Lynch / van Otterloo YMCA

The pools are amazing! Also, the camps are pretty good!

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I was going to give them a bad rating, but I don't want to deal with the Lynch mob, so I won't. I was going to say no to the stranger with candy in the parking lot, but I ended up getting in his Van. I was going to use the Loo in the lobby, but it was busy, so I had to use the Otterloo.Very interesting YMCA which was almost 99% Caucasian in terms of employees and patrons (which is a negative, obviously, as diversity is always better and I hope you agree) by the looks of it, on the day I was here, but then the North Shore is a bit like that.This is also is one of the busiest YMCAs I've ever been to in the sense of there was nothing that wasn't being used. At least they have lots of benches to compensate for the fact that they have so many people using it but still extremely busy.The woman at the front desk was not too friendly but at least she let me in without demanding identification. I appreciated that but definitely some attitudes on the way in and the people inside the gym where hit or miss in terms of their attitudes as well. A couple of nasty individuals indeed, but I have that at my gym too in Buffalo, even moreso in Houston.Great views and a beautiful location close to the beach - you can't really ask for much more than that.4 stars only because it's farrrrr too busy More...

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Had a blast with myself today at the pool! Lovely, clean facilities with super nice staff. Everyone there seemed very friendly, and I can’t wait to make this part of my routine.

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The facilities, staff and programs are great. Thank you!

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Gorgeous space since the renovation. Wonderful for events and performances of any kind.

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ES LIMPIO AMBIENTE MUY AGRADABLE ME FACINA LOS PROFESORES SON MUY RESPONSABLE

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This is the only YMCA I have been to due to the convenience of the location being like 5 minutes away from my house. I love it! Very clean equipment and has a relaxing environment to it. I do think the membership prices are a bit high each month; definitely should be lowered! But this YMCA will always be my go to exercise place! More...

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I love this ymca. I have been a member for a few years. The staff is friendly. The gym is the best part. It has such a great variety of options. The elliptical selection is great. The gym is always very clean. I have been to a lot of gyms, and this one takes it for me. More...

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Love this y. Nice and clean equipment. Can get busy during peak hours but could be worse. Indoor & outdoor pool + basketball courts. Knocking a star since the mens locker room always has a heavy funk.. wished they cleaned the steam room more and cracked down on the nasty guys who shave in it. More...

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Love it there. It's like a family. Love the people I workout with and love the instructors!

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I would have to say this is one of the nicer YMCAs in the area, although I have heard Peabody is right up there as well.  The cost increased by $1 this year for membership and I pay $67 per month for 2 adults and a child.  This location houses Boston Ballet and has a huge gymnastics area.  There is a cafe, a rock climbing wall, a large in door pool and a smaller one that had a water slide.  They have a huge outdoor pool that has a gradual decline to enter and no stairs with a rail running on one side.  There are numerous water makers in the pool which the kids love.  The deep end is only 5 feet so there is no diving.   They do have loungers and chairs which are on a first come basis.  Right now they have a section of the patio unaccessible because they are constructing a cabana so I was told.  If you want to bring guests who aren't members it is $4 a child and $14 for an adult I believe.  They do (or are supposed to) blow the whistle every hour and have everyone exit the pool so they can test the water.  They have at least 3 lifeguards on duty at the outside pool.The bathrooms/changing/locker rooms are located inside.  The family locker room always seems on the dirty side and kinda grosses me out.  I feel they could pay better attention to this one. I have taken many classes here and used the equipment and loved it... Especially Yoga.  You can't beat the membership price for what you get and the staff here are always pleasant and helpful. More...

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A state of the art facility that I use 5-6 times a week. Fitness is an important part of my life and this YMCA is the best I've ever been to. The equipment is always updated, the facility always clean and the staff always available. A bargain at $52.00 per month. Anyone who gives this Y less than 4 stars is either very picky or cheap. More...

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My 2yr old son loves the activities and kids club here.  I love going to Zumba!  It's a beautiful space too!  Parking can be a hassle at times though.

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I rejoined the Y after taking a break for a few years. I had joined this brand new facility because it was the best in the area when I first moved closer to Boston (I really miss the Fitness Factory in Nbpt! ). But I had a weird experience with a trainer bound and determined to have me run a marathon (I don't even run when zombies are chasing me) and had stopped going when I was well and thoroughly demotivated (I paid money for that!). Well, it's been long enough that I don't remember her name, so after checking out the other local options I went back to Legg's Hill on the edge between Marblehead and Salem. This Y has beautiful indoor and outdoor pools, even a big slide that everyone can try out!, and my goal is to be fit enough to start swimming regularly. In the meantime, I've started the Y Fit routine and I can highly recommend yoga with Lisa. There are about a zillion elliptical, treadmill, stairmaster and bike options, and word on the street is that they're replacing some (all?) of their circuit machines. The women's locker room is super spacious, and they have a sauna that I want to try. Yep, there's a swimming suit dryer, too.The Y Fit is the best option so far for programming/tracking a fitness routine using your iphone, laptop or ipad -- though it is far from perfect.Bummer: I haven't had any problems parking, but it can sometimes be difficult to avoid muscleheads on free weights. The Expresso bikes are cool because you can check your progress on line -- but only if you're actually able to log in when you start your ride.Bonus: The views from this joint are killer! Yoga while watching the sky, blue or overcast, is at its very best here. And is there anything cooler than walking past a ballerina's tutu and toe shoes to stretch out your yoga mat in the Boston Ballet studio? More...

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I love them

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Very nice facility! 3 pools, brand new equipment, super accommodating staff. I had to pay $15 to get in, even as a guest of a member, but on our way out one of the managers gave us a free pass for the rest of the week.

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I am a local yoga teacher and a local mother, I have to say this is the most family friendly club I have ever been to.  I love that there is childcare available so I can take a few yoga classes or workout, and I also love the variety of activities available to my children.  The staff is super friendly and the club is actually clean!  A marvelous experience indeed! More...

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I no longer live in the area, but I still occasionally go to the North Shore to take Chrissy's Kickboxing class. It is hardcore and one of the best workouts you can get. I highly recommend her class. Chrissy really motivates you and takes you the distance. More...

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This is a beautiful and modern ymca located up on Leggs Hill.  Always busy.The fitness center is very large it is still packed, they also have good music playing and a healthy and attractive crowd. The bathrooms could use some better ventilation and cleaning. They are hot and smelly .  A few extra lights in the parking lot would not hurt either. Both could be a safety issue. More...

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LOVE the indoor pool for the kids (heated!), the outdoor pool, as well. Great facility, childcare staff are wonderful. They have so many resources - open gym, open gymnastics, rock climbing, great classes - the list just goes on and on. The main fittness area is spacious and clean - love it.  SO glad to have such a nice gym in the area. More...

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Great facility ,new equipment, could use a true Smith Machine ,Inversion table and separate stretching areas. The weight area is slightly overcrowded with equipment and can make finding an area without intruding on an others area can be a challenge and almost impossible when crowded which is most the time. 3 pools and no whirlpool is kinda strange though. More...

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My husband and I joined before it even opened we were so excited. It started out with a bang! Pools, rock climbing, lots of classes, clean locker rooms. Most of those items are still going strong. They do have very clean locker rooms (they are secure as well). They also still offer many classes but here is where the first con comes in. They don't offer any classes in the 7am time frame. The classes either start at 5:45am or 8:30am. One is too early and one is too late. They have done a better job of offering classes later at night though (around 7:30pm). They have a ton of machines and just about every piece of workout equipment you could imagine. But at peak times, it is difficult to get on a machine and they institute a 30 minute rule (I feel like I'm the only person who follows it). An excellent point, is that I feel that all the members do a very good job of wiping down equipment after each use. One of the biggest negatives is parking. They are working on it. But, parking at this place after work is like trying to find a parking spot at the mall on Christmas Eve. My only other issue is that they seem to do things on a reactive basis. Nothing is really ever proactive. I feeling like they are only fixing things or improving after it is broken/has been broken for sometime. Out of all the gyms in the area - this Y is a great option. I would recommend it to my friends, it just has some negative qualities like most gyms you would find. More...

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I love this gym - its amazing. Its definitely the best gym around the Salem / MHead / Swampscott area. A few reasons why its top notch: - Great equipment - personal TVs on many of them. All very well maintained - Clean, pristine - Friendly staff - Even when its crowded I can still find a good cardio machine - The most diverse and robust class schedule I've ever seen. There is something to fit everyone's schedule. The Spin bikes are the nicest I've ever seen and I've done Spinning at a number of different gyms - Three pools, and one has a fun water slide WOOO! - I don't have kids, but this place is as family friendly as it gets - Cafe in the entrance with free wifi - Rock wall - Boston Ballet has a program there - Personal training is affordable as compared to other gyms The reason I don't give it a 5 star rating is that its very very crowded and parking can be a nightmare. I don't mind though - what you get is well worth the inconvenience of having to spend a few extra minutes finding a spot. Just plan to leave early if you are going to a class to make sure you get there on time, especially during peak hours. One other thing to note - if you like Spin like I do, there is a two day window in advance of the classes to sign up. They usually fill up but if you plan ahead you can definitely get a seat in the class you want. More...

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I feel so lucky to have this Y in our back yard.  Just waiting for the tennis courts.

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Great new club for the North Shore.  4 Squash courts, 3 pools (2 in 1 out), climbing wall, huge weight room and equipment room, full court bball, nice new facilities and clean.  Lots of active members, too.Makes you want to work out. More...

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