You can have your decorated locker rooms with fancy cubbyholes for each skater, your automatic…read morefaucets and toilets, your water bottle filling stations, your showers with hot water and good water pressure. It all comes down to how you make ice. Leave it to a well-funded private university to provide such an exceptional product. It's some of the best ice in the state. Credit the brand new Zamboni, as well as those who know how to use it. Even the pegs they use to keep the nets on are more intelligently designed, and do a better job of anchoring 100 pounds of wrought iron to a freshly cut surface. Not like any of this makes me a better hockey player... The Freeman also includes a natatorium, a basketball court, and a big indoor astroturf facility for track, football, lacrosse, soccer, etc. All the venues are cleverly mashed together into a single sports megaplex. The plaque reads "1990," which makes me me think, "Hey, this place is really new!" Then I realize that was nearly a quarter century ago... I'm aging.

Wow where to start? Stayed at the men's residence upstairs for short stent. It was like animal…read moreHouse in there literally but no college. I remember waking up each morning and having to leave the room to use the bathroom early morning to try to get in there before others do. The stall doors were so short that anyone walking in could see the commode. That being said somebody would always clog the toilet and you would hear the noise knowing the water or the river was going to come downstream and you'd have to put your legs up or you would get wet. Some people would walk right in barefoot like it was a normal walk in the park nothing to see here. And then the mixed showering setup in the partying was way overboard. Many people had the jail mentality where they'd be showering and you'd come in there it's your towel and soap and they'd say oh there's more than enough room under one shower head. So some of us would go to the gym and then shower down there and frequenting many YMCA's this one is probably the most stuck up group of people that I've experienced. You're scared down there working out like everybody else on older machines by the way what business is it of theirs to ask what type of car you driving or how big is your house? Now they obviously knew that we were from the men's wing due to the residential cards that we had and free gym privileges. But some of the people that are stuck up tried to make people feel like they shouldn't be there. And people need to remember people stay at the y short-term or long-term for many different reasons from all walks of life The Good The bad and The ugly. And there might be the good in the bad in the men's wing but the only ugliness I seen was the comments from the people downstairs. If you can avoid this place like the plague. If not make sure to keep your feet up when the river comes running.

The worst YMCA in the local area, let me edit that…read more Things are still thrown out/stolen in fitplus. Also, apparently having a small child is a handicap now as there's parking spaces only people with small children can use. Really?? They're also perpetually empty and going to waste. Working out is suppose to uplift your day and make you feel good. I can count on this YMCA to almost always do the opposite. I've never had such a frustrating experience going to any gym. As soon as I'm able, I'm going to get a new gym membership elsewhere. The only reason I have any membership at this point is the sauna/steam room. I'm not sure why Middlesex county has such a weak selection of good gyms throughout the area.

This establishment is partnered with the YMCA. There is two main outdoor cabins to host cookouts…read moreand group parties. Parking - free outdoor parking fits 50+ cars Location - kinda off the beaten path in Meriden, CT tons of parking. There is a field to play freebie, soccer, a basketball court, pool and playground. Facilities - free two outdoor cabins with tables and grills; their is also a tent cabin to host a party as well. Views - this park is located in the middle of beautiful surrounding trees, Mountain View, sunny field and a view of the sky Kids - if you have kids and family this is a great place. Tons of events for the kiddos: swings, playground, pool ranging 2feet to 6feet there is also ymca lifeguards on the premises.

I had several people come to my house to look at my pool and Jeff was spot on in seeing exactely…read morewhat we needed done. He explained everything in detail, made some suggestions we were very happy with, very good price and his team came over repaired pool and replaced a new liner in one day. We found Jeff to be professional, honest and respectful. We have already recommended him to several friends who are in need of pool services. Thanks Jeff and his team for a great job!!!

Jeff, and his team from Blue Sea Pools and Spa, replaced the liner on our pool. Jeff is very…read morefriendly and really knowledgeable. The job was done in a day and Jeff returned the next day to do the final installation on our above ground pool. I would definitely recommend Blue Sea Pools and Spa.

This company puts customer service first. I hired Aquatic for my inground pool 14x30. Before…read moresigning contract, Tom (owner) explained everything to me about construction and lawn damage. It was all common sense being that they are digging a massive hole in my yard. Safety was always first, they used a heavy grade temporary fencing around the pool until the project was finished. During construction they went over settling and why they won't be back for awhile, again common sense. If it didn't settle my pavers would sink within a year. When completed Ralph did what he calls pool school and went over everything and made sure I understood. Jose is an exceptional service guy he had to come out for my railing and pool cover. Everyone is the North Branford store goes above and beyond for you. I dont use them for service, I open and close the pool. I do get my products for them and have my water tested. I have tried other products from cheaper stores, not the same. My pool looks great with there products. Overall a great company to do business with.

The folks at Aquatic Pool & Spa in Northford are wonderful. They've walked me through several…read morechallenging scenarios since I started caring for an older pool and have always pushed through to a solution, often going the extra mile. They are always friendly, professional, polite, good at explaining what is going on, and if they don't have what I need (again, older pool set-up), they order it for me. And they don't assume I am made out of money! I've always been offered a spectrum of options of how to deal with problems affordably, explaining the pros and cons of each approach. Old-fashioned customer service at its best...I am so glad I found them!

This location is a beautiful place for your event! Our client booked the MYC for her November…read morewedding and it provided a beautiful setting for her ceremony and reception. Steve and his wife Karen we both so accommodating from calls and texts to our walk through, tent set up and the event day itself. We had many questions and requests and they both made sure we had everything we needed for our client's big day! Their bartends Danielle and Jeff were hardworking and funny! We really enjoyed working with them all for Chris and Bonnie's big day and we look forward to working with them again in the future!

Great location with classes, swimming pool, hot tub, camp, and fitness area…read more Was able to use my DE pass to use the facilities as the YMCA will honor your membership nationwide. I've been here for pilates, zumba, and yoga, and I've always been impressed by the energy of the instructors and keeping the class engaged and working out.

Really need to get new equipment lots of cracked plastic and ripped seats and just outdated stuffread more

Stay away from this pool company. If there is a problem with your pool, they never call you back…read more Terrible customer service. They don't stand behind their guarantee and it has been nothing but a headache since 2014. They had many opportunities to come repair the pool and they have never done anything about the issues. It was not worth the value because the pool self destructed and they wouldn't repair it.

Poor service and workmanship. Over priced…read more Did a poor job plastering our pool, made a mess, broke things around pool area. Closed pool, broke pool jets and did not tell us. Found them during opening.

9/15/18 I had another contractor come by to provide an estimate to repair was done by Julian Pool…read moreDecks. I presented this information to Julian. Unfortunately as before he would not take responsibility and accused me of approving the poor workman. I have filed a formal complaint with the state's consumer protection. https://youtu.be/aKEyLYAPPH0

Julian just installed the most beautiful stamped concrete deck around my pool. A complete…read morerenovation, Julian took care of all the details including a drain to prevent water against the house. His crew was friendly and efficient. His prices are exceptional. I will definitely use him again!