Valley of the Sun YMCA

Overall, The Y is probably closer to a 3.5 than a 4 but I couldn’t justify giving it a 3. There are a lot of factors to consider and chances are, if you’re only interested in the stand-​alone gym, I would encourage you to check out the nearby Gold’s Gym. If you want to support a nonprofit that focuses on community development and/​or are a Downtown Campus ASU student, however, this is the place for you!
The Pros:
— Great location for those who live or work near Downtown Phoenix
— Clean, ample parking, friendly staff
— Lots of free classes, pool, racket ball, all expected gym equipment
— Free for ASU students at Downtown Campus
— Free child care for those who need it
— Focus on community, children’s programs, summer camp, temporary housing, etc.
— New renovations being completed to expand
Cons:
— More expensive than you would expect, around $ 46/​month for individual membership with a $ 100 start-​up fee that may or may not be waived (as of mid-​2011, may have gone up)
— If you have the free ASU membership, it doesn’t cover Winter and Summer Session which means you may have to pay during those times around $ 25 a month
— Limited holiday hours and several closures on holidays
Hope this helps! Give The Y a try!