West Essex YMCA — Local services in Livingston

I feel bad about giving a bad review but the YMCA mgmt. has left no choice. In spite of my dozens of complaints over a 1 year period, the Cardio section is kept at very cold 60-61 degree Temperature. I have cited OSHA & IFA recommended settings of 65-68 but they fix it temporary for couple of days & someone lowers it back to marathon runners requirements. It is flu season & last thing elderly members need it to get it from YMCA’s carelessness. Most members are elderly & I see them (& some of their trainers as well) wearing winter jackets in the cardio area even during summer. Strangely, the Basketball courts & weights area upstairs are kept at 68-69 degrees, but can’t understand what is the reasoning behind keeping cardio are so cold. Reception desk cannot adjust temperature & pass on the buck to their director. Unfortunately the NYSC closed down the only other gym in our town, town residents have no choice but to join YMCA or drive...

Generally, I’m very satisfied with the Y for working out.the gym is clean and the staff is super great. I am extremely unhappy lately of stage 3 swim class, they keep packing kids into the class. Each week there are new kids, and the instructor is overwhelmed. I have been bringing my kids here since Sept - and now I’m removing them because I feel they haven’t made any progress with the lack of staff showing the proper techniques. Picture below shows huge class with...

Terrible I have ask several times to be on the mailing list. The Livingston YMCA is broken down and old. Pool has been closed several times and was never notified by email because I keep asking to put on the mailing list. So for several months I’ve been driving for swim class and told its been closed. Now I have to call each time to see if the pool is open. I wish this place would get its...