The Y is wonderful. There is so much to do and they provide opportunities for the community that no other place offers. It’s great as a disabled person myself to know that I can visit the Y and come out a Lifeguard and Personal Trainer. Two things I could have only dreamed of. Thank you South Side YMCA.

I love being able to set up reservations for my activities, it is safe and a more open atmosphere. Thanks

Very comfortable is a member of the Y

Family friendly. It’s a lot more quiet now with the pandemic but usually it’s bustling with people and energy.

I recently became a member and was pleasantly surprised. The facility is state of the art, clean and well-maintained. The guests and staff are friendly and helpful. Most of all, I had given up running, but since joining I have started running again. They have an indoor tract that is easy to access, never crowded, and fun to run. They have a free parking lot adjacent to the facility, which was a perk. I thought the neighborhood would be a turn-off, but it appears safe and non-threatening. I live near the loop, so its a little distance from me, but its worth the drive.

I have moved recently to this neighborhood and got a family membership. It’s been amazing work out in that place many activities to do it’s perfect and the environment is great. The workers are always friendly and welcoming make me feel like I want to come back as soon I live I recommend this place for a good work out and for a relaxing time. Come and visit they have many different ways for you to enjoy in and be part of the YMCA. ITS NOT Expensive.

The South Side Y is a great facility. If you love exercise classes take your pick. If you want to hit the weight room there is plenty of equipment. My favorite feature of the gym is the indoor track. Now, I havent used the pool yet, but I have heard good things about it from other members.Renovations to the ladies locker room were completed last month. The ladies locker room is fabulous. The lockers have digital locking systems, and there is a longer vanity table with more blow dryers. A new steam room and sauna have been installed as well. Other renovations to the facility are in process, but as I always say, it’s worth the wait.

Staff is unfailingly helpful and friendly. Facility is spacious and clean and stocked with more workout equipment than Ill likely ever need or want to use. Patrons are great company. This is my favorite Y.

This Y leaves a lot to be desired if you have been to any other YMCA north of this location. I dont blame this Y, I blame the city. It seems like this Y lacks resources to keep thing updated and clean I used to be a member of the Lakeview Y and the quality of that facility is 10 times better than this Y. The lobby chairs smelled like urine and things just seemed unkempt. The adult locker rooms upstairs are the only updated and nice thing in this facility, everything else appears to be old. The equipment in the workout room is decent and they do have some new treadnills. I will say the staff here is excellent and that is where my 3 stars come from. Perhaps with more money, and a community dedicated to keeping the facility nice and treating it with respect this could be a great Y one day.

Definitely a great place to do a variety of Healthy things. Swim,weights,Yoga just to name a few. Staff makes this place a great experince also.

I love going to the Y. The staff are very courteous and helpful. All of the instructors keep you on your toes and encourage you to keep trying.

It’s safe here and you can have a good time hooping.

Ive been a member of the Y since I was a child. Actually learned how to swim there starting @ 6 mos old & continued for the rest of my life into adulthood. I love the renovations they made @ Southside & that I dont have to bring a lock anymore in the over 21 locker room. I always look forward to my swim & steam workouts & sometimes a class here & there. Theres always a lot of classes to choose from for no extra cost as well as the fitness center. Recently I just happened to see a flyer a few months ago that they offer a free aquatics academy for people wanting to become a lifeguard or swim instructor so I inquired. I did the academy & I am now a certified YMCA Swim instructor & teach my first classes in 1 week. Should be interesting....

I was here for work and the staff was incredibly rude to my colleagues and I. I did not feel safe at this location and will not be returning.

Go here Nd hoop they treat you like family in the y

Clean and fun environment. Staff are always nice!

Great welcome for YMCA visitor from Maine. All good with reception, locker rooms, pool. Thanks. Ill certainly come back here if Im here in Chicago again.

We had the Gala Opening of the Chicago Hyde Park Village here on Saturday, November 22, 2014. The official hours for the event were from 2-5, but we occupied the whole Community Room spaces for longer than that. We had a program with the Chicago Childrens Choir and a local expert on global aging (Ted Fishman), plus a reception; 150+ attended. This is a wonderful venue for community meetings, celebrations and such -- and we have researched many options! The space is wonderful: newly renovated, fully accessible, flexible (we could have used 1/4 or 1/2 of the space, but we needed the whole area), bathrooms are modern, there is a large parking lot, and several busses serve the convenient location. Even more important, the staff are wonderful! We began our planning with them in August. My personal experiences with the staff as I go 2-3 times/week to swim have all been warm and welcoming; planning a major Event is a different challenge -- partly because any community event involves many different individuals planning different segments of the event; that is much more complex than planning a party where one person can be responsible. The staff have been very supportive, helpful, and -- in the final days -- totally facilitating.At this point Im doing 4 stars because: it would be helpful to have more consistency in the representative working with us on the details and execution of the event; it would be very helpful for the Y to have an audio/speaker system available on the premises (we brought in our own, and Im willing to work to get donations for one for the future); and it would be wonderful to have kitchen facilities. However, we brought in food, decorations, sound, etc and we think this will become a great Destination for future south side community events.

I signed my son up for the yba. I spoke with coach Darryl arrington (DJ), and I told him, my son was a beginner and delayed. At the time he assured me, that that was fine and all are welcome. I guess that was just a ploy to have me pay 150.00 right away. The program States learning fundamentals. My son had been practicing with the team and I was told that all children would be accepted. They are not playing for scholarships, they play each other, for sport. Well I was called in the office by DJ and my sons coach, coach Ali. I was told that this was not the program, for him and he should leave. DJ words were we dont need anyone messing things up when I called him on it, he tried to rephrase it but the damage was done. Coach Ali just sat in silence. Long story short. Just because my son, didnt live up to there standards, they just tossed him out. I had to fight back tears to tell my son, they let him go, and it crushed him and he was devastated. He kept asking, what did he do wrong. If you are looking for a place, to teach your child sportsmanship or just to help with their confidence. This is not the place. You are just a number or a dollar sign to them. We will never step foot in the South side YMCA again.

They banned me form the facility because of the actions my friend did in the front lobby. I had nothing to do with the situation that happen that night. I wasnt even around when the situation happen.

Nice fitness center two large parking lot, one on 63rd St and other one 64th St very easy to be located 6330 S .Stonylsland with two swimming pool and hot tub and basketball gym ,I am the executive officer here, safe place for pool party and other activities.

The YMCA is an amazing place to go to work out play basketball and just enjoy your self

My Name is Ramona Hill and I have been a member of the Southside YMCA for many years. I love this location, however I have been trying to get a discounted rate through my Jobs fitness program and was told that this location does not participate. I have been paying full membership fee for years while other groups of specific members i.e. seniors, disabled etc receive a discounted rate. I have talked with several people and have received no help. The director never returns calls I think her name is Angelique. In the end I was told that there is so much to go through to make this happen, marketing campaigns etc. Can someone please contact me to help me. I have been getting the run around with this for months. I am a loyal member and I simply would like to receive a benefit of discount that I really should be eligible for.

I go here for after school and summer camp. They have a lot of fun activities and we get to learn life lessons and other things.

The registration was quick and simple. It was smiles and friendly staff.

My niece went there for the simmer program. She love and we did too!!

They have the best basketball court I have ever seen

Control the atmosphere in the gym. Because you have people arguing and wanting to fight over a basketball game or foul. Need security in the gym

Great facility, great community asset, and attentive staff.

I love it because I get to go swimming

Please fix the steam room....I miss it!!

Great for families with multiple options.

Seems like a very nice YMCA.

VERY POSITIVE PLACE.😀

My summer camp goes here for swimming. I want to workout here and play ball.

The best staff and good children

Looking forward to a great summer

Great pool and lessons

Great facility .

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High quality

Its my Mecca

I like going here!