Wilkes Family YMCA

★★★★★Eve C.

Wonderful facility. Indoor walking track, every variety of weight machines and free weights, cardio machines, hot tub, sauna, steam room, pools, a body scanner, blood pressure checker, ect. Friendly and helpful staff too. The Y is the best.

★Manuel Minaya

The Executive Director at this branch falsely accused and targeted my son in an attempt to have him imprisoned for up to four years. My son is a father of four, a hardworking individual, and someone who has consistently gone out of his way to help others in the community. This situation is deeply troubling, and there are ongoing concerns regarding her actions and conduct. She is currently under investigation as part of a broader pattern that raises serious questions about accountability and integrity within this organization. Families deserve to feel safe and treated fairly—not subjected to false accusations or abuse of authority. The truth will come to light.

★★★★★Martha Hawkins

Wilkes YMCA has the best instructors and personnel. You are greated with a friendly smile.

★★★★★Stephanie Stone

My favorite thing about the Wilkes YMCA is the group exercise classes. The classes are fun and energetic, the best way to get a good workout!

★Lenny Minaya

For nearly nine years, my family and I have maintained a membership with this particular establishment while residing in the Dominican Republic. We typically visit Wilkes for several months each year. During our recent Christmas visit, I generously offered complimentary basketball practice for my sons’ park and recreation team, in addition to several homeschooled children in the area. However, my efforts to contribute positively were met with disheartening circumstances. After witnessing what I perceived to be the mistreatment of certain children, I took the initiative to report my concerns to the front desk. Regrettably, a few days following my report, I found myself falsely accused of communicating a threat of mass violence. This baseless accusation resulted in my arrest and subsequent trial. While the charge was ultimately dismissed, I was inexplicably convicted of a lesser charge, despite the overwhelming evidence contradicting the allegations. Compelling evidence indicates a disturbing collusion between the district attorney's office and the YMCA aimed at securing a wrongful conviction. The executive director, who was absent during the incident in question, allegedly provided false testimony to support the issuance of a warrant for my arrest and perjured themselves during my trial. This misconduct is easily demonstrable through my court transcripts. As someone who has made significant contributions to the sports world—achievements that can be validated through a simple Google search—I feel compelled to share this troubling experience. My family and I endured a grave injustice, and I caution others to remain vigilant. Such an unfortunate situation could indeed happen to anyone. The leadership at this establishment, from the executive team down to the board members, raises serious concerns regarding either incompetence or, worse yet, malicious intent. Therefore, I urge prospective visitors and members to exercise extreme caution when considering affiliation with this organization.