Somerville YMCA — Local services in Somerville

I don't need fancy but I do need basic cleanliness. I signed up for an adult swim course not offered by my local YMCA where I am a member. I paid the non-member fee. I was stunned by the condition of the women's locker room... Very poor lighting and musty (moldy?). Very damp, wet floor. Water buckets everywhere in an attempt to capture some of the water leaking from the ceiling. The showers and bathrooms are also not clean. It made me question how sanitary the pool is? I almost walked out but I made myself stay for the class since I drove 40 minutes to get there. I enjoyed the class and the instructors but I cannot bring myself to return. I hope my fee will in some small way help to improve the condition of this facility. I love the YMCA but I am sad to see such a drastic difference in quality/cleanliness compared to the facilities I regularly use. Outdated, not fancy, in need of repairs/upgrading, etc is fine. Unsanitary and unsafe are...

I do think that the facility could benefit from a remodel, but the space itself suits my needs. I swim and lift a few times a week in the early morning. The other patrons that I’ve encountered are polite and friendly, which makes me feel very comfortable as a frequently lone lady lifter. The staff has been able to address all of my needs and questions that have come up so far. I’ve yet to meet any rude people. Honestly, it feels like more of a community than other gyms I’ve been to in the Boston area.

With the lower monthly fee and the small monthly donation I give, I’m still paying less than other memberships I’ve had previously. I feel like I’m getting what I’m paying for. I think the Somerville Y is a good fit for you if you’re more focused on your training goals than quality of facility.

I’ve been going to the Y for about six months now and have yet to have a bad experience. I hope I can say the same in...

Do NOT go here if you are going to use the pool or sauna. It's a weird maze of low ceiling hallways and filthy walls, lockers and staircases.

The jacuzzi looked so terrifying that I had to take a photo. I would be remiss if I neglected clarifying that the rest of the place actually looked worse.

My wife went to the women's "health center" side and the jacuzzi was just removed leaving an odd gaping hole. She was given vague directions and almost ended up in the men's dorm in her bathing suit while looking for the place.

How are they allowed to operate this bizzare place? Everything is run down.

I don't know if the monthly deal is somehow worth it (do they pay you to go there?) but the 12 dollar guest pass was a...