I love the ease of access, the convenient parking, the neighborhood it's located, the facilities, and the equipment. Most of all - I love the community. The members are mostly great and the staff is top tier. Even with today's staffing issues and limited hours, the EEWF YMCA team always show up and make sure you're taken care of. A special shout out to Jasmine :)
Eldon and Elsie Ward Y has the friendliest staff I have ever met at a workout facility. The place is upbeat, clean, safe and easy to use. Ambient music varies from very good to great, and the volume is just right.
I have been going to the Ward Y since 1987 and it only gets better and better. It has everything for fitness: spacious weight room, bikes, treadmills, rowing, pool, BB courts and classes for pilates, yoga, Tai-chi. The calm, cooperative atmosphere is reflective of the membership; other athletes are happy to spot one another or answer questions when asked, but do not bother one another otherwise.
The staff are great and so is the pool!
Equipment is continually being evaluated as it is used quite a bit and thus replaced often. The building/facility is older but on the whole, very well kept. However, having said that, some of the building infrastructure (like showers, hot tub, landscaping, etc.) need more attention. I think that might require more funding but I'm not sure.
I have been going to this Y for over 15 years. Sometimes I go at 6am sometimes at 8pm. Staff have always been helpful and informative. I have used child watch swim lessons and classes. I am proud to call the Ward Y, my Y!
Megan Cook - Echo Hospice
THANK YOU FOR THE NEW WORKOUT EQUIPMENT!!!!
Some minor touches to finish off the new investments would be:
1) a rack for the extra rogue dumbells
2) one other moveable bench
thanks again.
also, the staff is wonderful.