YMCA Alexandria

★★★★Nell Smircina

Definitely a neighborhood staple. I enjoy the less mills classes and my partner is a fan of the regular gym - they have some surprisingly good equipment (Cybex arc trainers). A big benefit is child watch - they'll watch your child for 90min while on site. Staff is generally friendly - there are the standouts like Bill (front desk) and Kim (membership) who really love their jobs and make the place feel like a neighborhood spot. We also do swim lessons here for my 4 year old which are not amazing but it gets them consistent and in the water. As long as your expectation is that you are going to a non-profit organization's gym, the price point is fair and experiences on par.

★★★★★Taylor Carvalho

I really like this YMCA, especially the staff, who are all so kind and welcoming. The locker rooms are always clean and the cleaners are just the sweetest people. Equipment is sometimes a little older, but always functional and always has what I need! I love having this Y in my community.

★Benny F

I really wanted to like this YMCA since it's walking distance, but my experience has been consistently frustrating. The facility feels outdated and poorly maintained, with equipment that’s either broken, missing, or long overdue for replacement. Cleanliness is another major issue.... Locker rooms, restrooms, and common areas often look like they haven’t been checked in hours. Customer service hasn’t been much better. Staff members are polite enough, but they rarely seem engaged or willing to help when problems come up. Getting clear answers about schedules, classes, or membership questions has been surprisingly difficult. For what they charge, the quality just doesn’t come close to matching the price. It’s an unreasonable amount of money for a facility that feels this outdated and limited. For only a little more each month, you can join a brand‑new gym like Club Studio with far better equipment and unlimited classes. With so many fitness options nearby, this YMCA simply isn’t competitive at the moment. Needs to renovated in a massive way.

★★★★★Laura Horowitz

I think this was a very clean gym overall. They had towels for members which I absolutely loved. The facility was definitely big enough that you could have everything you need. This was one of the only YMCA's that was open on a Sunday and late which was very important to me. The pool was overall not cold, lifeguard were friendly. I think a really neat feature of this gym that I have not seen before is that they have electronic lockers where you do not need to remember to bring a lock and it can set to the code that you wanted to. I actually really like this and this is super convenient for people who want to make sure that their stuff stays safe. Would 100% come here again

★★★★★Nicolas Vasquez

Great place to work out. Staff is friendly, it gets a bit busy between 1600 and 1800. The free weight area is small, no fault of the YMCA, Great pool size, and they have several programs you can join. (NOT pictured is the basketball courts, fields, and outdoor play ground)