Devin Schildt

Review of Everett YMCA

After being a member for since the first week or s...

After being a member for since the first week or so I feel I have enough experience to give a review.

I am primary a lap swimmer and am very pleased with the total pool availability as well as the condition they keep the pool. The water is a little on the cool side which is perfect for working out. This is not a lounging around in pool, this is a workout pool. Staff does a good job of keeping the kids from getting to playful while people are having a swim and the combination of hours and lanes available seems to do a great job of accommodating those that have various use times and schedules. In addition to the pool the dry sauna and steam room are easy to access as well as the hot tub.

Regarding swim passes and complaints I've seen. I was at first a little put off by the fact that they issued passes to both the rec users as well as the lap swimmers and would stop you mid swim if you are in the lap pool during a transition period. After a very informative conversation with a senior staff member I understood the process. By permit, they are only allowed to have 25 bodies per guard at one time. The pass system, imo, gave them the best chance at getting up and running establishing a use pattern, and give them the chance to make adjustments as they go. I do think that as they get dialed in they will work the process to make sure people have the best access they can while staying in line with what they are required to do.

Locker rooms. As said and I agree with.....simply they are completely inadequate for the facility. The floors are scary slippery and thankfully they have at least put down some mats and a few fans to dry out the floor. The fan is doing nothing and they floor needs to be fully resurfaced with some sort of texture. If not already someone is going to fall and break a hip guaranteed.

Lockers for general use. I dig them. Very cool idea, very handy, and plenty on hand as well as access.

General stuff. Track is short but hey, there is a track. Stretching...meh I think there might not be ample room but there is enough. I agree for that purpose it would be nice to have a room open but for a public facility and the amount of kids it is likely not practical.

Oversight. I do wish at times staff would make a few more rounds. Many children of various ages are unsupervised and simply need to be told to settle down. Often I see behaviors are taking away from the experience of other guests and members. For example, over rambunctious behavior in the locker room. Allowing your kid to camp out on a piece of equipment doing nothing while you get a run in is simply not cool.

Weights, free and machine. I've lifted plenty during my time as a member and find the layout, variety of equipment, and availability very good. I've not found anything unsanitary or off putting. During my time I've seen one piece of equipment in need of repair and it was taken care of in a timely manner.

Staff. I have not had a single poor interaction with the staff. I've found them to be not only polite but sincere, helpful, and encouraging of guests and members. They always greet with a smile and thank you for the visit upon your leaving.

Overall, I gave them a 4 star review and if they had adequate locker rooms it would be a 5 star.

Cheers.