Hickory Foundation YMCA

★★April

This Y is visually stunning, however once you get into the locker rooms the showers feel dirty. I am also a therapy pool user. I need it for physical therapy. I attended all of the classes multiple times, and as I am also partially deaf I find it absolutely impossible to listen to the instructors while everyone uses it as chat hour. I have attended classes at other Ys as well and it’s normally class instructors will ask people not to talk or go else where to do so. I really love the Aqua Zumba ( only once a week) and the Deep Water exercise, which is no longer on the schedule. It would be so nice if they had more aquatic classes for those who like the challenge of the deep water and the Zumba. Disappointed and looking for a new pool to work out in. But hey, if you’re looking for great new friends to chat with while you work out, or stand in a circle during class, this is the place for you.

★Marcellus Thomas (M T)

Basketball is unplayable during summer because of there being no air conditioning, plus the heat outside causing all ages to sweat a ton more than usual, which gets on to the basketball they play with. That extra sweat makes dribbling, shooting, passing, and even catching the ball more difficult by at least 60%. And obviously, it is also hot just sitting in there. Please invest in air conditioning. Neither YMCA location in Hickory nor the one in Conover has invested in simple air conditioning for their basketball, volleyball, and pickleball players.

★★★★Marcus Schluth

They have a very very amazing staff and very excellent equipment. Good gym for every type of training except CrossFit. very busy later in the day though so busy. In fact that some people have to share leading to. there's not enough equipment for everyone.

★★★Jeff Rikard

The Hickory Foundation YMCA has great facilities. My only issues are the lack of adequate handicap parking. They only have 4 spots available without having to climb stairs or cross the street. Also the lack of a free swim lane in the pool near the steps and handicap ramp. Even Phifer YMCA of Morganton with smaller facilities and a smaller pool keeps plenty of handicap parking and always has 2 out of 5 lanes open for free swim even though the pool is only 5ft deep at Phifer.

★★★★★Tammy Hefner

I have been a member of the YMCA for over 30 years. It has always been a welcoming place. The classes become like family and all the instructors are great at showing modifications. No class is ever the same and they have tons of variety for all fitness levels. Personal Training is top notch and has helped me over the years to meet my goals. When down with various injuries it has always been easy to find something to do to keep active. This non-profit is a great way to support my community!