Downtown YMCA - Greater Wichita YMCA

Address:	402 N Market St, Wichita, KS 67202, USA
Phone:	+1 316-264-9374
Site:	ymcawichita.org
Rating:	4.1

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Reviews 11

Lee Tip

I just joined the Y and have no problems with the staff. Always nice and the lady at the front desk always says hello every morning and is always helpful. However the women that go there are rude as hell. The FAT COWS should go to JustForWomen that would also help with the oder that is created from all that FAT FRICTION. Now as for the new gym, there are several things they need to get a grip on and all involve CLEANING. I go early in the morning and it is easy to see how dirty the windows are. Not just a few of them but OMG every window in the place needs to be cleaned. They have spent a great deal of money in the locker rooms but again, no one to clean them. The bathroom stalls are just gross, there is already "stuff" on the walls and each day it just seems to grow. The Showers are a joke. They have spent thousands making each shower its own little room with frosted glass doors so no one can see your little peepee and there is mold growing right up the sides of the glass doors, its discusting. The Steam rooms are the same, I stepped on a floormat, and slipped is was so slimy. If they get a grip on the cleaning, it could be ok.

Hannah Marie Wagner

This is by far the best gym in Wichita. I have had all good things happen to me. The staff knows my name and the facility is always clean. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful and they tend to issues intelligently. But there are a lot of ignorant members there, so if youre planning on going, make sure you bring your headphones and take a look at the issues that arise: NO CHILDREN UNDER 7 IN THE CARDIO/WEIGHT AREAS! - This has been a problem and parents will not take responsibility for their young children when the rule is clearly stated. NO JEANS OR OPEN TOED SHOES: I figured this was a "duh" - youre at a gym, not a fashion show. AND PLEASE, FOR THOSE TRYING TO STAY FIT AND HEALTHY, STOP DISRESPECTING EQUIPMENT AND DEGRADING MEMBERS: This is another problem that is everywhere. Use equipment as intended, youre there to workout. Stop hitting on girls, youre there to workout. And stop trying to show off your mad strength, just lift weights normally because the girls still dont care.

Chanel James

While the gym is beautiful and modern with nice equipment, the staffs behavior is not. I use to go at night with a friend. The front desk guy, who we nick named might mouse, would awkwardly stare at my friends backside. If there were other men standing around the front desk too, they would crack jokes about a white woman with all that a$$. Shes self conscious & anxious about her figure. He made it worse. On a seperate occasion during the day, 2 ladies working the front tried making small talk after I checked in. I chatted back only to have the larger of the two in bright red lipstick stop mid sentence to strike up a conversation with a person behind me. The lady behind me had brought the red lipped staffer a few almonds in a zip locked baggie. I guess she was just dying to share and ol red was more than eager to accept. Go to this location if youre familiar with exercise and the equipment. Dont except much from the floor staff.

Cheryl Rauh

I get a friendly greeting every time I walk in the door, and I usually get a "have a nice day" when I leave. One of the staff members has even gotten to know my name--and Im not that consistent in going. Its a bit hot inside, but I suppose that makes me sweat more, and theyre saving energy. There are definitely some space issues associated with the new construction, but I think they are juggling it fabulously. I cant wait for the completed new Y. I think they take feedback seriously here too. I expressed a desire to see evening aquatics classes since there werent really any in the spring, and this summer there are a ton of evening options. Im totally hooked on this Y.

edigoose peterson

The female janitor sexually harasses me in the womens locker room. She isnt interested in me, she does it to make me uneasy and angry. Theres nothing I can do to prove shes doing it, thus I cant stop her. Telling her boss did no good at all. I even caught her in my purse. She waited till my back was turned then went to help herself to it. I snatched it out of her hands before she got the zipper open. If youre a woman and you go to this YMCA, beware of a female janitor about fifty years old, short, obese, short wavy black hair, Spanish accented speaker. Be aware for yourself because her bosses either wont or cant stop her.

Daniel Cooke

Ive been a member for just over a week. No one wipes down the equipment (not the YMCAs fault) but I already have a wart, so I am doing my best to wipe down benches and bars. I have worked out at 24 hour gyms, and other rec centers and have never had this issue. It is basic gym hygiene and common courtesy. People dont seem to care about the well being and health of others when lifting. Yeah, we come in to workout, but please people. Be clean and respectful of others. Re-rack your weights, put away your phones, and wipe down!

stephan grier

I am a former employee, but still a member of the YMCA facilities. I will admit I have been sexually harassed by the female janitor in the womens locker room. She peeks at me and follows me around. She is shameless. I have gone to other YMCA locations to avoid that woman these days. Stay away from the womens locker room if you attend this facility. Use the family locker room or just plain change and shower at your residence, or you may face the same embarrassing, aggravating, frustrating experiences I have here.

Jess Carter

This Y is pretty decent. The equipment is good. The staff is friendly for the most part. Usually Someone always speaks and smiles and calls you by name. The only issue with this location is its almost always packed. Avoid peak hours!!!! It gets way too crowded and you have to wait for machines. The womens lockeroom sometimes smells like a wet dog but its hit or miss depending on what time of day you go. Better air fresheners/ventilation would make things better.

Jason Fisher

I am a big fan of the Y organization as a whole entity. I played many sports, field trips and lessons learned as a result of our communities having such a place for us to go. It takes many hours of hard work and volunteerism to pull off what the Y does day in and day out. The make it look effortless, but it is a result of much planning, preparing and many dedicated staff making all this possible! Keep up the great works!

That Guy B

Since I lived here in Wichita Ive seen alot of remodeling done to this place. And the it is now is was an extreme improvement. The place is now moderate, really spacious, clean, and a great environment to workout! They have everything you practically need from free weights to benches and ellipticals to treadmills. Great for kids to senior citizens alike! Highly recommend this place for membership or just a daily workout.

Anonymous User

So I went in and talk to the member servs person they talked to me like I was a person and not a number or a sale, I meat with a trainer and I have to say was inprested with the amount of time he gave me he went over our apt time he was there to help me get started so hear I go wish me luck, as far as the other post I dobt seam to smell this oder mabe u where smelling your self?