I have visited many YMCA’s. But when it comes to Saint Paul they really don’t have any good ones. I visited Y’s in downtown, east side and west side. They have huge place but they really need to upgrade them. On East side I was told they didn’t have barbell racks with different weights and was asked to you the generic barbel instead. They also don’t have sufficient bench’s or cardio equipments( they have like 7-8 treadmills, 1-2 stair, 2-3 elliptical). They badly lack in gym equipments. For the amount of monthly fees they charge it’s not a recommended place if you plan on using it as a gym. They do have a really nice swimming pool and two basketball courts. That’s pretty much they have to offer. Since I have been to Y’s in different cities I really expected them to have a good standards. Conclusion not worth the membership price if you want to use it as a gym! Period Update: I had submitted in request for physical assessment twice. I got two emails saying someone will be calling me soon. I haven’t heard back from them at all! It has been over two weeks since I last put in request. It just shows that they don’t care. I usually enjoy Y’s but having worst experience with Y’s in here. So reducing my rating to 1 star and i have cancelled my membership.

The staff here is friendly AND helpful (unlike most of the staff at the #ymcamidway location)! The facility is outdated and not as "comfortable" feeling as some of the other locations and the pool area is way outdated. The clientele is mostly retired seniors so there's typically never any of the reckless eyeballing from guys that I experience at other gyms. All in all it's a good place to go for a good #workout 👍🏿💪🏿 #thatsthereal #realreviews #fitnessreviews #gymlife #reviews #mpls #saintpaul #minnesota #minnesotareviews #mnreviews #thereal

I enjoying working out here. There are bottlenecks waiting for equipment. Only one stair master. The steam room and sauna are excellent. The YMCA is kept clean.

Staff is great, perfect location for us as it's close to home BUT our only complaint is that little kids are allowed to run around screaming while we do our exercises. Roommate is blind so he relies on his hearing a lot and although it's understandable that it's going to be noisy, he can get used to everything but the sudden screams of unruly kids in his face. We haven't said anything to the staff as we're sure this place is more for kids than grown men. We go late in the evenings mostly now and don't swim any more.

The place is decent but the equipment is scarce. Women are different ages, mostly matured and have children around, so it’s not as much staring. But it’s that little equipment that causes staring because you have to wait for every machine in there between the kids and parents. Everything is window there so if you don’t like looks all day probably not the best place to be. Staff is usually slow at the desk, takes 5 minutes to check in between the flirting of staff or the lack of notice because they’re busy conversating with each.

Up until today, I would have rated this place 4 or 5 stars. I've had a family membership for over a year. Today we tried to bring our 3 year old twins to the family pool, but it was apparently closed until 5pm. They do have this on their website but it is difficult to find. There was a lifeguard for the lap pool that was very kind (he had a red shirt and a gray mustache). However, the director of aquatics, Chelsea Hellende, held up a paper schedule and smiled and laughed at us as my children were crying. We were in our swimsuits in the pool area and she couldn't even say "Sorry for the inconvenience." The family pool is also closed all day tomorrow. It's not worth it for us to maintain membership after this experience. I told the front desk that I was canceling due to rude staff, and was not asked any follow-up questions. I wouldn't recommend that anyone with young children go here if access to the pool or considerate staff are important to you.

Been going to the east side Y for years. Absolutely love it. Staff are awesome.

I’ve been going here for several years. I’m very impressed with their handling of the Covid era. Everything is regularly sanitized, social distancing and limited capacity are well enforced, and it feels very safe. Guests and staff follow all protocols. It’s a pillar of our Eastside community.

This is the best ymca I ever been too since I was a kid. I gotta say the slides are really fun and chilling in the kitty pool is fun as well. I kinda lost my precious bracelet once in those things that were aside of the pool but never told anyone. I miss being here❤️

I'm not coming here anymore. I was literally sitting down near the walk charging my phone before my workout and the staff continually kept coming up to me harassing me and would not lay off. Then finally she made me leave the ymca after I got done doing handstand push-ups. It's not my fault that Im not a jealous freak like the new age Karen's that walk around in today's world we live in.

I use to Love there hours but now because of covid restrictions they started to close early and it’s understandable but just wondering if they are going to change it again I work tell late night I would love to come out of work and get my exercise on

Becoming increasingly frustrated with the cleanliness of the family locker room. The floors are always dirty in the showers. No one wants to drive home nasty sweaty or chlorine pool wet, so showers are a given after working out and/or swimming. Another irritation is when a grown person (usually men) are in the family locker room by themselves. When I am there without my boys, I use the individual locker room and these grown people should too. Family locker rooms should be used for people with families not someone who wants to hold up a shower for 20 minutes and stare at my kids as they dry their swimsuits. Otherwise the equipment is well maintained and the pool is pretty clean.

Nice gym, friendly staff and clean. I ended up joining another gym that was a bit closer to home and work, but I appreciated the tour and getting to try out the gym. If you are in the area this is a nice gym with lots of natural light.

Great gym! Back in the cut, very well maintained.

Great Staff at this location across the board. Eastside makes you feel welcome and appreciated as a member. If your looking for a Membership talk to Robert he will make sure you get the best deal available.

Friendly and helpful staff. Equipment is in good condition. The gym equipment area is a bit small, but it has decent variety. If you are tall, you may notice most machines are set to a lower height then typical. Swimming area is good for the kids.