YMCA

Well I went in to pick up my friend and they asked me about a billion questions, then my friend finally came out and he had to shower quickly, so when we headed through the door, an elderly blonde lady shouts and points «YOU» need a guess pass and then told me I have to wait in the lobby.
It’s not so much the fact they were gonna make me use a guess pass to simply walk to the bathroom, but the fact the lady was so rude and kept giving hardcore stare downs while I sat in the lobby. It gets better, when I asked where the restroom was she points very snappy and says «right there, can you not see!?»
Nice establishment tho and the pool is cool. ⁰⁸⁄₁₆ at 8:30

Way over priced if you don’t utilize the pool! The basketball court is too small for games, and there is not nearly enough gym equipment to satisfy.
The staff is great, however, and this why they get 3 stars. If their pricing was below $ 30 it would be okay, but than again they need to up their game on the equipment.

huge sized parking lot but you’d be surprised how quick this little gym’s big parking lot can fill up.
Price is affordable.
Staff is friendly and tries to accommodate requests.
There is a day care area. So it seems lots of families are regulars here.
The indoor pool with a slide is small. Usually only 1 – 2 lanes available. Kids swim lessons are offered and the pool hosts the high school swim team practice. SO if you are a lap swimmer you might have trouble finding a lane for yourself. For us swimmers that is the big draw back about this gym.
The basketball and racquet ball court is AWESOME.

Good basic facilities. Not too crowded. A little more upscale than typical YMCA crowd. You won’t feel like you’re working out in Beverly Hills here, but also doesn’t feel like you’re working out at a nursing home or assisted living facility either. Low key place to get a good work-​out.

Masses of screaming, fast moving spawn from bitchy soccer moms. Unless you have a serious love of undisciplined children and their parents, do not join this gym.
Classes are ok, facility is clean and well maintained. It is run by a group of passive aggressive women who make women in management look like idiots.
Billing is a horror show, we were overcharged for years and didn’t know it, when it was brought to the attention of management it was passed around like a hot potato and dismissed. Also the month free if you refer a friend, nope, doesn’t happen. But they come to you with their hands out several times a year.
Tri Club is a joke, no club, no training, no classes. The trainers overall are inexperienced and disinterested. No leadership in this place at all.
This place is set up for families, which is great. If that’s what you need. If you just want a place to work out without lots of hand wringing and «it’s for the children» b.s., then skip it.

Lots of things to sign children up for. The classes are fun but a little expensive for the level of training the instructors have.

The YMCA is great if you have young children whom you want enrolled in programs and/​or want to swim. Personally, I tried two times having a memebership, but it is not for me. The cardio/​weight room is highly overcrowded and generally my daughter and I have to wait for a cardio machine. There are kids running around the whole place and they aren’t taking things seriously.
If you’re looking for a serious work out, go somewhere else. If you want a place for your kids and family to play, join.

I am at the Monroe Y multiple times per week, between being a US masters swimmer, using the cardio/​weight room, and my kids’ swim lessons. I will first off say that I love working out here. It’s become a bit like a second home — I gravitate to locker #77 after my birth year. Having the masters program is so wonderful, because I’ve met new friends, taken on new athletic goals, and the Monroe masters women WON our latest meet which made me feel proud of my local team/​Y. The masters coaches are great to work with. I also really appreciate the hours — open at 4:30am! In a town of o’dark thirty risers, this is perfect. And the new expanded 8am Saturday opening is super helpful for those of us who like to get going early on weekends, too. The programs that the Y offers, such as the 8,000 calorie blast and fun runs, are really appreciated. Finally, the child care room is great. It allows me to work out and my kids to meet up with friends, which is a win-​win for everyone.
My only complaints have to do with the swim instruction — it has gotten better, but for quite some time, it seemed like the kids weren’t being managed well and just weren’t building their skills. It’s still not the most impressive swim instruction I’ve seen, but as I said it’s gotten better. I also would like to see slightly less «down time» for the pool, such as when the heater breaks (which has happened a couple of times). Accidents happen, but this puts such a stoppage on normal activity.
All in all, for the location, price, and all its features, I would never consider working out anywhere else. I’m a Microsoft employee, so I could go to the Pro Club with all its bells and whistles, but no thanks — I’ll keep my Monroe Y.

The new YMCA community center in Monroe is fantastic. They offer a range of exercise machines and free weights. You can schedule a meeting with a personal trainer for 12 sessions to get you started on a program. They have a guided spinning room. There’s a work out studio where they feature classes on pilates, yoga, etc. There’s a pool with a kid’s area roped off. Each locker room features a sauna and there’s a hot tub in the swimming area. Oh, and there’s a basketball court and 2 racquetball courts (racquets, balls, and eyewear included). They even have a massage room set aside (this isn’t a spa, so it’s not perfectly quiet, but it’s a sports massage). For the family there is a family workout area for children under 13 who want to work out with mom and dad. There’s also a family locker room area for people heading to the pool. And there’s a teen room stocked with foosball, a pool table, some PCs, and more.
All in all, a nice place to work out. It’s $ 49/​month with a one time per household joining fee. They regularly have half off promos on the joining fee. Much to my surprise my employer has a contract with them and I was able to get the joining fee waved!
A great place to work out that isn’t one of the commercial spots.

This is the best childcare money can buy! My daughter goes to the onsite care at her school and the summer camp (in the summer of course). The teachers are well educated and super nice. They really promote self sufficiency in children and good self esteem. My daughter has really blossomed since she has been here. It has been a really great experiance for her.