About Greenknoll Branch - Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut
The Greenknoll Branch of the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut is a well-maintained and friendly community fitness center offering a wide range of amenities for members of all ages. The staff is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming, ensuring a positive experience for visitors. The facility boasts numerous pools, including an indoor lap pool, a smaller heated pool for stretching and water aerobics, and an outdoor Olympic-sized pool covered with a dome for winter use and open during the summer. Members appreciate the indoor track, large indoor basketball court, multiple weight rooms with various machines, and a spin cycle room, although some mention that certain spaces, like the spin room, have replaced former amenities such as racquetball courts. The YMCA also offers summer day camps for children and numerous classes, making it a versatile place for families and individuals seeking fitness and recreation. Members enjoy the group training sessions, especially inspired by dedicated coaches, and often mention feeling happier and more energized after workouts. The outdoor pools and summer camp activities are highlights, although some note issues with space during busy times and occasional confusion among staff regarding membership benefits. Locker rooms are generally appreciated, though some feel they could benefit from updates. Additionally, members have expressed concerns about occasional disrespectful interactions and the need for clearer communication from reception staff. Overall, the YMCA provides a positive environment for exercise and community engagement, with many appreciating its cleanliness, variety of amenities, and friendly atmosphere.
I love this YMCA. I've always found the staff to be friendly and very helpful. I super love the sauna and pools and spin room. I agree the locker rooms could use some updating, that's really the only thing I have to say. Any time I've had an issue (some guy was vaping while on the treadmill) the staff immediately took care of it.
The YMCA in Brookfield is extraordinary. The list of amenities is remarkable. Here is a list, although nowhere near inclusive, of some of them. Indoor pool for lap swim, smaller indoor heated pool for stretching, water aerobics, small children; outdoor Olympic size swimming pool covered with a dome for winter use, and uncovered during the summer; Spin cycle room (which unfortunately occupies the space that was formerly a racquetball court); several weight rooms with every type of machine imaginable (except a curling machine. They used to have one. Nobody knows what happened to it.); a huge indoor basketball court; an indoor track; an expensive locker room with steam...read full review
We've been members for a couple years and enjoyed the swimming plus summer camp. It's a mixed bag of good & bad chocolates - you never know. Today my boy (7yo) came to free swim, and he went to the only lane available per the lifeguard. Soon the one woman sharing it told him to leave and swim in another area. Looking up from my bench to see this conflict I approached and explained that the lifeguard directed that this was the only lane available. She was disrespectful and argumentative. The guard eventually arrived and said she's an instructor and has authority. As a member and parent I think the Y personnel need to be respectful, clear, and safe instead of confusing,...read full review