have been welcomed. I grew up with the Y and know it's values. They didn't practice them on the day I had an appointment. Thought it was for everyone. read more

I've had Y memberships for 12 years now and after using the Blaisdell Y for most of that time I moved out to Hopkins 5 years ago and have been using the Ridgedale Y. They've update a lot of their weight equipment lately, as well as their cardio - they have the only kind of elliptical trainers that don't make my feet fall asleep, plus they now have the little TV treadmills and other equipment if you're into that kind of thing. Free wallet lockers or 1/2 lockers right by the fitness center, a sauna in each adult locker room, clean carpets in the locker room, and really friendly staff. The workout classes are tops - and I just took a Women On Weights class with Kayla in the fitness center - she we great! The *only* thing I'm not of fan of here is their summer program for kids - it's staffed by teenagers/young adults (as are most Y summer programs) and that age is just not mature enough to handle large groups of school-aged children in an appropriate manner - my kids hate it there... bummer! They do enjoy going there to work out, swim and attend Kids Stuff though - different staff! read more

Very friendly and welcoming staff! Well kept facility. Fun for the whole family. Very clean. We enjoyed visiting this facility while on vacation. Played racquetball, basketball, and the gym. I think we will swim tomorrow! read more

GREAT Senior program! They have a lounge for coffee and chats and offer many classes geared for seniors including Silver Sneakers, gentle yoga and strength training. There are lunch-&-learn classes on health topics and planned games and outings every week for seniors. The workout room is well equipped with machines and weights and it's CLEAN and QUIET! Television monitors are tuned to different stations but are all kept on mute with closed captions (for those who just can't live without television for even an hour's workout.). Some machines have individual media outlets which one can select at will and listen to with earplugs. There are personal trainers (for a fee) who will help you create an individual workout program. The pool is frequently used for adult aquatic exercise and lap swim. At certain times of day parking can be a little difficult to find but, since people are always coming and going, with a little patience I've always found a spot. read more

do not let your children go into the restrooms alone! don't even lock them into a stall while you go into another stall. random men walk into the family changing room and don't even knock..they just yank the door knob in an attempt to walk into a restroom. i was sitting right outside the door of a stall where my 7 year old granddaughter was changing after a swim and some man walked into the area and yanked on the knob where my granddaughter was. i had to yell at him to stop! the y doesn't monitor this at all. children are not safe around that place alone. MY USERNAME IS FROM SAN ANTONIO BUT WE LIVE IN MINNESOTA NOW. THIS REVIEW IS REGARDING THE RIDGEDALE YMCA IN MINNETONKA MINNESOTA. read more

I'd give 2 and a half stars if that were possible. This location is just not that nice. The building is old and has a lot of square footage, but mainly because the space is used inefficiently. The locker rooms (where you'd appreciate more space) are cramped with old metal lockers that are rusting in the inside. There are no benches to sit on and change or private changing areas, instead they just have flat plastic stools. The shower area is kind of gross. The showerheads leak and have hard water buildup. The carpet is new and the fitness equipment is relatively up to date and in good repair. Most of their machines do not yet feature the personal tv's like the other Y's in the area do although they are starting to upgrade. The hanging tv's are old school 19inch curved panel tube tv's. The whole place just screams old and outdated. It's not bad for a drop in workout but I definitely only go because it's close. read more

I've been going here for a few years now. I've lost a lot of weight in part because of the group classes. I personally hate working out solo so finding exercise I enjoy was surprising. read more

This place sucks. Broke my collar bone and camp sucks. Would not recommend at all!!!!!

Gave the Y a try as I attempt to find a new gym for the frozen season. It was nice and clean. The people were friendly and it got the job done. Looking at their class schedule shows a lot of variety. My only concern was that it felt about half capacity and this August. What will January look like? read more

I don't like this location as well as the one downtown or by Southdale, however their classes were at good times if you wanted to go after work. If you are an equipment person, I recommend going to another location that they have newer treadmills and weights. If you are a class person, the instructors are good here! read more

Clean and friendly staff. Equipment is nicely spread out and nice track to walk or run. I like that there are towels available in the weight room and separate area for stretching. Pool is nice. We love this location over the others we have been to in the cities. read more

Great value for the price. Lots of great glasses, clean facility, activities for the whole family

My daughter came here for summer camp and was repeatedly bullied by another kid. Not only was nothing done about the other child, but the staff did nothing at all, including informing me of the multiple instances of bullying against my child. Attempts to receive a refund for a week where I paid for two camps (one at the Y and another at a separate camp so that my daughter could avoid this kid for a week) was met with a run around from the staff and no refund. For a company whose entire platform is community, the whole experience was disgusting and unprofessional. We will never go here or any other Y again. read more