Ymca Of Montclair Franklin School

Okay so I have been going to this gym for a bit, and I gathered a few pros and cons. Pros: 1. The welcoming atmosphere The front desk people are very welcoming, and are so nice! I had a little bit of trouble finding where the entrance was when I was coming here for the first time, and I called the front desk and they were so helpful. All the questions I asked, were answered and in a polite manner 2. The diverse community Overall, this YMCA has all ages of people, I have seen toddlers but have also seen elderly. There are lots of teens especially in the weight rooms and basketball court. I would definitely say this a good place to socialize and make yourself a friend! 3. The variety of activities and machines This YMCA has tons of machines, it has two weight rooms, a stretch room (18+), and a circuit room. Both weight rooms have so many machines and I was surprised to see that they have a hip thrust machine which is definitely fun to hear! Also there are a wide range of activities such as court sports including but not limited to: squash, pickleball, racquetball, basketball, etc. There are also two pools, one that is supposedly small but I find it average size, and another pool that is Olympic sized (aka the large pool.) They also offer a swim team for ages 6 to highschool! And also they offer a sauna which is located in the adult locker rooms! 4. Affordability Depending on the membership you pick, it will vary the prices obviously. However, the prices seem to be quite affordable and the membership includes everything, (pool, machines, circuit room, indoor track, boxing room, athletic performance lab, court sports, etc.) Cons: 1. The building could use some remodeling The building is not as modern as it could be, you pay for what you get. This place definitely has an old school vibe, which I personally do not see as a negative thing, but I can see how some people may not appreciate this. 2. Hard to find entrance First time you may have trouble figuring out where to enter but they will help you! And after you find it, it just becomes habit. If you park in the parking deck it’s basically right next to the parking deck! So I can see how that’s convenient. Overall a very good place, it’s quite affordable and I would recommend all the activities it has to offer! This place is my favorite, and I love how it’s surrounded by so many restaurants, places to go, and even a Pilates!

I cancelled my membership today because the monthly fee is getting too expensive. The basic monthly fee $69 on top of $1.10 daily parking fee is too much for a gym. I'm spending about $90 a month. This is not NYC. This is NJ. But don't get me wrong. This facility is clean, well maintained and staff is friendly.

I’ve enjoyed being a member over the last two months. The gym has almost all the equipment I need (regular weights, squat rack, assault bike, cardio machines, TRX ropes, bikes etc) and the staff does a good job of keeping things organized and clean. I haven’t had any issues with overcrowding, and the adult open swim hours are very reasonable so it’s not too hard to get a swim in. My one wish is that they would open the high performance room to all members, not just accessible to people getting private lessons. There’s equipment there like the sleds and turf area that I’d like to use without paying for a trainer.

Exceptional. Awesome. Amazing. Truly truly appreciate the excellently maintained facilities from the pools, gymnasiums & locker rooms to the warm & friendly atmosphere created by the entire YMCA Park St. Staff & Hospitality team who are very accommodating, and welcoming every single day.. This Community Recreation YMCA Center provides so many opportunities with so many diverse activities and programs for everything & everyone. Wow. Amazingly Fabulous and lots of Fun🤩.. We all benefit from these centrally located branches with pools, fitness equipment & a fantastic time! 🥰 Montclair YMCA is an Inspiringly Remarkable & healthy atmosphere! Bravo to all of YMCA Group Hospitality & Maintenance Staff who provide exceptional & pristine services to keep our locker rooms showers & bathrooms so clean, safe and comfortable. Love being a member at YMCA Park Street which was the whole reason for me relocating to a beautiful🤩 diverse township called Montclair. Bravo 🙌 & Cheers 🥂 Love the large pools and to see children and adults enjoying their time learning to swim, playing water sports, water aerobics, learning invaluable survival techniques and skills. Again, thank you so very much!

Went AWOL when I tried to cancel my membership. Typical bad behavior - you can sign up in person, but you have to email membership@ to cancel. My emails have apparently gone into a black hole and nobody has gotten back to me. I've also called multiple times, left a voicemail for their manager, and filled out a different form?! 😡 In the meantime, I'm still getting charged.