My son participated in youth basketball at the Lakeview YMCA and had a blast. The coaches and staff put in a lot of effort to make sure that the kids had a wonderful experience while still adhering to COVID protocols. They utilized positive coaching techniques and created an environment that cultivated a love of the game for these kids. Thank you!
The people who work the front desk are extremely polite, however they are not given the proper information. Almost every gym now has started opening things back up. I have no asked and emailed several times asking when the sauna and basketball court will open up and all they can say is that they don t know. There are rooms for classes and stretching that are only available to private trainers which makes no sense considering paying members can t use them at all. This gym does not value it s paying members clearly. Again, I want to specify the front desk crew is extremely nice, but their higher ups are doing a terrible job. Looking around for new gyms. We have been told that they don t have the proper cleaning crew yet... well tough... hire more people, our memberships shouldn t be tarnished because the owners are too lazy or cheap to hire more people.
This facility is family-friendly and centrally located. We've used our family membership for swimming lessons, youth basketball, summer camp and personal fitness. The value of the membership is quite good. There always seems to be space and availability to experiment in their various offerings. All the staff seem to love working there and serving their members. You can find problems anywhere, but at the end of the day, the people working there are servant-minded and make the experience an excellent one. I'd almost say that you haven't really lived in Wrigleyville or Lakeview if you've not at least given this place a shot.
My son has done the youth basketball program twice now and he loves it. Jim does a great job managing it, and the coaches do a great job running practices and games. It's our son's favorite local youth sport!
I've been a YMCA member for a few weeks now. Overall I like the place for workouts.You get a nice discount for referrals and being at certain ages. The facility and equipment are old and have lost their shine, but they get the job done. Overall I haven't found a need for any more equipment. It's almost never too busy and I get to shoot around at the basketball court too. If you need a no thrills gym, then this is the place to go.
Did kids basketball through the YMCA, pre and during the pandemic. Both experiences were fantastic and safe for both the kids and parents. Jim - who manages the program - is responsive, organized and really cares about creating the best program possible. There are dedicated referees at each game, and things are well planned and on schedule. Would definitely do it again (and will)!
My family cannot give enough praises to this YMCA!
We moved into the neighborhood in part because of its proximity to this place!
My daughter, 5 years old, and I have felt safe returning back to the pool during covid with reserved swim lanes.
My daughter has also been able to get involved with weekly STEM activities via their "Tinkering Lab".
Also, when my wife and my schedules changed, we were able to send my daughter to remote learning at the Y three days a week. Honestly, she prefers school at the Y more than being in her school building.
There's more I can list: the affordability, the camps, the pickup basketball, the kids sports leagues we look forward to joining, the comfortable workout environment, etc...
But really the staff has been the most amazing part! They have gone out of their way to make my daughter feel comfortable in these less than normal times. I am forever grateful!
I've been volunteering at the YMCA for the last two years. The facility is great and the full time staff are all incredibly helpful. It has been a great environment to get kids playing sports, and they're taking all the proper precautions with COVID while still making organized sports a possibility.
Terrific place .
Our first grader has been to the Lakeview YMCA for summer camp, remote learning, an afterschool program, and basketball. The staff in each program - both the managers and the daily staff - have been knowledgeable, caring, and fun.
I could not recommend this place enough for kids.
For sports, prices are lower than other places, but I think the YMCA staff is better.
Friendly, clean and professional. Staff is very polite. Brandon does a very commendable job!
