North Rutherford Family YMCA

★Yhonattan Russo

I’m associated of this placed iñand I have to tell the staffing is the worst ever they always denied to do anything thing to my son of 13 years old so for youth people this place is worthless he can’t do basketball without any adult which is stupid he cannot do anything in the gym and definitely he do not t have any independence here not even pool or jacuzzi !!! Nothing … for youth like I said is worthless

★★★★★Suzanne LeBeau

There are so many different classes, pools, machines, and free weights that it fits many different work-out styles. As an older adult, I enjoy the classes designed to be a little gentler on the body!

★★★★★Luz Andrea Montoya Blandon

I love the YMCA. I have been a member for 2 years now and it has become a place I love to come to work out and to find emotional peace. The daycare program is great!! I wish there were more hrs available but still the daycare program is amazing. I love the staff and the equipment.

★★★★★Allyson Lowe

Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Fun, energetic instructors. I’ve had a great experience here. Only concern is when small children run on the track especially during peak times. Parents let them run all over without much redirection or consideration of the runners. It can be very distracting and impacts my runs.

★★★Kia Davis

The Y will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s where I first started taking fitness seriously, and I’ve made major progress because of the consistency and routine I built there. The environment is welcoming, and many of the staff members are kind and personable. I genuinely appreciate what this gym gave me during a very important chapter of my journey. That being said there are a few honest reasons why I’ve chosen to move on to another gym. The facility is far too small for the number of members it serves. During peak times, it’s difficult to get a full workout in without waiting on machines or navigating through crowded areas. A lot of the equipment that’s most frequently used only has one available, which can slow everything down. There’s also a noticeable lack of organization. Towels for wiping down equipment are often unavailable, and I’ve watched staff at the front desk chatting while unsupervised kids run around the free weight area which is both dangerous and distracting. The staff may be friendly, but they don’t always seem engaged or attentive to what’s going on in the facility. Communication has been another ongoing issue. I personally inquired about personal training and didn’t get a response until six months later. My mom (who also left a review) had the same problem. We both asked about swim lessons and never got a follow-up. It left us feeling ignored as paying members. Lastly, I’ve been corrected before for lifting without shoes on, which I respected but then consistently saw teens working out in Crocs and slides with no issue. If rules are going to be enforced, they need to apply to all members fairly. Overall, I’m still thankful for the Y and proud of the progress I made there. But unless the gym expands, improves member communication, and increases accountability among staff, it’s not the right fit for me anymore. If those changes ever happen, I’d gladly return.