Pelham YMCA

Reviews

• DC

  David Clarke

  Oct 15, 2026
  5.0
  Great facility and staff are wonderful. You must try the E-Gym is the easiest and hardest workout you’ll ever have.
• TM

  Troy Miller

  Oct 9, 2026
  5.0
  Great swim after my drive from Memphis TN
• VB

  Virginia Branson

  Oct 1, 2026
  5.0
  This is the first time I've felt compelled to do a YMCA review. I've been to many of 'em over the years, but THIS one is special. First, I'm a very "senior" citizen but THIS YMCA always greets me, welcomes me, and makes me feel like I'm just as important as the muscular young men who do real workouts every day. They take the time to show me the recumbent bikes and other low-impact ways for me to exercise without breaking a hip or worse. Even when the machines are moved or relocated, the staff always are so kind and understanding, to show me YET AGAIN where my machines are this time. There are "Silver Sneaker" classes - YOGA and other classes designed for us older people. They mean for us to feel good, look good, and also have a very enjoyable hour or two with friends. For me, though, the POOLS are the main thing that keeps me coming back. There is nothing more relaxing or meditative than swimming a slow, easy lap or twenty. Always a lane in the pool for me. Inside year-around, and outside in the warm/hot months. To be honest, this YMCA branch has changed my life for the better in so many ways... including keeping me off the sofa, making me breathe better, feel better, and giving me much better muscle tone than I had before.
• PW

  Pamela White

  Aug 27, 2026
  5.0
  I have been a member of the Pelham YMCA for almost 20 years. It feels like home to me. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I enjoy the multitude of group fitness classes offered including Ycross, BodyStep, BodyPump, BodyFlow, Cycle and Yoga to name just a few. The instructors are the best. They meet you where you're at and always show modifications. I have to give Melissa Barksdale, in charge of Group Exercise, a shout out. She listens to the members and has made several improvements to the Group Exercise program. The cardio and weight equipment has been updated to state of the art equipment. I always appreciate how clean the staff keeps the locker room. And I can't say enough about the new executive director of the Pelham Y, Henry Knejfl. He is always visible and talks to all the members. I have spoken with him several times and he does what he says he is going to do! With the closing of the Alabaster Y, Pelham gained many new members. Many changes were made to accommodate the increase in membership. Henry communicated the changes that had to be made and did a great job meeting the needs of all members. If you're looking for a family friendly place to workout, I highly recommend the Pelham YMCA.
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  Carmen Sarmiento

  Aug 23, 2026
  5.0
  Muy amable el personal