West Cook YMCA

Anila Topi

This YMCA is terrible. I have a family membership and they made me reserve a week ahead just to tell me their system was down and that I could not come back since their system would continue to be down for several weeks. So dissatisfied with this location and, ultimately, with YMCA overall.

Brandy Masoncup

I really have enjoyed this little YMCA. For basic workout needs and fitness, it works for me. It's always clean, the staff is nice and helpful, and the equipment is maintained. But it is little and therefore limited. I've belonged to other YMCA's that had way more space and were able to, therefore, accommodate a broader range of programs. However, I knew what I was getting into when I signed up and recognize they are attending to more than just workout needs given the housing portion of the building - I try to remember that every time I walk in. I felt they did a great job during the pandemic and for that, I'm extremely grateful. My two "complaints" would be that it seems to take a long time to remedy issues in the locker rooms. And, I wish they had more robust programing, particularly for teens in the way of fitness. The class offerings are very limited and not terribly diverse. (I know there have been staffing shortages everywhere so maybe that's a factor.) Overall, I still enjoy the little place and know they are confined by the building they are in so try to be grateful for all they do within the smaller urban space.

Meghin

I came in with a guest pass from the Carleton hotel. The staff was friendly and the gym was clean, still had dividers and signs up. There was very limited equipment. Another review mentioned this is not a place for a lifter and I agree. No squat rack, only 1 Olympic barbell (on a bench press), and 2 cables. There's 2 leg press machines, but they're a sad replacement for a squat rack. Three benches total, only one where you can use a barbell. The other two are adjustable and for use with dumbbells. They have curl bars up to ~110lbs, and a few other curl bars also available.

David H Martinez Lozano

Very complete facilities