Park Cities YMCA

Not the biggest YMCA. Doesn’t really compare in size or scope to the one downtown or the Northhaven one, but it is cute and utilitarian. They are able to squeeze in a lot into the building which looks small on the outside to me but is actually bigger than it looks. Good classes and good pool.
They went through a big hub bub about whether they should expand it a few years ago, but I guess that fell through.

You cannot beat the value in this gym.

Despite my repetitiveness in writing yet another update to a previously written review, I seriously felt compelled to share not only how wonderful the organization the YMCA is, but the Park Cities one in particular, as well.
With numerous classes to choose from you are guaranteed a solid workout from a well-​trained and knowledgeable coach. The schedule is packed with classes that range from studio cycling to body works, which I took tonight for the first time.
During the pain and sweat while doing lunges and squats with weights, I am still excited to know that this sort of workout is available to me at such a great cost the YMCA offers. It was a tough class that worked every muscle in my body. But the best part of the class, however, had to be the age range. I am always impressed to a woman in her sixties kicking ass with weights and lunges, while I am about to faint and look like a weakling next her. Great motivation, indeed.

Great place – my daughter takes cheer classes from Tamera! She is absolutely amazing. And the prices are super reasonable. The YMCA really has some great classes! Thanks to Tam and the Y, my daughter had her cast off one month before cheer try-​outs and made the squad! She had a long way to go too. This was not a slam dunk.
The facility overall has everything you could want from a gym/​rec center. Great programs for all ages. I saw folks from every walk of life – all ages, genders and sociodemographics. You’d think it’d be smack full ‘o’parkies, but it was way more than that.
Yeah…I’m from Lakewood. And our YMCA is awesome too, but it doesn’t have Tam.

I’ve just started going to this Y and I really love it! Everyone who works there is nice and courteous, they have plenty of machines (tho I hear it gets REALLY packed on Sundays as they’re only open 2 – 5), a huge variety of classes, two pools (indoor and outdoor), a nursery to drop your kids off… what more could you want?
So far, I’ve tried Yoga with Gregg — it was ok, but I’m coming from some pretty intense Power Yoga in Orlando. They do have Power Yoga classes which I’m dying to try. This evening I’m going to hit up the Cardio Kickboxing class… Woohoo! There’s Zumba, Tai Chi, Body Sculpt, Spinning… all kinds of stuff to try!
I also love the fact that you can use all of the facilities (ex: cycling room) when classes aren’t scheduled in there.
I’m so happy with my new gym! Yay!

No Sunday hours.
Sometimes it gets pretty crowded as it is a small location.
But they have free child-​care.
And it is in Highland Park — which is oh so close to my cheap condo.
I prefer the Town North location, but sometimes my Zumba class is offered at a more palatable time here.

I really, REALLY love this YMCA. It’s super convenient and has everything you could want in a reasonably priced gym. It’s currently $ 65/​month for the two of us and we have access to a ton of exercise classes, quite a few cardio machines, weight machines and free weights, a racquetball court, spinning classes, and an indoor pool. People have been super friendly so far and it’s just a really welcoming environment. They also have day care and team sports and karate and camp for the kiddos. Loves it!

I love to get my work-​out on. At least that’s a lie I tell myself to get to the gym in the morning. Another lie I tell myself is that I can only watch TV if I’m at the gym. The YMCA on Preston knows all about my lies and is oh-​so accommodating, with flat screen TVs, full of delicious cable, attached to almost every cardio machine.
Sometimes, the TVs are not enough motivation– and that’s where the classes come into play. The Y lures people to come get their fitness on by offering nearly 10 billion amazing classes a day. Pilates, yoga, body pump, boot camp– sure, I’ve seen you all before. This YMCA has zumba– which is a delightful mix of latin groove and cardio. 3 classes a week give me all my moves for the club on the weekends! Seriously– those moves are HOT! The music is great and the teachers are really funny– especially Julie. Also, various cycling classes, tai chi, N.I.A (dance and tai chi blend), and water fitness classes really make the Y a fun place to be.
The machines are clean, the water is cold, and the classes are top-​notch.