Berkeley YMCA - Berkeley, California

SIL R.

I really try to like the Y in Berkeley. BUT Everything is geared towards high schoolers,which is okay, but kids and families are squeezed in between 3 to 5 and a couple of hours over the weekend. There are no dance or yoga classes for kids. Parents can't take their kids in any room other than the pool and probably basketball. I only choose the y because it is close to my home. I wish there was a Y for families. Where parents can take a class together with their kids or where childcare is offered.

Haejin L.

I’ve hesitated to write this review for a while. But the situation was so bad that I decided to write this review out. I’ve been going to this gym for over a year now. But there are so many issues here. The workers are extremely rude. Their system is broken. My partner and I have been issues with their payment system. This happened a total of 5 times. They would inform us that the payment has gone through online but when I would try to get in the entrance I would be confronted in a unkind manner from multiple workers that I had insufficient balance.
Today was my last straw. I had confrontation and I would just take insults but I don’t want to have bad energy in a area I’m trying to better myself.
I recommend to not go to this gym it’s badly managed, busy always due to high schoolers that also throw around equipment.

Nathan R.

tl;dr: Solid YMCA with good equipment and friendly staff. Watch out for kid hours; overall, it is great value for money.

This YMCA gets the job done. The gym area is well-stocked, especially with that dedicated powerlifting room.

The front desk staff is cool and helpful, and having indoor bike parking is awesome. Most machines work fine even if they're not top-of-the-line, and there's plenty of space for them to upgrade in the future.

Just a heads up, avoid coming between 3 and 5 p.m. unless you want to deal with a lot of kids doing their P.E. stuff.

Other than that timing issue, you're getting good value here. The clear posted hours and straightforward amenities make it easy to plan your workouts. For what you're paying, it's a solid choice for getting your fitness on.

Eliseo P. L.

Id give this a 5 star if it weren't for the fact that it can get pretty congested. If you go before ~3pm its a lot better, but when the local highschool and other people come in, you'll have to work in on basically all the equitment. They do have all of the standard equipment you'd find in a gym. Variety isn't an issue, its just volume. I would not recommend this place if youre anxious about working out in crowds.

Ozzie B.

I been to the down town Oakland one on a regular and this one in Berkeley is cramped. The free weights machines room is small. The cardio is all over in small rooms. The locker rooms are small too with tiny lockers. They do keep it clean and the staff is friendly.

Sally H.

The Berkeley YMCA offers delightfully economical gym membership and wonderful work out facilities for the whole community. It's spotless clean, the staff are friendly and always helpful and the hours are perfect. Exercise classes and workshops are offered both free and also at reasonable cost. I cant recommend this gym enough!!!

Mia G.

Love this YMCA!!! I have loved it since I came here for college over a decade ago and now I love it even more because of the recent renovations they’ve completed. Honestly the best gym!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great community, workout, and AWESOME FACILITIES!! Such a gem 🙂

Blaze S.

It is a great gym on its own, fantastic when you factor in the price point. If you're looking for a gym w/ bells and whistles and other services, this isn't it. What is does have is multiple weightrooms, two pools, locker room, Peloton studio, a large functional fitness room, basketball courts, and studios. If it gets crowded, I feel like there is always space to find a spot to get your workout in.

If you're looking for a well-maintained, conveniently located place to grab a solid workout with a variety of equipment, it is a great option.

Also, very friendly staff.

5/5 for me.