| Mon | 05:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Tue | 05:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Wed | 05:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Thu | 05:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Fri | 05:00 am - 09:00 pm |
| Sat | 07:30 am - 06:00 pm |
| Sun | 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm |
Great atmosphere and all state of the art equipment. Even saw that they are putting a cafe in soon.
My son enjoyed the afterschool program here as well as the sports program. I also enjoyed what the membership had to offer as well as a free personal training session.
I canceled my membership within the 30-day window because I felt my local YMCA was not a good fit. Despite advertising a money-back guarantee on their website for canceling within 30 days, the person who handled my cancelation claimed no such policy existed. I called several times regarding this policy, and each time I was directed to a voicemail. I finally got a response and a refund after about a week, but I wish they would make this process a little easier for future customers if they are going to advertise it on their website.
I try to live a healthy life by working on this one body I am blessed with. This YMCA is the best one I have ever visited hands down. I have seen others around the country but, this one has more facilities, equipment, clean and better staff. As comfortable as an upscale gym.
Great modern workout spaces. Nice pool and staff.
Huge, litts to choose from and very flashy. I wanted to put on lip gloss and leggings before entering. They have SEVEN (7) floors! The kids center for child watch looked like a full service child care center. They even have a dry cleaners and towel desk. You can play/ enjoy all types of sports and classes. Then roll back out to your car parked in the parents with kids parking space.
Fancy Smancy - right? This was quick in and out trip for me. Did do too much.
Looks nice but apparently they don't allow guests on certain days which I find really annoying and disappointing also never going back to this location
Be advised: this ymca location is not child or single parent friendly. As a working class parent, I have a limited amount of time for exercise and where I go, my daughter goes. One of the reasons I am a member of the Y is because their supposed mission is to support members of the community and welcome them regardless of race, class, gender, ability. My daughter always waits for me and reads or does homework while I work out but I was informed that the Dowd location does not support this type of activity. Sadly, it seems that this location is not meant for people like me and my daughter. So a heads up to those of us who aren't bankers getting off work in uptown Charlotte--try another location because this one's not for us.
Be advised: this ymca location is not child or single parent friendly. As a working class parent, I have a limited amount of time for exercise and where I go, my daughter goes. One of the reasons I am a member of the Y is because their supposed mission is to support members of the community and welcome them regardless of race, class, gender, ability. My daughter always waits for me and reads or does homework while I work out but I was informed that the Dowd location does not support this type of activity. Sadly, it seems that this location is not meant for people like me and my daughter. So a heads up to those of us who aren't bankers getting off work in uptown Charlotte--try another location because this one's not for us.
Very disappointed that they do not allow children under 16. My son was heartbroken.
I took my client to a yoga class who has intellectual disabilities and the teacher was not welcoming at all. Very disheartening
Love this gym, it has everything I need. Updated equipment, sauna, steam room, group classes and showers! It is also affordable especially for what you get. They base your monthly payment off of what you make. For a new mom trying to lose this baby weight it's amazing!
Love this gym, it has everything I need. Updated equipment, sauna, steam room, group classes and showers! It is also affordable especially for what you get. They base your monthly payment off of what you make. For a new mom trying to lose this baby weight it's amazing!
Everytime I go there, I am greeted and by name. Staff is friendly and very helpful
Everytime I go there, I am greeted and by name. Staff is friendly and very helpful
Well organized layout of gym, cardio, and weight space - an active and nice YMCA in the CLT area.
Es un lugar inseguro. Aquí me robaron y el gerente nunca trato de solucionar. Es un lugar inseguro. It is an insecure place. Here I was robbed and the manager never tried to solve it. It is an insecure place.
This place has literally become a second home to me. It's easy to join a gym, but to find a welcoming place to work out, spend time with the family, develop socially as well as spiritually, that is rather difficult to find and the Down YMCA is exactly that.
If you are considering a Y membership or testing out one location, I strongly encourage it as well as encourage reaching out and trying new things you might not have ever intended to do pre-YMCA.
I personally had never tried yoga, cycling, personal fitness classes or even triathlon training and masters swim classes until joining the Y. Though I don't still do many of these today with three kids, I learned a lot about how to enhance my workout and made some life-long friends in the process.
I also love that the hours are convenient for even the busiest of schedules and I can visit any of the 16 Charlotte YMCA branches whenever I'd like. The overall value is great and the long-term benefits are even greater.
The Dowd is undergoing rennovation at the time of this post. Don't be alarmed, it is still a great place to work out. Some meat heads but also a lot good people that don't judge. Many levels of workout floors depending on what you're in the mood for. When the rennovation is done, this place will be spectacular.
Under a lot of construction currently at the surrounding block. The construction doesn't affect the flow of foot traffic in/out of the block. Gym has several levels. Staff at the front desk is very helpful and friendly. Staff works on equipment immediately when equipment breaks down.
Best YMCA in Charlotte. Great staff and a nice, clean facility. Has a pretty good amount of variation in weights and machines. Can't wait to see what it's like after the renovation.
Great place to work out! All the trainers are great. The facility is always clean and put together and they make you feel very welcome. Classes are always challenging but fun. It does get very busy so finding cardio equipment or free weight bench can be difficult during peak hours. It's currently under renovation so there's a little less space. The new parking garage makes parking a little easier!
Dowd is a nice facility, mostly. It's popular because of its location, not because of how nice or amazing it is. Thankfully it now has a parking garage.
It's a little old as far as the actual building but equipment is kept up to date and great. Has a large pool. One of the few YMCA to have a large collection of free weights.
I love this place.
I get myself 2 hours of quiet, swimming, hot tub and sauna.
They can watch your children while you get back in shape.
I played a pick up game of basketball. During which someone pick up my loaned YMCA basketball. I went to the counter to ask for help and the guy there was extremely rude and not helpful. And basically said i was on my own and he was keeping my car keys. He wouldn't even point me in the direction of the camera desk. There were no guards to be found. to see who might have took it. It took the help of another worker who seen my interaction with this jerk to get help. I did not feel like a valued member at this gym.
I played a pick up game of basketball. During which someone pick up my loaned YMCA basketball. I went to the counter to ask for help and the guy there was extremely rude and not helpful. And basically said i was on my own and he was keeping my car keys. He wouldn't even point me in the direction of the camera desk. There were no guards to be found. to see who might have took it. It took the help of another worker who seen my interaction with this jerk to get help. I did not feel like a valued member at this gym.
