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University Family YMCA

5003 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

70 Reviews

About

Membership-based community center offering fitness equipment, group classes, and swimming, plus financial aid.

The primary lap pool at the University Family YMCA is maintained at a comfortable 84 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 29 degrees Celsius), making it ideal for swim lessons, recreational swimming, and water exercise activities.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The YMCA generally receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with many members praising the friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff, particularly at the front desk and among instructors. Specific locations like University District and Meredith Matthews are noted for not being overly crowded, allowing for easy access to a great variety of high-quality equipment. The environment is consistently described as comfortable, inclusive, and welcoming for individuals of all fitness levels, contributing to a positive energy. While there is a minor wish for a pool at some facilities and a slight concern was raised about front desk staff turnover and working conditions, the overall sentiment is one of strong recommendation and satisfaction with the 'awesome' facilities and 'good people'.

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Amenities

  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Accessible Restroom

Reviews

Listing Reviews
K A July 24th, 2024
K A

I love the University District and Meredith Matthews locations!! It’s not too crowded so you don’t have to wait around to use the equipment. The classes are led by great instructors who are knowledgeable and willing to answer your individual questions. A big selling point for me (and I’m sure others) is that ANYONE can feel comfortable working out here. For one thing, you don’t have to be fit to feel like you belong here (although I see super fit people here too). Another plus - the staff are friendly and very accommodating! Highly recommend!

Johnathen Johnson February 19th, 2025
Johnathen Johnson

This Y is fricken awesome good people and friendly staff here. Emerson & Mack were fricken great and the helped me become a Nation Wide Y member today:) When I didn’t know where something was they were both kind and communicative easy to talk to and they really got some great staff @ this facility. Emerson really goes that extra mile with attention to detail and even helped find other cool YMCA’s in the area love this place. These good people I’ll be back😊😊☺️❤️‍🔥✨✌️I really like the energy here❤️

Johnny Lawrence May 20th, 2025
Johnny Lawrence

Awesome facility, just wish they had some sort of pool. Doesn't take away anything from how awesome the facility actually is.

Patrick Walsh December 23rd, 2024
Patrick Walsh

Ya gotta love the Y. One thing. I have noticed they cycle through the front desk employees pretty consistently, and the folks working there do sometimes seem a bit beleaguered, so I hope working conditions are okay. do Y workers have a union? Would they like one? Anyways, I do love the Y and miss when my good buddy used to work here. Shoutout the y!

Sophia March 11th, 2025
Sophia

The equipment is awesome, great variety and quality. The front desk staff is so nice and friendly. Definitely recommend

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Opening Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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