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East Belleville YMCA
2627 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL 62221, United States
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Ba
Review №1

Im not gonna lie, the lifeguards are cool but the place has one unprofessional staff member who has orange hair color. Shes very disrespectful and was very unprofessional yesterday about a mom and her kids. I dont know if Ill be coming back. Yall seriously need to fire her or give her a warning. Yall are gonna start losing business because of her.

Li
Review №2

I love the gm it’s self but the staffing sucks!! It’s only one young man that’s very nice the other ones look at you like you are crazy... I’m canceling my membership and going else where.

An
Review №3

Very poorly managed, sad because most of the staff are excellent! Tired of management changing rules for my poor kids, sending away without any notice to the new rule #50 of the year. Thanks for punishing the bulk of us because of one or two complainers. And why do I have to follow a different set of rules at each location, bad management, thats why!

Pa
Review №4

East Belleville Y is a thriving Mecca of healthy lifestyle living for folks of all ages. The staff at the Y are friendly and accessible. They greet all of us by name as we enter and exit.As a senior attempting to remain vital I especially appreciate the top notch water classes, particularly one called healthy joints. The classes have become part of my weekly routine for which I am grateful.The building is clean and welcoming.The variety of activities offered is diverse and suited to many different exercise routines.

Ma
Review №5

Molly treated me with the utmost respect and showed me around the facility. Linda did the same, as she taught me how to use the exercise machines. I love the water exercise class I attend and the lifeguards are kind and thoughtful. They keep the pool clean and safe. Im enjoying my membership.

Ke
Review №6

I’ve been a member for 5 months, and I love it! Friendly staff,great machines, and friendly patrons!

Al
Review №7

Ive really enjoyed being apart of the YMCA family. All of the workers always seem nice and have a smile on their face. They always greet you with a smiling face and say welcome when walking in the front door. My kids have enjoyed their summer program and i have enjoyed the membership so i can come and workout. I will always be a returning customer to this facility.

Sh
Review №8

Ive been a member of this YMCA for years, and have enjoyed it. I always went between 5 and 7. Liked the various workout classes, the weight machines, and other machines. Friendly personnel (morning crew), is a plus. Would appreciate some Step dance classes, if possible. Thanks. 😊

Na
Review №9

I had been away from the gym for almost a year because of some health issues. The end of October I was able to return to the gym but was not sure where to start. I decided to get a personal trainer to help. Best decision I have ever made. I soon realized David pushed me to do more than I thought I could do which is what I needed. He never gave up on me which made me more determined not to give up on myself. He talks with me about my diet and gives great suggestions on how I can improve. I have started to feel good about myself for the first time in a very long time. I never thought I could look the way I do now. I have loss 22lbs. I still have my personal trainer and he continues to push me to become better and I can’t thank him enough.THANK YOU DAVID

Jo
Review №10

Great gym! Hours are great, equipment is well maintained and there are plenty of machines to use - Ive never had to wait for one. Friendly staff and familiar faces in the gym make it a great place to go. STRONG wifi too! I do wish we had a steam room or sauna but other than that, this is a great gym!

Ro
Review №11

I haven’t been to the y in a while because of medical reasons but when I did attend regularly, I was always was treated with respect and kindness and always received the help I needed and wanted. Everyone was nice and caring and available to help me reach my fitness goals. I’m looking forward to returning once I’m cleared by my doctor’s. Thank you for your service!

We
Review №12

This place is definitely clean, the staff are always working on some aspect of cleaning every time I am there. The layout of the facility is good, however for a gym, there arent many water fountains. My 1 complaint is that the floor isnt completely level in the cardio part. The floor slopes which can be treacherous for people with unsteady gait.Staff is extremely helpful and friendly, willing to go out of their way to help out.

Ju
Review №13

Great equipment to use. Helpful staff. Generally friendly and pleasant place. We enjoy our time there very much.

An
Review №14

I have always had a great time at the family ymca. It motivates me to be a better me. This is a wonderful chance to get in gear before the new year.

Li
Review №15

My name is Linda Voss and I joined the Y in January. I have thoroughly enjoyed the classes and meeting new people. The staff greet you by name and are always willing to help. The instructors have been helpful when learning a new class and the other participants make you feel welcomed.

He
Review №16

This is our first time joining the Y and we’ve had a great experience! My daughter had awesome swim instructors and we all were so proud when she learned to swim & has been fearless ever since! She also participated in her first team sport here and the coach was great! I don’t get to attend classes as much as I’d like to, but I love that the front desk staff always give a very warm “Good Morning” when I do come in and the class/instructors are very welcoming!

Fa
Review №17

I have always found the staff at this Y to be friendly and helpful. The free-to-members pool-based classes have been so instrumental in regaining a sense of well-being. And I couldnt do it without the support of the kind staff in the childrens care area. Thank you!

sa
Review №18

Went in for a workout, for the first time yesterday. Instead of going on base, and i loved the atmosphere. My daughter enjoyed her swim class the sunday and keep asking when does she go back.

Ri
Review №19

Friendly staff. Great exercise equipment. Excellent group exercise classes. My favorite is PiYo. other great ones - Tammys Body Pump class, Amys strength class, Joe and Tammys sprint classes, and Jessicas CXWorks. The YMCA has something for everyone. NO excuses! . ,

Le
Review №20

My son played volleyball with volunteer coach Brittany. We loved her as well as the team. We will definitely sign up again next session!

Da
Review №21

I love this place! Friendly staff. Great members. Activities for my child that she actually gets excited about :) and the trainers are amazing!!!

Sh
Review №22

I love taking group classes at the YMCA! You will have to figure out which classes and instructors are the best fit for you and your schedule. Try something new each week! People are super friendly, supportive, and helpful. I love going to the Y!Constructive CriticismI wish that some of the classes and more of the classes would be offered earlier in the morning especially during the school year for the working folks that start between 5:30 and 6:30, and they would have two different classes back to back so you could alternate between cardio and strength/piyo/yoga. I feel that you should do an interest survey to find out what classes are wanted and what times people would go.I don’t have kids, but if you have classes early in the morning you should have child care 15 minutes before the class starts so people can get set up or let the older kids play games in the gym or have some open gyms with basketball or volleyball. Also, I would add questions about when child care is needed on the survey. I feel like you’re family memberships would go up if you offered more activities and opportunities for kids.

Be
Review №23

I’ve been a member for a number of years now. My Y is always welcoming, and I know the programs for us seniors are fun and will help to keep us healthy. Gotta keep moving.

Hi
Review №24

Starting off as a part time employee right out of college, I had no idea I would still be working for the Y 5 years later! Working for the Y is much more than just a paycheck. Having the opportunity to build relationships with members everyday, seeing the kids run in the Y with a big smile because they get to go play in child watch makes this job worth coming to everyday!

Ve
Review №25

Attended a water aerobics class, not friendly people at all. They used to have evening classes but now they are all in the morning when Im at work. Nice facility too bad Im not welcome. If I was on the swim team it would be great.

Ki
Review №26

We have a family membership, everyone is always friendly and helpful. I like the availability of classes and my kids love open gym and open swim, especially in the winter months.

cy
Review №27

My daughter is currently taking swimming lessons at the YMCA. I cant say enough positive things about her instructor and the East YMCA. She is very patient while pushing her to the best of her abilities.Cynthia Winfield

Ta
Review №28

Love the atmosphere here for working out and meeting people with the same goals of getting healthy! The members are great!

ap
Review №29

The facility is always clean and I am always greeted by friendly smiling faces. Being a bit on the smaller side, the childwatch area can become full at peak times. I like the option of the outdoor running track.

Ka
Review №30

My husband went to the gym for a workout in the afternoon. After his run, he went back to the locker room where he discovered that the keys to our jeep were missing. He went out to the front desk and noticed that our jeep was gone. The person at the front desk allowed a non member in (without taking down his name/picture of his ID) to pick up his kid from camp. The guy that they let into the gym, cut the lock off the locker and took the keys and stole our jeep.Since then, Ive contacted the corporate office and asked on their non member policy, etc. They had told me that in order for a non member to be allowed into the gym, they have to take down their name/copy of their ID. This process didnt happen. I spoke with the manager of the gym and he compared it to things get stolen out of here all the time, like folders and backpacks. He had also claimed that the Y isnt responsible for this.They are lucky that it was a jeep that was stolen and he didnt kidnap a child at day camp. They didnt follow their own established policy in this situation whether the non member was picking a kid up or not. We strongly believe that this could have been easily prevented if they had simply did their job and followed their own process/policy.

LI
Review №31

I work out with trainer, Stefani, each week. She offers a targeted, personalized training program for me each week.The front desk staff is very friendly and seem to know many people by name. The facilities are always clean and in good condition.

Kr
Review №32

We started in the childrens karate class two years ago and have since moved to the adult karate class. Sensei Tricia and Makayla are fantastic! They are knowledgeable and have the ability to bring out the best in children of all ages and abilities. They have earned the respect of my children. I appreciate the values being taught here and modeled by the instructors.

Br
Review №33

The facility is clean and the staff are friendly and very helpful. Great pool!

Mo
Review №34

I started my Y journey 3 years ago when my daughter decided she wanted to play volleyball. We were spending so much time there between practices and games we decided to join! Our family slowly became a little more active which lead into a complete change of my way of life. I lost 65 pounds! I could not have done it without encouraging friends, we found a great community to be a part of and with my new confidence I decided to apply for a job opening. I’ve now been a Y employee for a little over a year! I still attend regular classes and enjoy all of our member challenges. My daughter is going strong in volleyball with the same core group of girls, they are currently on their 9th season together! East Belleville is our second home and we love our Y family.

Sh
Review №35

Joined in April and really enjoy the cardio classes and zumba as well as meeting a lot of nice people.

ni
Review №36

I like the layout of the gym, the staff is great and friendly, instructors are awesome.

Ma
Review №37

As an employee I have enjoyed utilizing the pool and fitness center at East Belleville.

Li
Review №38

Nice facilty. Love the classes that are offered and the child care.

Pa
Review №39

Been going for a short time now. I find the facility to be excellent, very clean and extremely fun to be there. I love it.

Ja
Review №40

Zumba class with instructors Alex, Sonja and friends every weekend is the BEST!!!!

Fr
Review №41

Edward Jones Location is amazing. Friendly staff and clean. A++++++

Em
Review №42

Wonderful staff, clean facility, excellent swim team coaches.

Ja
Review №43

The facility is nice and the staff were professional and helpful. We were extremely disappointed in the conditions the kids experience during the summer camp, though. The kids stay outside the majority of the day in the heat in open-sided tents with no air conditioning. They have to use porta-pottys outside and are not allowed to use the restrooms inside. There was no option for (provided) lunch or snacks. Themed weeks were published in the schedule but there were no themed activities conducted at all. The kids had to change into their swimming clothes in the same area, at the same time that adults were changing. Absolutely unacceptable practices in so many areas! We will not be coming back.Parents: Check out other options in the area before you make a decision on summer camp at this YMCA.

Ja
Review №44

Great place if you’re looking for friendly staff and a clean facility. Has all the equipment you’ll ever need and a wide variety of exercise classes to choose from.

Yo
Review №45

I’ve had to many unnecessary bad experiences w/the Y. The lastest was today, 2/11/19 I was in Sprint class and the instructor made it her business to alert me of a rule in class, that you CAN NOT wear your headphones while participating in a workout class. That is thee most mind blowing thing I’ve ever heard.There’s no sign that says no electronic in class, my headphones was physically on my head but my music wasn’t playing. Even if I did choose to listen to my own music. That’s my right, as long as I’m not interrupting or disrupting the class. I explained to her that my music wasn’t on and what difference did it make? She said, “if your headphones are on, then you can’t hear me!” I replied, that’s not true at all. I can have my music at a certain volume and still be attentive. She’ seem to get offended bcuz of my reply. Then she stated, “ she didn’t really care, it’s just the rule here.” If she didn’t care, why make me aware? The instructor at the Y need a refresher course on how to talk to adults. I pay to attend the Y, it’s not free. Should know one experience this type of treatment and behavior. It’s simple unacceptable!I went and spoke to a Supervisor, he’s mentioned that he wasn’t aware of the rule.Hmm, makes you wonder!! Then the Supervisor felt the need to elaborate, and give examples of how he can understand the rule as well.“The RULE” that he’s not aware.He eleborated so much on the examples, I could barely get a word in.Although he said, he will “look into it”.I’m pretty confident that this issue will go unresolved as the others. I also informed him on the numerous complaints/comments card that I submitted about the unnecessary mishaps of the Y. He stated he hasn’t received any. I know for a fact myself and another member has submitted plenty. Maybe, she left that’s why I haven’t seen her in a while.It’s definitely unfortunate because I really like and enjoy Sprint.I also witness something that rubbed me the wrong way w/ another instructor. While in Body Pump, it was a guy that wanted to come in and just Sprint at his own pace. Now, mind you BODY PUMP was taking place on the opposite side of the room. The instructor told him he couldn’t do that. Why??? You mean to tell me, that a person that pays to attend the Y, can’t come in and freely use a workout bike? Unbelievable!!

Ge
Review №46

I really enjoy this Y. Occasionally the weight and cardio areas can be quite crowded, but there is enough space to still train, regardless of how many patrons are there. Most of the staff is friendly and smiling. All around nice place to be.

Ca
Review №47

Love the facilities and the hours.

Ga
Review №48

This Y is without any tension, Jezebels, and other uncomfortable common issues or people found in other Ys. You can get a decent workout without any hassle (with or without your kids). The staff is accomodating and that makes it worth it all. The other members that come there are decent people too. Two thumbs up definitely.

Ke
Review №49

Like the layout better than downtown YMCA. Also like the free Wi-Fi

20
Review №50

Great fitness center and nice lobby

Be
Review №51

Friendly people, nice atmosphere

Jo
Review №52

Im tired of paying dues and then the facility is closed for days but doesnt reduce my membership fees. I signed up to go to this facility not others.

Ed
Review №53

Friendly staff, very clean.

Jo
Review №54

Worst manger and worst staff ever they always talk to u in a bossy way and if u have a complaint about anything they always make u the problem not their awful work my kids don’t like the staff either they said about them they r so mean .beware of the childcare staff always saying bad word around the kids and they really don’t cares about the kids safety.

Ju
Review №55

I rate East Belleville YMCA a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10

20
Review №56

BEST Y IN THE HISTORY OF TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Address:2627 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL 62221, United States
  • Site:https://gwrymca.org/locations/east-belleville-ymca
  • Phone:+1 618-236-9983
Categories
  • Social services organization
  • Fitness center
  • Non-profit organization
  • Senior citizen center
  • Gym
  • Youth organization
Working hours
  • Monday:12–4pm
  • Tuesday:5:30am–8pm
  • Wednesday:5:30am–8pm
  • Thursday:5:30am–8pm
  • Friday:5:30am–8pm
  • Saturday:5:30am–8pm
  • Sunday:7am–4pm
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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