Pottstown Ymca

One of the smaller and rougher Y's I've been to. Most of it likely has nothing to do with the employees, who seemed great, but with funding. What appears to be the old building is split into 4 different businesses now with the Y's main entrance being some little side door. The gym is absolutely diminutive, having one squat rack and one small cable crossover machine. It does have 2 benches but no incline and no shoulder press bench. Dumbbells go up to 100, which is fine, but not impressive for a Y. The entire strength training area (including nautilus/other machines) is maybe 1,000 square feet? Very small. It's basically a home gym. All of this is fine and not necessarily a complaint, just an observation that it's tiny. I do have a complaint, however, and that is that the one non-locker-room toilet that I saw is literally supported by a couple of 2x4's nailed together (see picture). Pretty rough. Will it hold? Well, it did for now. But it looks really awful and unprofessional. All-in-all this is clearly a failing Y that will probably be shut down eventually. It's sad, as it's the only one near Pottstown and it's in a great location.

I’ve been a YMCA member for 5 years and my kids (2 kids) have taken swim lessons year round. The classes themselves are good, but on more than one occasion I was told in front of others that my kids need to stay “right with me.” I am one person with three kids, and one of them has special needs. We also pay for a full family membership and these lessons, which help cover staff salaries, so I expect to be treated with more respect and understanding. Families like mine deserve compassion, not to feel singled out.

Staff was very sweet. Excellent pilates class and childcare workers were lovely. Highly recommend.

The pool is just the right temperature for exercise. The staff is professional, helpful and friendly.

Best pool in the area! Facility is a bit old, but staff is helpful and friendly.