Dorchester YMCA

Boston, 776 Washington St, Boston, MA 02124 | β˜… 4.5 (206 Review)

πŸ“ž +1 617-436-7750

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The YMCA of Greater Boston is dedicated to improving the health of mind, body, and spirit of individuals and families in our communities. We welcome men and women, boys and girls of all incomes, faiths and cultures.

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Widlet Saint Fleur

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Imani faith

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My family and I went t the YMCA for years when i was a kid. It was so different then. So family oriented. It's def no longer like that. Staff is no where as nice as they use to be. I went there specifically for spin class and it's def not what i am use to at all. The instructor i had was so not friendly. Normally when i go to a new spin class the instructor really acknowledges you. Will introduce her or himself to you and just make you feel welcomed This specific instructor was real different. I will stop here because i have nothing good to say. Skimming through the responses i can see others felt unwelcomed also specifically by the front desk. I definitely need to find a new place. The hours are also horrible. Wish i had a different experience.

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Adam W. Barney

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Jenieve Paul

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The close the gym at 1:45 despite the fact the website hours says 2pm on Sumday. I have gone to other YMCA's and they don't close 15 minutes early.

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N Noory

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Mohamed Yusuy

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Luis Antonio Thompson

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katelyn

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came in for the first time on wednesday. i’m never coming back; facility was good, the attitude from the staff members weren’t. especially from the women in the black long hair, extremely rude.

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Jonathan Long

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The girl who worked in the afternoon thursday is hella rude

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Your Animu Is Shit

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saiki.k

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The staff were extremely unprofessional and dismissed all my questions making me feel so upset with my experience there. Wouldn't recommend

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Noey Med

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I felt like a lot of the equipment was unsafe to used
I felt uncomfortable and I left sad :(

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em c

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went there while visiting boston and why is it just dirty and disgusting

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Malyun Ibrahim

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Halima Mohamed

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i first went there last wednesday and that will be my last time ever going there. this is the most unprofessional YMCA i’ve ever been to. every front desk person is genuinely rude and have been SO UNHELPFUL.

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Gerald Manning

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Staff is always friendly

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Amir Rahimov

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The woman at the front desk was very unwelcoming and rude on Sunday. Tried to get in after buying a membership and was told to leave because the membership would not be active until after 24 hrs if done online. Went back he second time and after pursuing it again, the card worked and I was let in. Had the same thing happen to an old man before me. He paid, but since there was nothing in the computer, he was told that he's lying. Once I was done with my workout, the lady was adjusting the doors and holding one of them and as I was leaving, she let go of the door and the door slammed into my hand with its metal protrusion. Please work on training the staff to be more welcoming and willing to help or at least not be rude and hold grudges

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Angel Johnson

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I was there many years ago and I remember the place being unclean and unkept with even some bedbugs! I hope they have changed to to be better and clean.

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Justin N

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I stopped in a few times while visiting family in Boston. The facilities are great and include plenty of options for everyone including some powerlifting and boxing equipment. The staff are also very friendly. I stopped in today around 10:30AM and the staff at the front desk were very helpful and incredibly nice and professional. This gym experience is just another example of why the YMCA is such a great membership!

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Christelle C

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They need to update their hours. It says opened at 6am I show up at 6:00am and it was about 20 other people standing outside waiting for the gym to open. The gym didn’t open until 20 mins later. If they can’t honor their hours what am I paying so much money for?

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Deeq Ahmed

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Santa Romero

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Curtis Wilson

β˜… 5

Great staff and very good hours.

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Stacy Cabral

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Elaine Hood

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Adrienne Jack

β˜… 5

Welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and members, and the facilities are well maintained.

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Charles Horner

β˜… 5

I enjoy the time I spend at the Ymca. I feel it is very important to invest πŸ’― in your health and wellness. The Ymca provides a safe and clean place to work out ( amazing gym) I appreciate the commitment to the community also πŸ‘

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Daniel Mosso

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Ismail Mohammed

β˜… 5

Great facility. They have a lot of activities for the people of the community. The staff goes above and beyond.

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Nakeyma Majors

β˜… 5

YMCA is a great summer program, always doing activities or trips the staff is good! Be aware when kids are being bullied! Only issue!!!

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Nyema Oliver

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FunBagZ

β˜… 5

It's right next to where I stay, so it's easy access to a good gym. They have a pool, workout classes, and a variety of fitness equipment for all levels. Sign up is a breeze, then get started right away. Pick up their monthly activities calendar to stay in the loop.

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Gloria R Chapman (Glo)

β˜… 5

Happy water aerobics classes are offered!!

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shirley boston

β˜… 5

They have parents night out! 2 hours of free babysitting!

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Leanne Porcher

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Bettyanne Miller

β˜… 5

Greater Boston has some.of the best family fun centers like YMCA

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Shirley Jones

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Community

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TG TG

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Carla Casey

β˜… 5

The pool is always the right temperature. The instructor is FABULOUS!!!

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Katonya Burke

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Karen Campbell

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T Smith

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Jean-Donald Ismeus

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Elayne Belliard

β˜… 5

Love it best staffs , great with the children πŸ™πŸΌπŸ™πŸΌ

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Ociny Marius

β˜… 5

This is a good place to send your child.

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Veronica Trotman

β˜… 5

My experience here at the Dorchester YMCA has been very rewarding to me. I started Water Therapy classes after my knee replacement and it has definitely helped me. I came here walking with a cane now I have been able to walk without it.
thanks to the staff

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John King

β˜… 5

Very helpful and friendly staff. Has lots of programs for all ages.

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mustafa joyner

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Dimonae Greene

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Djoude Apollon

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Sena

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Inexpensive and if you are low income they accommodate that with subsidiary prices. Pools with sauna and gym and basketball court. Also lockers available as well

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β˜… 5

The staff are friendly and welcoming. The facility is clean. The pool is exceptionally well maintained. The leadership is responsive to members. We are very fortunate to have the Y in our community.

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Ilda Jimenez

β˜… 5

Me encanta, muy buena opciΓ³n pora tus niΓ±os despuΓ©s de la escuela, los niΓ±os aprenden a socializarse mejor y aprenden mucho.

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Rose Martin

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Hantz Widley

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Nilza Helena Gomes

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Michele Johnson

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Dagmar Pollex

β˜… 5

This Y has a friendly, helpful staff. There is a good variety of programs and it has an excellent history of sharing resources with the community, including excellent youth programs.

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Joshua Smith

β˜… 5

I appreciate the cleanliness of the gym and the pleasant, social atmosphere there. It's a very welcoming space to come work out.

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Sophia Small

β˜… 4

It inspires me to exercise, all the group classes are great.

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Marjorie Zhanay

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MarΓ­a SΓ‘nchez

β˜… 5

Muy buenas me gusta lo recomiendo son excelentes

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Beth Mburu

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The place has many activities for families like swimming, karate, basketball, great gym area and more. Some staff members are rude and entitled. Had one of the staff tell me to go get my child and mumbled that I'm too lazy to walk down the hall and go get my kid. She also continued and stated that one should not have kids if they can not take care of them. When I told her she was disrespectful, she told me she was the supervisor. I guess supervisor status gave her the right to disrespect people, especially parents, in front of their kids. Some employees are very disrespectful and entitled, and the worst part is that they don't see anything wrong with such behaviors. Stay away, not good for kids to hear and observe such tolerated behavior in this place.

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Suren Uswatta

β˜… 5

I took private swimming lessons with Bob Shirley at this Y. He is an excellent coach. He was flexible and focused on the areas I wanted to improve. My technique got much better. Also, the pool is very nice and kept warm and clean.

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Jennifer Hutley

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Rich Saylor

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Safira Coutinho

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Carmela Washington

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Pedro Alvarez

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Great guys!

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Susie Recinos

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Staff is so great.

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Janice Campbell

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My child was assaulted by another child with a rock, needed his wound glued shut and currently has a concussion due to neglect and lack is supervision on their behalf!
No one even bothered to call an ambulance my child was self diagnosed by a director who stated she checked him and he said his abcs Fine and he stated he was okay!
I have been out of work, my child doesn’t know his colors right now and has been in and out of doctor offices and the ER!

And the same director stated only thing they did wrong was not have an incident report ready for me! And in our meeting brings up my Facebook post talking about the situation and how they failed my son. Beyond unprofessional!!!!

The person above her also had to have a DCF report on themselves for neglect and place a staff member on leave!! ( I thought the only thing done wrong was the missing incident report!? )
My child was failed !! And they do not even care I have heard nothing but excuses ! I can not press charges on the little boy because of his age, the little boy also admitted to smacking my son in the head with the rock because my son said he had a girlfriend!!

Dorchester YMCA only cares about the money and not these children and now my son is left to suffer and I’m stuck trying to find new locations for all my children !! They call themselves the best but yet are lying and trying to protect themselves !!

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Amy Fish

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Jahniya Bernard

β˜… 5

I love the gym and the pool

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K C

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Alfonso Hernandez

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Empress Colleen

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I just walked there to get some information the lady at the front desk does not look like she wants to be there, she has no energy no desire she is not answering any questions. She told me to wait while she deals with someone else who walked in after me(one of her friends.) I walked away because that is not how you are supposed to treat people.

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Jean Mondestin

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Den Den

β˜… 5

The Dorchester YMCA has been a great experience. I joined for many reasons and from the receptionist Shante, to the spin instructor Marilyn and my swim instructor Robert all have made this journey such great experience. I went into swim with no expectations because drowning was always my fear. Robert guided me and was patient with me every class. He showed me the basics to lead me to feeling comfortable to doing all that we practiced on my own. He is really a great teacher /instructor, very positive attitude, and hands on. I continue to use his guidance whenever I'm there. Its been a joy being apart of the Y experience.

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Dorchester Dog Walks

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Friendly people, neighborhood feel, clean workout rooms, and equipment is in good condition.

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Leah Hicks

β˜… 5

My 8 year old LOVES your pool!

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Deila barros

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Carlos H. Diaz

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Moses Andrade

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The mens bathroom not clean just smells bad.

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Alireza Dolatabadi

β˜… 5

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Smaille Paul

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Moe Rego

β˜… 5

Ms. Shontae, Brotha Sam, and the staff have been friendly, professional, and helpful!

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Abigail Thomas

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Matthew Gibson

β˜… 5

The Dorchester Y has a pool that is open year-round, even in these crazy times. So establish or renew your membership and grow healthier holistically.

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JoAnn Smith

β˜… 5

The Zumba Here is Awesome!

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Paulina Aguirre

β˜… 5

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Angel Malave

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Omega Roberts

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Altagracia Perez

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kimberly sadberry

β˜… 5

Zumba classes are the best! A studio full of people interested in getting a good work out, having fun, and doing something good for ourselves. The instructors are welcoming and full of high energy! :)

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Besorene M

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Andre A

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Vincent Edwards

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Lisa T

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The swimming instructors are patient with the children

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Ernest Coston

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LaJuana Hobbs

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Rosalyn Pierce

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Delores Shorter

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Russell Mcgee

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Clean and friendly, the staff are very helpful, I enjoy my time there..

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Lydia Harden

β˜… 5

I love the Dorchester Y. They have the best staff, you never have to wait for equipment, and the pool is great. Also it is literally the cleanest YMCA (or gym) I have experienced. Super affordable monthly price. Enough said!

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James Weiss

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Marie Deus

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Melisa Peralta

β˜… 5

Best swimming lessons for my kids

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Gina Montalvo

β˜… 5

Girls did good the gym was nice

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Simona Rits

β˜… 5

The staff that runs the kids karate program is great! They are so patient with the little ones, and great at getting them engaged.

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Maruquel Sinclair

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Shannon Ryan

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Mayuri

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Michele Dent

β˜… 5

The staff are extremely knowledgeable and have years of experience in their Individual fields of expertise. Most importantly, they are dedicated, loyal, and lifelong members of our community. Thus, they understand the struggles that children must overcome in order to be successful in life. They work extremely well as a team and they have a shared vision of success for the organization as well as the community as a whole. Coach Trey, Coach D, Sensei Marvin Harris, Sensei Jerome Harris, Sensei Jerome and all of the staff work hard to create a safe and nurturing environment that is centered around teaching the whole child. They constantly go beyond the call of duty in order to meet the needs of the children in their care. It is truly reassuring and inspirational to witness this level of compassion and empathy from the teachers at the YMCA. It truly does take a village to raise a child and the YMCA has always been an integral component of this village in our community.

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Ryan Nguyen

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Carlos Gomez

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Edward Kelley

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Alisha Johnson

β˜… 5

Regular YMCA - very friendly staff!

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erika villa

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Layla Bee

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June Handy

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Kathy McCluskey

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Chantal Jean-Pierre

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Hamza Elguenaoui

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Nazha Yazbeck

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Stanley Nova

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Leo Hastings

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elliott muller

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Eva Maynard

β˜… 5

Saturday adult swimming lessons at the Dorchester YMCA have been a godsend for me. I was so excited to learn anything that improved my time spent in the water and have been blessed by both the challenging nature of the instruction and the peace that comes from exercising and completing the different steps. Our instructor is fabulous and I am contemplating going through an additional series once this course is done so that I can get good practice. Thank you for extending this opportunity to the community!

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Mayolin Encarnacion castro

β˜… 5

It ok where I live

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Emmanuel Jean

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Deborah Grace

β˜… 4

The facility was neat and clean and employees were polite and courteous

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Abiodun Otu

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Laquisa Burke

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Front staff is friendly and welcoming. Pool is nice and heated. Quiet in the morning. No heat in womens locker room so freezing when you get out the pool. Also no hot water for showers. Great classes and weight room.

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Patricia Lorquet

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Debbie Varrs

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Alexis Brown

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Cheryl Cummings-Inniss

β˜… 5

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Merveille Mande

β˜… 5

I started adult swim lessons here and my instructor James and other staff were very kind!

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Felicia W

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Keisha

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Kenneth Lowe

β˜… 5

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Paul Cantwell

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Cleophus Raper

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Jefferson PeΓ±a

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Leslie McClain

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bonita quick

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Jannelle King

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Jerome Harris

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Marie Napier

β˜… 5

Adult swimming lessons are excellent! Highly recommended for adults who really want to learn how to swim and be water safe.

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Kay Marie

β˜… 5

The best YMCA in the Boston area. Prices are affordable. The place is clean, Personal trainers are experienced and certified. They have good equipment, Zumba classes are fantastic, and it is a safe space for everyone. The staff are always in a good mood and willing to help you meet your needs. Oh, did I forget to mention there is parking available? So, if you are planning to join, please don't hesitate to do so. You won't regret it :)

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Fran Spillane, LMHC

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This is an updated review, based on my most current experience.
The pool schedule has become extremely limited, and even on days the pool is scheduled to be open, it's not. There is no coverage if one of the guards is sick - the pool is just closed. Twice in the past two weeks, I have arrived ready to swim, only to learn that the pool is closed.
Swimming is a huge part of my pain management, and over half of my YMCA usage. There is no communication as to what is happening, or what the plan is to correct the situation. Frustrating.

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Samane Raphael

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Bertha Frazier

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Gerri Jeffers

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kevonyia gooding

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Lashi Mcalli

β˜… 5

Swimming lessons with my 15 month old is a very fun time

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Cube Ref

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Diana M. G Mur-Miranda

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Serenity Jones

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Frinny Polanco

β˜… 5

I bring my kids here for swim lessons and I was so impressed with the staff at this YMCA. They are welcoming.

The swimming instructor is amazing! They hired the right person for this job as he is very engaging with the children and the parents. The lesson components were beyond my expectations. Now every weekend the whole family looks forward to going to the Dorchester YMCA in Washington Street.

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Tanisha Francis

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Crystal Deas (Sydney’s Mom)

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To be completely frank I know some people have reservations about using facilities located in urban neighborhoods hi to have that same feeling I am and can tell you that the Dorchester Y provides an awesome place for your family and your health as I understand it’s also a great place for your teenager to have somewhere to go where people are engaged with them

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Ivan M. KrstičeviΔ‡

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Kevin Pipkin

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Jhoan Martinez

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MYMY

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Leanne M

β˜… 5

Very good service and workout place!

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Howard Holloman

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The facility has updated equipment, in the weight room, a nice full size pool, basketball court, aerobic classes and has a daycare. As it pertains to the weight room, other than the previously mentioned equipment, it's terrible. The weights are frequently left out and on multiple occasions there have been face masked just thrown on the floor. The facilty is at least 4 stars, as for the weight room supervision, 1 star, 2 stars at best.

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Angela

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Ikechukwu Nwokeji

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Jeanette Bailey

β˜… 5

YMCA was awesome.

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Adriana Mancia

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Jean Augustin

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Stacy G

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The swim instructor for the toddlers is great. I like how it’s the same teacher weekly for consistency with the kids.

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Chad Brown

β˜… 5

Very welcoming environment. Convenient program times.

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NK Ace

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good place to workout not huge amount of space though.

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Myrca Augustin

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Mayrene Morillo

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Patricia Pires

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Arleen Cavanaugh

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The Dorchester YMCA is conveniently located with ample parking. The staff are all incredibly sweet and helpful. The location is very clean and all COVID-19 protocols are 100% followed. I go mostly for the pool, but will likely begin using their clean and large fitness center as well.

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Helmiton Daveiga

β˜… 5

I just love everything about this gym they some nice staff and I really feel comfortable here!

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Justin Crosby

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Brian Nguyen

β˜… 5

good equipment, friendly staff, always have parking in rear lot, superb variety of health/fitness activities

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Rasheed Belus

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Kelvin Mack

β˜… 5

Its clean they make sure safe distance is in order

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gary cassidy

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Erla Charles Andre

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Rasheedah Key

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Rhett Falagan

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StedyRoc 007

β˜… 5

The Dorchester YMCA is one of the cleanest and fun facilities I have been to. Either to enjoy some nice laps the pool to their virtual workouts. The staff is always around to answer any questions I might have.

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Amittai Aviram

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David Shaw

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Avery Grant-Poole

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Cecelia Archibald

β˜… 5

Nice staff

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Amelia Foley

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Niery Guzman

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Anne Mukisa

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Very clean and updated after COVID pandemic. Ready to start my classes

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Mr

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