Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Comments (136)
My wife my son and I were there, the problem that I saw was that my son had to practice basketball, there is one court but many people have one of the sides taken, and it was obvious they didnt want any one else over, so my son had to practice on the other side and share the basket with other people, the problem that I see is that those other men look like they are regular and they just take one side and stay until they want and it doesnt matter who else is there.
My children have had a great time at their summer camp. They come home always talking about the fun and entertaining activities they did through the day. My family thanks the YMCA for providing a clean safe environment to take part in for the summer. Highly recommend!
Me and the family use bikes at this location to exercise on the river walk. Staff is always friendly and helpful!
Very good selection of classes with excellent instructors, friendly staff in reception area, overall great place!
Im happy about the pool here. I was still able to workout when I was having knee problems. Friendly staff. Good atmosphere. Plenty of ways to get fit. Love the sauna.
The staff at this location are always on their phone and don’t acknowledge anyone coming in. The person that cleans the equipment at night is always talking loudly on his phone.
Great place for kids to go swimming
The staff and facility are great. Always super clean and the equipment actually works, and when it doesnt someone actually repairs it. Its small but has all the amenities of larger health clubs. Even the patrons are friendly and courteous. The price is reasonable and after joining a budget gym, I quickly came back.
I love swimming here! I just started back 2 days ago. The water is the perfect temp...plus Im not a strong swimmer, so lane reservation makes me feel safer, and forces me to stick to my laps!
The John Thayer YMCA in Columbus, GA is an outstanding facility that 100% supports veterans. We were extremely impressed with the hospitality of their staff and the many programs they offer to the community. The Military Basketball Association is proud to support this facility and we recommend it to all veterans living in the Columbus military community.Sincerely,Mike MeyersMBACommissionermymbaglobal.com
I love it there. The swimming pool is very nice. Facility is very clean and has all updated equipment.
I just love the atmosphere here. People dont mind helping, if asked, and the staff is great. Love the pool activities that the other gyms dont have with the all round gym activity schedule. And being open on Sunday is awesome.I just love this place.♡
It is a friendly, inviting place to work out. It is very clean and well organized. The best facility Ive used in Columbus.
I always have a good experience. The employees are friendly and helpful. The equipment is clean and well maintained. I have not gone many places since the covid shut downs, but I am very comfortable and feel safe there.
This YMCA treats me like family Mrs Sandra n the staff are very nice n patient. They have the works here sauna steam room hot tub pool n classes area is great n place n the place stays clean the maintenance rock their always on point. Five stars I give it!
Dont join this gym, Im moving to the area and wanted to try the gym this morning well I was told I couldnt because its the weekend thats just crazy.so I went to planet fitness up the street and they were so nice and I was able to workout there.
Extremely clean locker room and showers. The pool and hot tub are perfect for after workout relaxation. Choose your time wisely if youre going to work out, there are typical peak times such as after work and before.
Locker rooms are always emaculent. Pool and hot tub are nice and clean... the lifeguard, he is very curious and helpful! Love aqua aerobic, but Rita the instructor moved to mornings! Love her workouts, she works the whole body. Going to try and make the morning session with her!! Thats one of the downfalls. Great location. New front desk staff... miss the old staff 😔
Great place for exercising getting in shape relaxing. They have great workers, its a very pleasant atmosphere.
Very clean & wonderful environment to work out in. I also love the classes & variety of types. The instructors are awesome! Please continue the exceptional quality & atmosphere!
Facility overall was clean and orderly. Staff were great too!
I just left this facility and I will say that I am extremely disappointed with the staff’s inconsistency! My grandmother has been a member for 5 years. My sister and I have been there with her a few times in within those 5 years as guest and we were always able to use the pool. When we got there today, we’re told that guest weren’t allowed to use the pool at all and that it’s been that way for 5 years! On June 10 @ 8:30am, an a employee was going to ALLOW US TO THE POOL but we couldn’t use it because the weather was terrible. The employee that was working the front desk today was so rude! The employee registered my sister and I into the system which took a while since she had decided answered the phone to talk to another customer while helping us and after of all that... She tell us that Guest weren’t allowed to use the pool” and that it’s posted on the sign that they have but IT WAS NOT POSTED ANYWHERE that I know of unless it was blocked by something. I had to go on the website and called another YMCA to be informed about the guests having pool restrictions at certain YMCA locations Let’s just say I have definitely made up my mind to not become a member and will be not returning to this facility ever again.
Wonderful place to workout. Lots of classes offered throughout the week. Also steam room and sauna on site in each of the locker rooms. I really enjoy going there. I am a member.
Very good workout atmosphere
Only two stars because the staff here were disrespectful. Wouldn’t allow me a guest pass because they thought I was going to use the pool. They get two stars because the facility is decently nice and I’ve been a long time fan of the ymca but not this one.
Affordable family oriented gym, with 4 lane pool and childcare available while you workout. Its a newer facility less than 10 years old and well maintained.
I love the location and the pool with the sauna are a 1 2 punch for me.
Great Silver Sneakers Class!
Doing the 50 mile swim challenge! Over half way there!
I had originally given a positive review after our first lesson, but I have to take it back. These lessons actually were making my 3-year-old WORSE at swimming.After getting through three weeks of lessons, I decided to pull my child out before the end of the session without getting a refund. The instructors rely too heavily on flotation devices for the children and there is a general lack of disorganization that just seemed to get worse as the course progressed. In an entire 45-minute lesson, my daughter actually got in the water four times for about 30 seconds each. The rest of the time, she had to sit on the wall (not even in the water) where she was freezing and begging to go home.I kept two stars because it is a good value if youre absolutely desperate for swim lessons.
Regular member there for several years-go for the atmosphere, the proximity. I enjoy the variety of group fitness classes, the instructors, the Precor equipment (cardio)the sauna and steam room.🧘♀️
Nice, clean, good security and friendly staff. I attend the group exercise classes Body Pump (light weights) and Body Combat (cardio): loving them. Thanks trainers!
It was awsome!! I love it and my son enjoyed the child care center as well. I will be back soon
Awesome modern gym with tons of classes and equipment. All at a very affordable price...not sure how they do it. Great place
Very Very Rude Staff. The Black women at the front desk and Carlos. They were very rude towards me. Im 31 weeks pregnant. They made me work hard as a community service person. In witch the place was already very clean due to the cleaning staff.
Great people, great instructors, and just a great place to workout
I enjoy going to the gym, getting my workout in. I travel from Airport thruway because I prefer Thayer, its where i started out and its a habit. Im closer to Warm Springs Road. I wish that we had workers to assist with using the machines correctly. New people come in and you can tell that they dont have a clue. If we could brief the new comers on how to use the.machines when they join. Find out what they are trying to accomplish and maybe the ymca could point out machines to use. Something to start them on their way.
What a great atmosphere! The minute you walk in the door, the staff makes sure that you feel like family and they make sure their members and guests are taken care of! Thanks to all!!
Extremely clean. Great equipment and programs. Fitness staff is awesome. Front desk staff is less than helpful.
Really nice facility with a variety of activities and classes. Cost more than most gyms but worth it for me.
Had a good workout and swim today.
I have silver sneakers and they treat me great and during this pandemic they check everyone entering the gym.
Best YMCA in Columbus, machines are clean, classes are wonderful. Very supportive and welcoming
Awesome place to work out and great fitness classes.... I am a group fitness instructor for Rpm... Come give any of the group fitness classes a try... They are all awesome.
The downtown ymca has just about anything you could ask for. Swimming pool, basketball court, raquetball court,grock wall, indoor track, spinning classes, all sorts of fitness classes, and awesome gym except for the fact that there is no free weight legpress machine. Still my favorite place to workout in Columbus.
Has all the bells and whistles and more. Accommodates whatever your fitness plan may be including water aerobics.
In town visiting and the YMCA was nice and clean. Went on a Sunday so not much of a crowd or noise. Plan to visit again.
Clean. Impeccably maintained. Friendly staff. Best place in Columbus to get or stay fit.
Excellent gym with variety of classes and equipment. Newer and clean facility. Awesome instructors!
I REALLY ENJOY MYSELF EVERY TIME I GO AND HAVE THE BEST WORKOUT 💪
Good clean facility and most people Ive met here are very friendly and helpful.
Favorite location! Clean equipment, steam room, sauna and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
I just joined..very easy process. Already really enjoying it. Thank you!!
I dont recommend going here. Ive been six times and any time I talk to someone at the front desk. (Save once), their always passively or outrightly rude. Bums me out.
Great gym
Staff, e.g. Peggy are wonderful. Supportive and encouraging - always in a good mood.
I work out there often but they need to get a Roman Chair like all the other health clubs have
Fun and friendly ppl and very nice place
Solid YMCA!!! Clean facilities, courteous staff and good people.
Enjoyed the atmosphere also enjoyed the amenities there at the gym.
Great facility with group fitness classes for everyone.
Just went for swimming lessons with my child. But the heater was out, so we had to cut our lesson early.
Great place to work out. Need to have linger hours on weekends.
Glad they are back open. Lots to do at the YMCA
Go for silver sneakers and aqua fit. Very nice and helpful
Helpful advice I join and love Silver Sneakers
I love the Y. The parking situation is a little irritating, but the equipment and facility are clean!
Mr Kitchen peace time he enjoy
Always clean and the employees are always great in helping everyone.
Nice great place to go work out best gym iin columbus ga
Great place to workout, very clean and not crowded
Very pleasant place to visit for a workout.
I liked to work out here especially on rainy days indoor track.
Great youth program only reason it doesnt rank 5 stars is the pool need to be bigger
Very nice staff!Convienent parking.
My 7 year old loves going on top the child care room.
Great facility. Havent been there.
Cool but kind of limited and some employeeAre rude
Awesome Staff and Awesome Facility Love this Place!!!!
Nice equipment and friendly staff.
Great facility and friendly staff
Great place to workout 💪👌
Great facilities and fitness classes.
Great atmosphere .Good place for seniors
Ate the Wednesday Special chicken and gravy. It as delicious
Vibrant, engaging facility. Many workout options
Very helpful staff, reasonable prices, and convenient uptown location.
Good, clean facilities. Helpful staff
I like it here and actually lost some weight.
The Service Is awesome and its a great enviroment ..
Great place to wear my chaps.
Friendly helpful staff , also planned programs
Staff is very friendly
Best gym in town.
Great place to workout
Love the equipment and the pool
Pool too small lack of cleanliness
I love doing body pump.
Great place to exercise.
Fantastic place to workout
Mlk YMCA its the best.
Pickle ball is great activity
Awesome fun!!!
Love the indoor track
Great services and employees.
Great facility.
Awesome
Great
Love it
Come play Pickleball!
I love this place!
Love it
Love it
Loved it
Great People, clean
A very unprofessional place.
Worst customer service
Love it
Nice facilities
Its close to where I live
Nice
Love the Place
Racquetball anyone???😉
Great place
Great place
Good place
4.6 (136 comments)
Review №1
2022-01-10The pros:- they have something for everyone (can also be a con)- no contract to join- decently priced, especially if youre in the military- multiple shower and locker facilities- good hours of operation- childcare is availableThe cons:- equipment is outdated and not well maintained- workout areas are small, especially during busy hours- parking can be a pain during busy hours- understaffed during the holidays- workout areas and equipment are not cleaned on a regular basis- no deadlift platforms or enough powerlifting/rubber plates. Hope you like hearing 315 lbs being dropped on a concrete floor with minimum padding!
Review №2
2022-03-03Came to this location with intentions to get a gym membership, no one cared to acknowledge me what so ever. Asked the lady at the front desk where can I get information on getting a membership she said she could help, she said this was her second week so understandable. She gave me a brief tour and advised the man at the front can assist me if I was wanting to move forward with a membership, still no one acknowledged me while I’m standing right in front of him you would’ve thought they had people lined up all the way outside the door. I decided to just leave and I will look for a gym that’s more welcoming and just have a better energy/vibe within the establishment.
Review №3
2022-07-01Nice gym with friendly staff. They have several good classes that I enjoy, however Id like to see more yoga, pilates, Barre, and other body weight classes instead of the Body Pump - but I know that they only have the one fitness room and they have to offer the classes that are most popular. The equipment is in good condition and the facility is clean. I dont have any problems with other members and I feel safe working out at this location.
Review №4
2022-04-26My daughter was there for parents night out. She was shy at first but the staff made her feel comfortable. When I came back for pick up she was definitely happy and asked when she was going back. Thank you for looking after my little one.
Review №5
2022-06-14Best fitness center deal in the city. Everything you would ever need to stay in shape. They actually even have bicycles with tow carts for the kiddos.
Review №6
2022-04-28Today was my AquaFit class. I really enjoy this class as I stretches my back. Both instructors are amazing and the class itself is encouraging and fun.
Review №7
2022-06-14First time I worked out in years I was able to do all the aqua fitness class. I loved it!
Review №8
2022-04-16I give this gym a 3.5....if their PUBLIC-WIFI was better I would give them a 4.5....but the WIFI sucks...if it rains it barely works
Review №9
2019-10-03Great location, great staff, parking gets a bit crowded later afternoon/early evening but ample parking street-side. Great pool, racketball court, plenty of equipment, and daycare for the kids. Reasonably priced. Good locker facilities also. Highly recommend to anyone living downtown.
Review №10
2021-12-04I love this gym, I truly do, but they gave me literally over a YEAR of problems trying to get low-income assistance. They had no compassion for the fact that everything was closed because of Corona and you couldnt get a hold of anyone, I spent months driving/calling here and there for the paperwork I needed and finally had to get certified snail mail from the IRS to prove my lack of income. I was then told that wasnt enough, since I dont work and my tax return shows no income I also had to bring paperwork proving I dont get Social Security, disability payments, or TANF and show how much I get in SNAP benefits. Am I going to pay for a gym membership with food stamps or disability money? Wow.This is supposed to be a Christian organization, but they charge a premium to attend when you have it and if you fall on hard times you have to show them your entire financial history in triplicate to get some assistance. There is only one woman who handles the financial stuff for everything at the location on MLK and, Im sorry, but shes not very nice a lot of the time and treated me like I was lying about my situation. My mother finally started paying for me amd my daughter to go because it all got so frustrating after so long I just gave up, thats honestly the only reason I was able to come back.I love the gym, its facilities, the childcare, and most of the staff is great, one woman even went out of her way to help me after I was charged not knowing my membership was unpaused, which I will NEVER forget! But unfortunately my experience trying to get some help from this organization will always leave a bad taste in my mouth. Its a great place to go and to take your kids as a gym and childcare center, but make sure you dont need income assistance here!