Roxbury YMCA

Roxbury, 285 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Roxbury, MA 02119 | β˜… 4.5 (199 Review)

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Lucy Hill

β˜… 5

Thank you, Aba!

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Cecilia

β˜… 2

They were closed and never opened at 6AM on Tuesday, Oct 7th. Gym is nice but people never clean up after themselves and put their equipment back where it belongs. This isn’t the first time they never opened or someone was late to open their doors.

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Naomi

β˜… 3

The gym is very small, good for basic exercise but too many people for the space and number of machines.

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SAHANA JOHN

β˜… 3

I really like this place, but the only downside is that it opens at 6 AM, which is too late for those with early work hours. If it opened at 5 AM, it would be much more convenient for everyone.

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Christopher Vargas

β˜… 5

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Heart of the Community – Roxbury YMCA! πŸ’ͺπŸ€πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ

The Roxbury YMCA is truly home base for me! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by super friendly and welcoming staff who make you feel like family. The sense of community here is unmatched, and it’s a place where everyoneβ€”from kids to seniorsβ€”can come together to focus on health, fitness, and personal growth.

The facilities are top-notch! They’ve got everything you need:
βœ”οΈ Fully-equipped gym with plenty of machines and weights
βœ”οΈ Basketball court for pickup games or just getting in some shots
βœ”οΈ Swimming pool that’s perfect for laps or just cooling off
βœ”οΈ Sauna & steam room for ultimate relaxation after a workout

Beyond the amenities, what really makes the Roxbury YMCA special is the positive energy and welcoming environment. It’s not just a gymβ€”it’s a place to connect, grow, and improve your overall well-being. Whether you’re working on fitness goals, playing ball, or just unwinding in the sauna, this Y has everything you need.

If you’re in the area and looking for a great place to stay active and be part of a supportive community, this is the spot! Highly recommend! πŸ”₯πŸ’―

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Launa Johnston

β˜… 5

The staff are very friendly and helpful.

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Lawrence Brown (Going Live)

β˜… 2

The facility isn’t bad even though they gotta start rid of equipment that was very useful. First thing happened when they took money out my account for payments that I didn’t have to make. They let a bunch of little kids in the gym and stuff gets stolen. iPhone have been left to charge and nothing happened when all adults. But they let the kids and all hell breaks loose. Good workouts bad experiences.

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Rina D

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Chocho Chino

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nathanael pegues

β˜… 4

πŸ˜ƒ I love the warmth and friendliness of the welcoming desk a warmth and friendliness you would find nowhere else everyone there they workers volunteers make you feel welcome

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Isauli Diaz

β˜… 5

Perfect

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Emily Burks

β˜… 5

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Patricia Pires

β˜… 5

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justin kemler

β˜… 5

Great people & a great facility.

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mm g

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M Chowdhury (Shumon)

β˜… 5

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Cristina Edita Cain

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Abebe Sammy

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Tonia Barlow

β˜… 5

The staff are always cordial and helpful. Also, I am 67 yrs. old and love taking the Water Aerobics Class Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Easy on your joints; the best Instructor and when I finished, I feel rejuvenated.

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Sy N

β˜… 1

Stupid place

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Sobeida Reyes

β˜… 5

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Lisa Marshall

β˜… 5

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Shannon Jackson

β˜… 4

Friendly staff.
I wish they offered before and after care for summer camp.

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Videlka Grullon

β˜… 5

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Karamba Diallo

β˜… 5

I play there every day

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Emmanuel Cazeau

β˜… 5

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marco burgos

β˜… 5

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Lee Chihung

β˜… 5

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Sandra A.

β˜… 5

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felix belis espinal

β˜… 5

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Lizbeth Abreu

β˜… 5

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Eiba

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Gigi Kerr

β˜… 5

Wonderful soccer session with Coach Kazimbe & Coach Kenneth β€” it was like my kids were being trained as professionals, learned the importance of stamina/what it means to be in shape & appreciated that this session taught the fundamentals with such high expectations. They weren’t babied & were really challenged, my sons said, & that’s why they both loved coming. Plus, the staff at the Roxbury Y is so friendly & welcoming - love this Y & looking for other sports for my kids.

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Yudith FabiΓ‘n MejΓ­a

β˜… 5

Muy bueno ❀️β™₯️❀️

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Kerece Dillon

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Vanessa Edwards

β˜… 5

Great open gym hours. Good for the community. It's not constantly being rented out by other programs.

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Anissa Muhammad

β˜… 5

My 6yr old loves the Y, the staff is always so helpful and happy.

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PHILLIP SMITH

β˜… 5

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Leo Romero

β˜… 5

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Eishia Gaskins

β˜… 5

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elisangela fontes

β˜… 5

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Regine Joseph

β˜… 5

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Suhair Abualsaoud

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Sidney Davis

β˜… 5

The Roxbury YMCA is a great facility for my exercise and fitness needs and has great programs for seniors. The personnel at the front desk are very courteous, professional, competent and extremely helpful.

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david lee

β˜… 5

All new exercise tools are very good, and all of taff working good, very friendly.

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Juan Santana

β˜… 5

Awesome staff, and newly upgraded equipment. Make sure to check out the class schedule to sign up for group work out classes, yoga, or Zumba.

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Avismail Santana

β˜… 5

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Stephanie Marshall

β˜… 5

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Chris McGroddy

β˜… 5

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Mariel Vi

β˜… 5

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ada jimenez

β˜… 5

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Marlon Castro

β˜… 5

Hospitable staff, friendly and safe environment. Front desk, Personal Trainer (Pedro) and Director (Kathy) are all very helpful, pleasant, caring, and easy to talk to if you need something.

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R. Clagon

β˜… 5

Very professional and welcoming staff, I LOVE IT

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Jenness Colon

β˜… 5

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Sarah Barrington

β˜… 5

Everyone on staff is amazing with the kids! Mr.Johvon and Ms. Clarissa are amazing with the toddlers! They are patient, funny, kind, and well versed in how to deal with young children all day and what will help them thrive and develop! We love it here!

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Jaly Pichardo

β˜… 5

Excelente

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Mildred Morales

β˜… 3

I would love to see more lighting in the fitness area for visually impaired people since I am β€οΈπŸ™

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Will Henry

β˜… 5

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Niccheri

β˜… 5

Summer 2023 was my first year at Roxbury YMCA and my son (age 6) had a phenomenal time. The staff was very nice, the curriculum was one that he even enjoyed & I was pleasantly surprised at. Being in the pool everyday & going on field trips wore him out and allowed him to sleep well at night. At the end of the program I made sure to double check with the director that I would be contacted next summer as this will be my go to summer academy for my son until he ages out. I can truly say we both loved our experience.

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Melanie Gonzalez

β˜… 5

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Luz Del Alba Perez

β˜… 5

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melinda bell

β˜… 5

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Michelle Gittens

β˜… 5

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AMANDA SMITH

β˜… 5

My 1 year old and 4 year old loved the swimming lessons here. Specially my 4 year old. The instructor was very friendly, attentive, and patient. I live steps from the Dorchester Y and would come back to the Roxbury location for the instructor alone. She was really great. I wish I knew her name.

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Sparker Fivethousand

β˜… 5

I've been going here for many years and it's definitely your neighborhood friendly facility.

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Anne N. Banducci

β˜… 5

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Erin Kimball

β˜… 4

The swim teachers are excellent and the classes are a great size. I wish the checking room facilities were better taken care of

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Leigh Ann Haydon

β˜… 5

The YMCA After School Program is awesome. They offer so many interesting activities, like karate, circus, and African dance. The staff are wonderful and provide a safe, fun learning environment for kids of all ages. Highly recommend.

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Valarie Berry

β˜… 5

Great facility! The staff and the reception area is very welcoming. I am a new member and have found this YMCA to be my favorite choice. I can use my health insurance membership here and the location is accessible by the MBTA. I will continue to attend the aqua aerobics classes for continued fitness and strength building. The aqua aerobics instructor is quite receptive and welcoming, as are all of the people who take the aqua aerobics class. I am pleased to be a part of this community. Come check the Roxbury YMCA out and consider joining!

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Serge Limontas

β˜… 5

The facility is well maintained and the staff goes above and beyond in meeting the needs of the clients! Kudos

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Pass

β˜… 1

If I can give you a Zero that would do it. This particular YMCA is the worst and it's not getting better. Front desk people in the morning have the attitude problems and no professional customers service skills. This place is in need of a total upgrade.

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Lydia Oliver

β˜… 5

I LOVE THEM!!! This year was my first experience with afterschool and it was great! Ms. Tasia is sooo nice and friendly. My Lilliana loves her and she loves being with the other staff as well. They keep the children busy! They are always doing something fun!! We will be back next school year and her sister will be joining as well!!!

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terrence heinen

β˜… 5

Clean place, people there are nice and chill

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Antoine Phillips

β˜… 5

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Santa Beltrez

β˜… 5

Very nice people πŸ₯°

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Nelson Reyes

β˜… 5

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Alireza Dolatabadi

β˜… 4

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PΓ‘mela Polanco E.

β˜… 5

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Alex Diaz

β˜… 5

Love this Y The people that work there and run the place are amazing and love their job which makes kids come back

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Antoinette Williams

β˜… 5

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felix puello

β˜… 5

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Grace Zhang

β˜… 5

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Santa Reyes

β˜… 5

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Sara Rolland

β˜… 4

The people working there are nice. The swimming pool is not too crowded in the morning.

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angela cuello

β˜… 5

Great location and parking. Affordable prices.

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Wilbert McClay

β˜… 5

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SamsClosetClash Fashion Beauty Lifestyle

β˜… 5

I accompanied my 13 month old son to his aquatic sessions. Overall it was a free will swimming class. No particular instructions or lessons. However, that is because babies/toddlers aren’t fully cognitively capable of following instructions. My 13 month old baby enjoyed swimming. It was his first class and for his age I was stunned that his natural instincts kicked in. He was flapping his little feet and hands. I was so proud! He really didn’t care for the toys. He just wanted to be in the water. The other parents were pleasant to converse with. The smiles on their faces as they interacted with their baby/toddlers was priceless. Staffs were friendly and attentive. Signing my son up for stage 2 swimming lessons.

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mally antigua

β˜… 5

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letear charley

β˜… 5

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Daly Hamilton

β˜… 5

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Sharon Shakur

β˜… 5

The staff was very helpful when I asked about Membership. I am enjoying my Adult Swim Classes. The Instructors are knowledgeable and patient.

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Jesus is lord

β˜… 5

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DEREGE HABTEMARIAM

β˜… 5

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David Crawford

β˜… 5

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Maria Quintana

β˜… 5

Great place very clean and the staff is amazing

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Alba Vargas-Huynh

β˜… 5

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Alba Rivera

β˜… 5

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Mark Schafer

β˜… 5

I love the Roxbury Y. The staff is great--even under pandemic restrictions and craziness. Thank you and keep doing the great job you've been doing all along. Great staff, great atmosphere, great programs--and great lifeguards! (I go swimming there.)

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Sandy Pires

β˜… 5

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Sonia Arroyo

β˜… 4

The staff is very welcoming, friendly and professional. As an adult in her 50's it is not easy working through the fear of being in the water. I previously took lessons at another Y but made little progress. The staff at the Roxbury Y has boosted my confidence and helped me overcome my fear of being in the water. I've gone from panicking in the pool unless the instructor was right next to me, to venturing into the deep end and trying things by myself.

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Deborah Grace

β˜… 4

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Erica Cuevas

β˜… 5

My son is always happy to go to daycare which makes me believe he feels comfortable and happy there. I also see that they do a lot of fun activities all the time, which is great!

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Susie Watson

β˜… 5

I accompanied my 2 yo granddaughter several times recently for her swimming lessons when I was visiting from North Carolina. The front desk team and pool staff were friendly and the teaching style was perfect for a toddler. The pool and locker room facilities were great. I was impressed! So much so that I gifted a family membership to my daughter, son-in-law and two granddaughters. One of the membership directors, Analisha, made it super easy!

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Hassan Warfa

β˜… 5

The facility is one of the best in the 13 Neighborhoods of Boston. It has a basketball court, a swimming pool, bodybuilding workshop, boxing room, early childhood facility, lessons for swimming, basketball, boxing and personalized or customized training. Staff are helpful and considerate. There is a fee that you must pay to utilize the facility; however, seniors pay 00.80 cents/day.

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Mariya Shanka

β˜… 5

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Emily Watson

β˜… 5

The swim instructors are so friendly! Our 2 year old little girl always looks forward to her lessonsβ€”we love that it makes her happyβ€”and gets her energy out!

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Jana Pickard-Richardson

β˜… 5

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Isis Argueta

β˜… 5

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Antonio Camp

β˜… 5

very respectful people behind the desk

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Liliana Pulgarin

β˜… 5

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Musiri Abdal-Khallaq

β˜… 5

Coach Doug with the Junior Celtics is top notch. Not only is he a great teacher of the fundamentals of basketball, but he emphasizes the most important principles of sportsmanship. I have seen tangible growth in my son's mindset and character as a result of Coach Doug's influence. Can't recommend the program enough.Kari Abdal-Khallaq

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Nama Manideep

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Shelley Webster

β˜… 5

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Ivonne Lopez

β˜… 5

Angela is SUPER helpful and SUPER kind! Thank you Angela :)

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lauren thompson

β˜… 5

The Roxbury YMCA is home!

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Gael Henville

β˜… 5

I love their great sense of community and I always feel wholly welcomed.

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Jeanette

β˜… 5

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John Kauffman

β˜… 5

Big thanks to the Roxbury YMCA for your gracious hospitality. The turkey giveaway was wonderful.

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David Melendez

β˜… 5

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Lloyd Williams

β˜… 5

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Octavio Montoto

β˜… 5

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Reginald Brown

β˜… 4

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Daina Soto

β˜… 5

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Anon Spencer

β˜… 5

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Christal Claiborne

β˜… 5

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Steve Costly

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Marilyn Rush

β˜… 5

Darnell at the front desk is Exceptionally awesome!!! Actually all the front desk are great!!! The water aerobics class is fun with Arnita. She is a great instructor!!! πŸ‘πŸΏ

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Peggy James

β˜… 5

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Ana Gonzalez

β˜… 5

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dexter dowe

β˜… 4

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Viktor Acero

β˜… 5

The best gym around, very clean and staff are nice, Sauna and Steam room, this place is my second home

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Mercedes Santiago

β˜… 5

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Mayank Gangrade

β˜… 5

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Tony Long (Captain Long)

β˜… 5

I Live and love all things Roxbury,,,Enough said!!!

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Nashwa Bashier

β˜… 5

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Frandy Antoine

β˜… 5

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Tasha Holmes

β˜… 5

Very clean facility friendly warm staff always ready to assist.. The gym is awesome...we all greet workout πŸ’ͺ🏾 here at this gym

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Bui Tony

β˜… 5

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Mildred Medina

β˜… 5

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hermen bones

β˜… 5

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Cristian pimentel

β˜… 5

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Greta Taylor

β˜… 5

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Minor Sinclair

β˜… 5

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Lor Holmes

β˜… 5

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ExJuanLuis

β˜… 5

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Karina Velez

β˜… 5

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Del News

β˜… 5

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Elvin Soto

β˜… 5

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ashesha rockette

β˜… 5

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Kim Cornelius

β˜… 5

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wafae Laarej

β˜… 5

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Gordonia Cundiff

β˜… 5

I love the individual support and the community support that the Roxbury YMCA is providing and I’m glad I did not end my membership during closing.

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Miss β€œMiss Lady!” Lady

β˜… 5

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Chyheim Riley

β˜… 5

Is this place opened?

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Patricia Brevan

β˜… 5

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tania g

β˜… 5

love it

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AHMED MOQTASSID

β˜… 5

Good

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Marie Chantale Francique

β˜… 5

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Mary Annie

β˜… 5

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F.E SALAZAR

β˜… 4

Esta muy bien solo que ocupa mas espacio

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bill billadi

β˜… 5

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Abdulahi Moahamed

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Cristey Iannone

β˜… 5

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Anyelanys Jaquez

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looks with lilly

β˜… 5

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Natasha Williams

β˜… 5

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Mark Nelson

β˜… 5

It close to home , and the people are friendly

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Auset McClean

β˜… 5

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Audrey Lang

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The facility and equipment are dated. The air conditioning is often not working. The space is tight. People are on top of one another. The staff is disconnected. My card information was comprised here. It needs a major revamp. Great to sign up and use membership to attend other YMCAs in MA. If you are simply looking for a basic gym to do the trick, by all means, go.

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Cesarina Calderon

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John Harris

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The worst Y of all of Boston. I only have membership here because it’s $10-15 cheaper to get started here. Then just use the other Y’s around Boston which are way nicer and cleaner.

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Tiffany Payne

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Where do i start... never had any problems with this place untill it came down to enroll my kids in swimming lessons.. 1 out of 3 kids i paid up front. The other 2 were thru a 3rd party federal program that the buisness and aquatics deptartment said they never received the checks sent to them for over 2 weeks which is a lie.. i signed my kids up(2 group classes and 1 private due to having autism) back in Early June.. its almost the end of July my kids have only been 1x to swimming due to maintenance issues the pool has had.. nobody from the director of aquatics to the director of the Roxbury ymca has reached out to issue apologies or refunds.. this is unethical & unprofessional and tacky. If this was of a certain demographic im pretty sure people would be informed and more.. but furthermore.. i will never return here and will take my kids to an outside district Ymca.. i refuse to come back for this inconsistent of the mangement to the staff, their customer service is despicable.

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Yinet Taveras

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ahunt1981

β˜… 2

The place is outdated and weight side is compact people on top of people need bigger space or air condition. The biggest draw back is front desk I went to drop my kid at child watch and this quite large lady behind the desk literally screamed and swore at me because I didn't check in at first.

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e m thomson

β˜… 3

Equipment is worn and often out of service. Rarely any staff available to assist members. My favorite class was cancelled without notice and no replacement in sight.
I'm disappointed that management seems disconnected from the reality of the situation. I'm not going back.

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Jaheim Law

β˜… 4

I go here to work out and it is been pretty decent so far. Plenty of equipment to use despite the seemingly tight area. It can get very hot in there, which can sometimes make it harder to exercise, but that's really the only complaint I have. I haven't been to the swimming pool, but it is a large pool and seems to be kept up nicely

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Emmanuell

β˜… 3

Good facility for the family, I just have a problem with the staff. Their tone is really Un-welcoming.

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CaJa MontaΓ±ez

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If you are interested in a one-time, trial workout, it is NOT clear that such a thing exists there. I had been misinformed by a staff person that I could do a no obligation trial workout and that upon exiting, if I was not pleased, that they would simply tear up the form. This did not occur and they had been billing me. Ultimately they resolved the issue. Make sure that IF you fill anything out, that you must cancel it within 3 days in writing and do not take any front desk person's word for it. #LessonLearned. In the end, this facility did not work for me. The facility needs updating as does the equipment.

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Ahmed Ismail

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Wendy L

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People seating on the equipment having 20+mints conversations talking loud with another gym goer without using the equipment, also people talking loud on their cellphones nobody says anything. People making jokes talking loud in groups and that is very annoying and distracting. And the staff doesnt do anything

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Syed Hussain

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Amadou Barry

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Funseeker

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Started a membership yesterday and I will be canceling today for having same thing happen to me twice at these location, terrible staff and very judgmental, they only treat regulars nice

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VA popular

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maikol suazo

β˜… 5

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Addie Redrick

β˜… 5

One of my favorite places to be.

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amazigh tamurth

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Never seen a gym Where the personal trainers rudely ask clients to move so they can lift first while the clients wait for them to finish their reps!!! Canceled my membership after the same incident happened twice!!!

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Joel Lara

β˜… 5

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emilio peΓ±a

β˜… 5

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Huda Ismail

β˜… 5

The YMC a great Gmy I saw ever keep that way I love it

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Devin Cromartie Bodrick

β˜… 5

Good classes, nice personnel! Good equipment. Really nice community programming.

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William Diaz

β˜… 4

Clean and spacious

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Tawon Monteiro

β˜… 5

Feeling and being welcomed beats any gym any day !

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Nora Mohamed

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Allison Bahia

β˜… 5

I have to say I've been to other gyms and other ymca's . The energy and warmth this ymca gives you can't compare to other places. Everyone is so nice. Place is really clean, and I love the sauna and steam room!!

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Brandon Gonsalves

β˜… 4

Been going here for years. Definitely could use some slight improvements, but overall a great place for exercise, programs and more.

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juan carlos feliz severino

β˜… 5

Greater place!

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Steven Moquete

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Paul Cummings

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