Wow, the staff and overall vibe in this place is so much better than Haverford YMCA. How are these branches even related? The staff here was so approachable and answered my question about which pool was available, and for what purpose. The Haverford YMCA is so chaotic, they really need to do something about it. This one is more peaceful and inviting, like every other Y! read more

This facility is clean. The staff is friendly. There are three indoor pools (lap pool), therapy pool and huge kids pool. There is a hot tub and sauna. Basketball court, pickle ball, indoor track, studios, weights and machines. Shower and locker room. There is plenty of parking, but not many by the front entrance. There is also lots of different types of child care and classes. Very fortunate to have this YMCA in our local area. read more

Rocky Run YMCA - Main entrance - Gyms Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Another YMcA that's understaffed and closing amenities because of their own lack of employees. Sign says pools will be closed... not the sauna will be closed. Either way it's wild that all the members are paying for these amenities and they can't even keep their own gym staffed with employees. Another management failure by the YMCA read more

Rocky Run YMCA - Gyms Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

To be specific, the manager, Doug, is very unprofessional. He didn't take my friends issues into consideration and/or took them seriously after previously having a discussion about the situation. I've yet to have a good experience at this YMCA. Also, one of the workers upstairs, Johnnie, is very ignorant. Instead of saying something nicely, he just looks at you with a very ugly face. It seems like something always has to be an issue when coming here. I've been stalked multiple times and my friends car got keyed in the parking lot. Doug didn't care about these incidents. I definitely don't recommend this gym, especially for families. It isn't very family like and they don't really seem to care about their members. The only good thing that makes the times I've gone is the front desk people. They are always kind and welcoming. Maybe management should take a lesson from them. read more

My son and I went to their big pool. One of the lifeguards assigned him a lane which was good since everyone had their own lane to swim in. But a group of kids came in and started swimming all over. They crossed into my son's lane. I spoke to the lifeguard and a supervisor. They claimed everyone can use the pool. But when I explained that my son was in his lane and the other kids had theirs. They said I could come back at another time. Why bother two have six lane dividers in the pool if people can swim all over. We left very disappointed. I would recommend you spend the money for a membership. When my membership is over. I will find somewhere else to take my family. read more

When I moved back to the area for graduate school, I didn't really have any income and I knew I would have trouble affording a gym. Lucky for me, I decided to check out the YMCA and see if they had a student membership or anything like that. The nice guy at the front desk told me they didn't, but if someone has a very small income (i.e. me), they may qualify for a financial aid membership. After a bit of paperwork (tax returns, expense sheets, an application), they told me that I qualified for a discounted membership! And it was a price that I could afford. Honestly, they saved me, and really gave me the opportunity to work on getting healthy, despite my lack of income. The YMCA always seems crowded, no matter what day or time I go. However, I've never had an issue getting an elliptical or a treadmill when I want it. Everything always seems clean and fairly organized. All the classes I've been to- Indo-Rowing, Body Pump, Hatha Yoga- have been motivating and a lot of fun. I can't wait to try more classes! They also have a pool area, which I haven't used. The locker room doesn't seem as nice as it could be, and it's always quite humid, but hey, it's the YMCA. My only other complaint/observation is that the parking lot can be a bit of a war zone, although that probably has more to do with the clientele than the YMCA's fault. Two thumbs up for great classes, enough machines, and financial aid for those of us adults who are in graduate school and make a negative 40,000 a year after tuition. :-) read more

I recently starting coming here more often because Delaware members can access Pennsylvania YMCAs. All you have to do is sign a liability form and then every time you check in, you tell the staff that you are from the Delaware branch. All of their work out facilities are on the second floor (except the pools). They have a large studio where almost all of the classes are held, a walking track (which overlooks two basketball courts below), and a HUGE fitness center. My favorite part of this gym is the fitness classes they offer; which include HIIT, Zumba, Combat, Yoga, Pilates, and more!! The instructors are fabulous and I haven't met one that I haven't like yet. read more

Large facility, very clean, a lot of group classes and free coffee! However, there is a lot of cardio equipment and strength machines, which is nice for some, but there should also be a comparable amount of dumbbells, benches, cables and power racks for those who prefer functional training. If you are serious about lifting there is a very small designated room to train in. There is only one power rack, one cable apparatus and the area near the dumbbells is incredibly cramped (they're seriously asking for an accident and the one dumbbell rack is two seconds away from breaking). If it's empty you're good to go. But, if it's crowded, be prepared to wait a while to use what you need. A tip to management would be to make this small back room a stretching area. Get rid of some cardio equipment, or move all the cardio equipment to one area, and then expand the weight training area. There clearly is a need for this, since this weekend alone I counted 37 people on top of each other, at once, trying to workout in this tiny space. read more

Anyone considering joining this gym or supporting them financially should continue reading my review. I have just left Rocky Run YMCA after being a member for almost two years. While overall my experience was positive throughout that timeframe, It ended so badly. The biggest problem I had with this gym was with someone in upper management. It all started when I overheard her use a homophobic slur. It was shocking for me to hear it since one of the reasons I was so proud to belong to this gym was because I thought it was there to serve the community. I had assumed that they hired staff that had sensitivity training. Secondly, this gym does not have a team that demonstrates they have had training in interacting with people that have experienced trauma. The same staff member I spoke about before got too close to me during a class, and when I asked her to step away from me because I was uncomfortable, she continued to get closer and invade my space. I had to ask her repeatedly to step away from me until she threatened to revoke my membership and call the police to escort me out. She told me I did not know who she was and what she could do to me and reminded me that this was her gym. I still am shocked by it all even while typing this review and don't understand how still has a job there where she interacts with the public every day. I was able to talk to her superiors, but I did not feel supported. They told me it was a learning moment for them, but overall they acted like they didn't want to take a side. It was very frustrating to me because I left feeling supported, and felt like I would never be able to feel comfortable in that gym again. Furthermore, I have seen and experienced a yoga instructor that has touched members without asking for permission. Now that may not seem like a big deal to the average person, but for people that have experienced trauma, it is very upsetting. Overall, I started to see that the YMCA seriously needs to train some of their staff on how to deal with the general public and also work on customer service. After switching, I can see the "too big to fail" mentality of leadership. I am excited to work with a different gym that is competitive and helps support me in reaching my fitness goals. There are still a few great people there. I have instructors and gym friends that I miss terribly; It's a shame that this happened. I hope no one has to go through the experience I did at Rocky Run YMCA. read more

So I've been around quite a few gyms and tried a lot! Admittedly, I had my reservations when going to this place, due to my inherent fear that the initiation in to the gym would require me to dress up in either a construction or policeman outfit, and start flaring my arms about while doing interpretive dance of letters of the alphabets. However, upon going. I realize not only did I not have to fit my kettle balls in to a tight leather shorts. The gym itself is modern and welcoming to anyone. The downstairs has a large indoor pool for laps, with plenty of sun that allows that open atmosphere. Next to it is children pool with its own water slide, yes you heard me water slide...needless to say that kid will think twice before he asks me why I cut in line...pffft. Then there is 2 great indoor basketball gyms which can easily fit 4 pick up half court games easily. With your standard 1/16th of a mile track upstairs wrapped around the b-ball court. With more studio room and daycare than most gyms I've ever seen, the cardio bunnies, housewives, and Jennifer Aniston will be happy as they do downward-doggie-reverse-handstand-core-contusion-ouch-that-hurts-my-back-broke poses. Finally, the actual gym upstairs with your standard fair of cardio equipment, with similar weight training machines situated in the middle. There is also a rehabilitation section of the room thats great too. Finally, my favorite part which is the weight room. I don't like barbells, dumbbells, and heavy equipment being out in the open with everyone else. It makes for an unpleasant experience when lifting, because you always get the gawkers. Rather I prefer it like YMC has it, a personal space which can almost be described as a hole in the wall. Kept perfectly away from everyone else, this way I can make my funny faces, panting, grunting, and sweating to my hearts content in my tight leather shorts. Without eliciting the stares of people who wonder if I'm workingout or seizuring. read more

The Rocky Run Y has under gone some renovations some things improved others have gotten worse. The locker rooms now are a mess! They put in new lockers and they are very small and right on top of one another. They removed the floor mats from the floors and did not put them back for some reason. So now when people leave the pool and showers they leave pools of water on the floor and you have to be careful not to let your gym clothes fall into it. There is one small bench in the middle of the lockers that everyone has to use to either sit on or keep your clothes off the floor out of the water. Its a complete mess up on their part. Put the floor mats back on the floor, they were designed to let water flow through them and give you a barrier between the water and the floor. I also dislike the way they have to blast the music in the classes. Most of use our own MP3 in the gym and like different music. I have had to put ear plugs in to do spinning which I do most mornings and weekends in the winter. Spinning should be for the workout and not who can be the best DJ. I hate the chick music that some of the instructors have to blast. The group exercise rooms should have limiters on the volume so they can't be blasted. We are fairly young 30's and we hate the loud music. I can't imagine some of the older folks what they must think. Oh and the kids here can be overwhelming. I am not a kid person so beware of the screaming kids blasting by you and moms clogging up the hallways with them. read more

Rocky Run Y is pretty nice. I've also had the opportunity to workout on numerous occasions at the Ambler Y, so I'll try not to make this a comparison review. I bring my son here for swim lessons on the weekends because it is fairly close to where I live. The indoor track is very tight. There are only three lanes. The outer lane is extremely close to the wall and the most inner lane is very close to the gate/ledge which over looks the basketball courts. Sixteen times around the track is equivalent to a mile. For those with small children who wish to run or walk, strollers are allowed, but I can see it being an issue considering the size of the track. You're better off leaving your children in the Kids' Zone. The workout area, which is located on the second floor, contains great updated cardio equipment. The free weight area is obviously dated, but it gets the job done. There is a view of the main pool from the weight room, which seems a little creepy. Speaking of the pool, the kiddie pool area is nice. The max is about 3 feet 6 inches. My son loves splashing in it. I always think the water will be warm until I get in it. Like most pools, once your body temperature adjusts, you'll be fine. The main pool is about 8 feet deep with lanes. There's usually never a line to get in because most of the swimmers get in, do a few laps and get out. There are many classes offered here. It literally has something for everyone. If you're new to working out, you can come here and not feel intimidated because it's such an inviting atmosphere. read more

Since moving to the area I take my kids here every day. A family membership comes with up to 2 hours of free daycare, which I use an hour of to go work out. Sometimes I just drop the kids off and go to the family lounge to sip free Wawa coffee and read a book. They have multiple programs for kids and a very friendly staff. Lockers are always clean, the equipment rooms and pool are similarly spotless. I never have any trouble finding open machines even during busy hours. There is a heated pool next to the main pool for seniors and children under 3yrs (accompanied by one adult each). read more

Too costly but a nice facility with great classes (like Zumba, Water Aerobics and Karate). Excellent pools and swimming instruction. 9 year old found the summer camp way too boring so we don't go any more. read more

Beautifully maintained facility even years after opening. Well managed. Nice clientele. Great pool, plus kids indoor water park. Adult only swim hours seem greater than the 3 previously toured Y's. Parking is better than the new Havertown Y read more

I really appreciate the people at the YMCA and how much they care about the people that come there. I have enjoyed being a member for a while now and really love the support that they provide to the members especially during this pandemic. It really means a lot for them to open their doors for people that need to strengthen their physical and mental abilities. They are not only allowing people to return but are doing so in a safe and efficient way for everyone. I appreciate Ashley, who is the Membership Director for always taking the time to help and get to know the members. Thanks for all you do guys! read more

This place is great for families. Sometimes I think they have gotten too big, and the personal feeling has suffered. They have a good selection of classes, but I would love to see hot yoga, and a better selection of times. I think closing pool 15 minutes early is overkill. They are out in 5 minutes, so why not close it 9:55? read more

I joined this gym because I was in need of a therapy pool, which was great, Never knowing how to swim I had signed up for lessons. I took notice of one instructor who had an attitude, so I asked that they make sure I did not get him. I was given two woman who were just great, so I decided to stay and use the gym, as far as that goes, the staff is very unfriendly unless you use them as trainers. I understand it is a place for different types of ages but come one they sit at machines and talk while I was trying to finish my work out, on one occasion I was using a machine and a elderly gentleman came up and asked me to move on since it was for one and move to the next, I asked him why he was in a hurry he was the same who sat at another machine and talked to another, about the news. to add to that they sit and socialize downstairs, but sitting there for half hour drinking coffee while people are looking for a parking space on a Sunday morning this place is not worth the added drive, read more

This is my favorite swim club/ exercise club, aside from the former Philadelphia Exercise & Aquatic center!

Good equipment and clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of parking. Lots of classes all times of the day and night. There is something for everyone old and young. read more

I'm a member, and this Y sucks. Guest hours and rules are terrible, and the employees are not helpful and they suck. Terrible Y, don't join this shit read more

This gym is horrible. The instructors are rude unless you're well liked, then you're treated so well. The customer service is horrible. They have a too big to fail mentality. People talk during whole classes and no one cares. Two of the instructors are sleeping with each other, since I had to overhear that gossip one day on the floor. That's widely inappropriate considering it was instructors talking about it. They talk crap on the members when they don't think you can hear them. They have no sense of respect for people not wanting to be touched during a class. They close if a single snowflake falls from the sky (im not exaggerating) Oh, and beware you need to give 30 days notice when you cancel unless you're well liked by them then they waive it for you. But if you're a peasant like me they charge you. Literally go to any other gym than the Y. read more

This gym is terrible. Do not join if you enjoy lifting weights especially. I moved Media about 6 months ago and joined the YMCA because there's really no other options. They are going through renovations which made me kind of excited because I thought maybe they will be expanding their tiny 50'x50' weight lifting area. But no! They're adding another pool... Even though they already have two. And they are adding a spa/massage room. I have seen no signs that say they will be adding to their weight lifting area. The worst part is your packed into a small area with the free weights and it's a TON of teenagers who all think it's social hour. Hogging all of the benches and dumbbells while huddled in their groups joking around and doing one set every 15-20 minutes. Someone could seriously end up getting injured bad because it seems like no one knows how to lift with proper form either. On a positive note, they do have a lot of cardio machines and they are well maintained. The staff is mostly nice also. They just need to improve their free weight area and have some king of supervision up there. When I find another gym with a better free weight selection I will move my membership there and just join a Planet Fitness for their cardio equipment. read more

Child care negligence put a three year old in the hospital last week. A nut-free environment, yet nut filled candy was made available. Nut allergy protocols were NOT FOLLOWED when child displayed nausea, sore throat and eyes swelled closed. (1) they did NOT inject the Epipen as instructed; (2) they did NOT call 911; and most remarkably (3) THEY DID NOT PHONE THE CHILD'S MOTHER. Instead they gave Benadryl (counter to protocols). Only when mother arrived to pick up the child did she discover the extreme medical distress of the child. read more

Excellent location with a wide variety of group classes and machines that always have availability. I've found the following classes to be particularly excellent: BodyPump (with anyone, as it's a standardized class); Functional Pilates (Anna); Butts & Guts (Meg); LesMillsGRIT Cardio (Becky). Dave's RPM class is the best spin workout I've ever had, and I appreciate his simple method of communicating the resistance as it changes throughout the workout. read more

We recently had a sports-themed birthday party here for our sons and could not have been more impressed. We had two great YMCA employees assist us for the entire party, from the set up to the clean up, and they basically ran the show! One of the employees energetically ran around in the gym with the kids and organized games and made things fun and the other employee greeted our guests when they arrived and assisted with crafts for the kids (provided by the YMCA) and also coordinated the food and drinks. In spite of having a large party of 25 rowdy 3-6 year olds in attendance, with their parents in tow, we had an enjoyable, stress-free time, due to all of the help and the kids all had a blast. It is not the cheapest place to have a party, for sure, but it is a really nice space and they do a great job. You really get what you pay for. read more

We come here often, between my husband, myself and our 2 year old. The programs for kids and adults are great and since their renovation, there are SO many machines. You never need to wait. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. We love it here and come multiple times per week. They also offer babysitting for up to 2 hrs for free. My only issue with that is the size of the room they use. It is very small and often times when there are screaming little ones, the others can't escape the noise and craziness. Other than that, the Y is very clean and organized and the staff and people that come here are pretty friendly. It's great for families or for anyone. read more

If you have a family (young kids) this is the best gym around Media. It's more of a community than a gym. It takes a little while to find your way into a group, but now it's like a second home. My family loves the Y. We have been members for five years. From an equipment standpoint, they just invested in a big upgrade. It's still not a power lifters gym, but again, for a family, it has it all. The Kids Zone staff are great, the pool/swim lessons, kids art classes, birthday party facilities, camps, and they have great group fitness classes with great instructors. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about the Y. I was exercising at an expensive indoor cycling studio that was just not worth the price tag. I loved it, but couldn't justify spending the cash on it any longer. I decided to give the Y a try since a friend had been a member for years and liked it. Since I didn't have a job and was basically paying out of my savings account to afford my gym membership anyway, I decided to see if they could offer me any financial assistance...and boy did they! I was stunned at the price they quoted me. This place is a lifesaver. I'm paying mere pennies compared to what I had been paying at my other gym and getting a whole lot more in the process---Indo Row, Cycling, etc. My only issue...and this is not an issue with the gym, but an issue with the members...is that people park where they're not supposed to. Sometimes I'll park my car in a spot and people will park their cars behind me where there are no designated parking spots. It's so hard for me to get my car out after my class is over! I get so frustrated. I'm sweaty, I'm tired, I just want to go home, and here you are parked illegally behind my car. Knock it off!!! You'll burn extra calories if you walk anyway! Rocky Run always seems to reiterate the fact that you're not allowed to park your cars in these places, but they never actually enforce it. Wasn't a problem until the new year rolled around. I have also picked up quite a few illnesses there but have learned to dodge that by avoiding direct contact with equipment and the little spray bottles to clean the machines down. I just bring my own wipes and put towels down on the handlebars of whatever machine I'm using. Not sick anymore now :) Great place, amazing instructors! read more

I moved and really miss this place! We used to go here every day. Kid zone was so much fun for the kids and i knew they would be well cared for. Its clean and tons of toys to play with and great staff. The gym is filled with lots of great machines. People are nice . The preschool Little Sprouts is awesome. The pool is clean, big, and fun for babies- toddlers and up. read more

This gym is as good as it gets in my opinion! It is expensive, but if you use it regularly there is no doubt it is very worth it. There are a ton of classes to try, from Zumba to Body Combat and much more. They offer all the way from super early in the morning to late at night. The classes are amazing and it makes the price of the gym worth it. It definitely gets crowded during rush hour times after work but you can expect that at any gym! I've never not been able to go on a machine I've wanted to go on because of how crowded it is. They have a back section with addition machines and treadmills and free weights which I find myself using a lot. They have a ton of machines and I never feel like I've had a bad work out after leaving the Y! read more

We love it here! I have two kids under 3! There is so much for then to do here. And their kid zone is wonderful. So many classes and great instructors! Love it here! read more

Great variety of group classes, good hours except for the weekends; always clean. My only complaints are the charge for the "hot classes" like Barre & TRX and the online schedule isn't the most accurate. Being a single adult, it tends to get noisy and overcrowded with loud kids as well but this can be avoided if your schedule is flexible. read more

Rocky Run YMCA is the first YMCA I've become a member at in my adult life. It's wonderful, welcoming, and takes pride in their anti discrimination policy. I've experienced nothing but welcoming vibes and gestures from everyone I've encountered. The facilities are clean and well kept. I highly recommend this location. read more

Two thumbs down. Tried to sign up for private swim lessons. Multiple messages and emails to aquatics director to no avail. Constant rotation of swim instructors so that there is no continuity of instruction even for a 5 week class. Wouldn't let my 7 year old in the wading pool even with me sitting 2 feet away on a bench. Pools are overcrowded. Clientele is suspect. Just overall bad experience in the short 4 weeks that we've been members. read more

This is a nice, clean, family friendly facility. However it is extremely expensive. As someone else mentioned I also feel that it is unfair I am paying top dollar for my membership when others are using the same facility at a discounted price, just because they make less money. I don't see why I should be punished financially and should pay extra so those less fortunate should have the same privileges? It really bothers me and I feel like I am getting ripped off at almost $1200/year. I think their cut off for financial aid is around 70,000 a year for a family, which is pretty high, meaning plenty of members can be on a discounted membership. So if they can function on those rates, why must they try and grab a little extra out of me? Absolutely not fair. However it is one of the only places around that offers such great programs and atmosphere for the kids. read more

Have been a member of the Rocky Run Y since June of this year. I have to say it has changed my life. Not only do I feel great due to my participation in Yoga, body pump and water classes I feel like I have found a 2nd home. The staff is great, friendly and helpful and the patrons are amazing caring and offer so much support in helping me succeed. Thank you Rocky Run for making me feel so wonderful. read more

We originally joined as a whole family and enjoyed the gym, and other sessions like Zumba and yoga, the kids zone was very helpful. When my kids were under 3yrs old we used the warm pool. We started to notice that, we were unable to use the facilities like the pool and playground when we wanted during summer break and during the day, we were paying too much money for that to happen. We reduced our membership. They then upgraded the facility adding a lovely family pool and changing rooms (not enough), the first few times we went the pool was a bit chilly, we put this down to it being new and 'teething problems'. We went a few more times, same thing. Today we went again the family pool is still too cold!! I think it's time to cancel our membership!! read more

First let me say that my son goes to the YMCA for day care and I adore his teachers. they are there for the right reasons, because they love kids. They are creative and fun. The facility is neat and clean and I have been very pleased with the care my son has received. I would give the day care 5 stars if it was not linked with the sports programs that they offer. The sports programs for young children are HORRENDOUS. A disgrace to any educator. I have been told that I may play with my own child, but too few children showed up so they won't teach the kids. I have watched at sports teachers text and talk for 1/3-1/2 of the class while parents take on the job of teaching their own kid. I could do that in my back yard. I have contacted the Y in regard to my concern, but it continues. It is a shame for the kids and it saddens me to see a facility that has so much good in it, have a sports program that is so bad i can only shake my head. Save yourself the time and money and find programs elsewhere. read more

The Y is an amazing place that does great things for families! They provide financial assistance for those who can't afford it (ex, if a parent loses a job they can still send their kid to class, camp etc) and that is a huge help to that family in so many ways. I pay full price for a membership and I don't complain about being charged full price(unlike John G's review below) because I'm fortuntate to have a job, it's not expensive when you think about what you get for your monthly membership cost (tons of classes, pools, basketball, child care, clean environment etc) and I am thankful that the Y can help those families in need, it's nice to know that help is available if you are ever in a tough situation. Great staff, love how the classes are fun, exciting and always changing and the environment is friendly welcoming! read more