South City YMCA

5-star

One decrement could be Indoor basketball court size/walking zone. The other is no hot tub. The rest of the facility is top notch.

I agree with other reviewers about friendliness of staff. Very pleasant. Kudos. This shows outstanding management.

I find YMCA pools somewhat warm. This one was warm but not excessively hard to workout in (better). Nice water quality. Kudos again. Sauna but no hot tub.

[Photo note: books present in front area part of a book drive--I added a couple]

Diana Zander, aqua exercise Queen, is so outstanding. She keeps us fit and so happy. I could never regularly keep up with any fitness routine until I found working out in The pool. Diana makes it fun, and meets everyone’s level and needs. She is a treasure!!

I have been going to the South City Y for Rochelle's arthortis swim class since May 2022. I was introduced to the class by a friend. 2023 i had two knee replacements and was told that by doing this class my recover was faster than most people. Not only does she teach the class but stays in touch and encourges her students when the are out for any reason. When teaching Rochelle makes sure you are doing it the right way and tells you why your doing it. She also explains how to do it on land so you can exercise when at home.

I loved this facility and wish I had joined sooner! The aqua classes were great, and I loved the sauna as well. It was overall a very clean facility and very friendly staff. I had to cancel because of moving and they made it so easy! Would recommend.

Everyone is always friendly and we SO appreciate the childcare option (and so does our 2 year old!) All spaces are clean and big enough that there are always machines available. Love the pool (currently doing swimming lessons) and could go on and on. So thankful for having this place just a 1 min drive from our house ♥

I've been a member here for, well, quite a few years. Even through Covid, this team has maintained a good attitude and, for the most part, been consistent in communicating their Covid policies. Equipment maintenance has been surprisingly good, with few machines out of commission. The staff is always really friendly and helpful, and the locker room is clean - even thought they've been down a male attendant for quite a while, requiring them to close the men's locker room from 2-3 p.m. every day (which maybe could be changed to after hours?)

Overall, I've been at three different Y locations over the last 20+ years. This one's my favorite by far.

Everyone needs a gym these days, I’m thankful that our gym can be good for the community too! The classes including with a membership are great. I love that you can come in and out for work outs, spend a big part of the day there, or get involved in other ways at the Y! Pretty exciting to see improvements going on right now (October 2019) so cannot wait for a fresh new south city Y :)

The South City YMCA is one of our favorite places to go. I love the work out equipment and classes and my daughter loves the pool, child watch and summer camp there. We have been members for the last two years and have enjoyed it. It’s a must have in our household.

Joining the Y has been one of the best decisions I’ve made since moving to St. Louis 4 years ago! It truly feels like a community. I love all of the people there: the seniors conversing in the mornings that wave hello to my kids, Diane and all of the excellent housekeeping and front desk staff, the child watch ladies- especially Miss Nina and her mom! They are so sweet with the children. And I agree with other reviewers - Chip is phenomenal. His sense of humor is a nice break to the day. His dedication to our workout group and seeing him weekly make the Y feel like what it truly is: A Family!

The staff is always super friendly and helpful. Always great to see the warm smiles on their faces as we walk in. The facility is always clean and in order. I absolutely loved the summer camp for my 7 year old. The counselors truly got to know each of the children and they had so much fun. 100% recommended

Helpful staff. Great swim lessons. Clean facilities.

Stopped by in early September as a visitor traveling through. Staff was super friendly from the phone call to the tour. Got 2 free guest passes each time staff was super helpful and friendly. Pool and gym were under maintenance construction but that just shows how well they take care of the place. Steam room was also pleasant. Place looked very clean and men's locker rooms were nice. Nice gym as well. Had some good classes like Tai Chi but I didn't get to attend since I was only passing through and did not match with my schedule.

Great gym. Track has a nice open feels (windows), overall a family-friendly vibe. As a woman I don’t get gawked at at this gym - *huge* plus.

This is really a great YMCA! The pool is amazing and is very impressive even has a secret skate/bmx park out back...

The South City Y is a perfect balance - enough going on to feel like you can do your own thing without being judged, but still small enough to recognize familiar faces and genuinely feel welcomed as part of a neighborly community. I generally like to keep to myself at the gym, and no one ever bothers me, but staff are always friendly and helpful whenever I reach out with questions. I love working out alongside men and women of all ages and body types; it really feels like everyone is welcome. Highly recommend.

This is a really nice facility. There are plenty of work out options - machines, free weights and floor exercises. If you want to make new friends - you have that opportunity. But if you just want to work out - come and go, you can do that just as easily. I enjoy the atmosphere and family friendly environment. Give it a try!

The South City YMCA provides more than just a work out. It is a place to feel connected and celebrate healthy living with others. I have especially enjoyed the group exercise classes. I go for the work out, but I return for the camaraderie of the other members and the fun personalities of the instructors.

Wonderful facilities, clean and updated. Friendly, smiling staff and lots to do! Lap and free swim pool, indoor track, basketball court, two free weight/machine areas (one large, one smaller), nice cardio area. Steam room and large locker rooms.

I find the staff to be uniformly attentive to members and guests, willing to take time and effort to grant requests or look into problems.
The maintenance of the facility is first-rate, and the quality of water exercise instructor, Diana Z., is unmatched anywhere.
I'm most gratified with my experiences at S. City Y, and have encouraged others to become participating members, as well!

This is hands down the best YMCA my family has ever gone to! I finally remembered to leave my review. The customer service from the staff was absolutely phenomenal. We were visiting from out of state with plans of relocating and wanted to check out a YMCA. First, we went to the location near Page and after interacting with the staff there I never wanted to even consider a membership at any YMCA. I decided to google another location to give it another shot and I'm so thankful I did! South City YMCA was a night and day experience. Everything was clean and in order. Everyone was pleasant and I've never been to a Y that was this large. The people alone at this location changed my mind completely and we will definitely begin a membership once we officially make the move. Thank you!