YMCA

1447 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

Address:	1447 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Phone:	+1 803-799-9187
Site:	columbiaymca.org
Rating:	3.7
Working:	5AM–9PM 5AM–9PM 5AM–9PM 5AM–9PM 5AM–8PM 8AM–6PM 1–5:30PM

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Andrew Watson

Duh, its COLUMBIA idiots. This is the 2nd worst city you could live in next to Greenville, SC. Charleston is the only decent city in SC you can live in, believe me, because Ive been to every location in SC numerous times. Either move in or around Charleston or dont live here at all unless youre rich or racist/have strange views. This is coming from a South Carolinian and obviously Ill get poor reviews because they are coming from fellow South Carolinians. These people dont know what theyre talking about because theyve never traveled anywhere or have traveled and within two minutes have been appalled at what theyve seen. Dont give their opinions any thought, period. This place SUCKS, whether youre at the YMCA or the public park! I would have moved from here years ago if my family wasnt a group of old-timey, dense, racist, mouth-breathers who dont have the ability or WILL to send me anywhere! For god sake my sister could be at Harvard right now but it "costs too much" so instead she is going to the College of Charleston. Dont get me wrong, I went there, and there is nothing wrong with the school but it is mainly for spoiled kids from up north whose parents could send them anywhere; its just that Charleston has a beach. Steer clear of SC altogether because it will suck you in like it has all of its citizens.

veterand dyke

I registered 2 children in spring soccer and wish I had not. I had to pay in advance before knowing practise details, and they deliberately put the no-refund date FOUR weeks before the coaches even met to form teams and set schedules. I had to transfer to NorthEast when downtown could not accomodate, and then they changed one of our practise times without telling us. I showed up with my 7-yr-old to the first practise that was over. It may work for those who have only one child, a super flexible schedule, and nothing else to do but spend money on maybes, but I wouldnt recommend the organization as they are NOT organized. I had to beg for the registration money back, and they made it seem like they were doing me a favor by refunding the money for services they never provided. We wont bother with YMCA recreational sports again.

Meredith Hernandez

Friendly staff, modern design, and clean facilities at the NEW downtown YMCA! There are a variety of choices for fitness classes. Plenty of equipment to choose from including Peloton bikes! The functional training room is state of the art! The yoga room is neat and well organized with all the equipment needed for class. The locker rooms are the nicest Ive been in. They have steam rooms and saunas in addition to a comfortable changing area. Restrooms/showers are cleaned regularly throughout the day and they have towel service which is an added bonus. This is the best YMCA in the Columbia area!

Mark Philipp

This YMCA has very new equipment and weights, all of which seem to maintained very well. All of their cardio equipment has a personal tv to watch while working out. Near the lifting equipment there are multiple flat screen tvs which you can tune your portable radio into to hear the different channels. The only reason I didnt give this place 5 stars is that theyre locker room is pretty dingy and the gym is split up over 6 small floors. You need a map the first few times in there or youll get lost. Unlike Daniel, I found the staff fairly helpful and friendly (nothing over the top though).

Jeff Fellman

I stopped in for a workout while in town for a conference. The staff was super accommodating and very welcoming. The facility itself isnt huge, but it has all the necessary, modern equipment to get a great workout. They have Peloton bikes which is pretty awesome and very unexpected. The locker room is nice with self service lockers, a sauna and a steam room. Also, its becoming more and more rare to find YMCAs that still offer complimentary towel service which is fantastic. Overall, I would highly recommend this facility to anyone living in or visiting Columbia and looking for a workout.

Anonymous User

If you plan on cancelling your membership, please do so before you move. The staff is still doing business like its 1989. They refused to mail, fax, or email the cancellation form after I moved out of the area. I placed a stop payment with my bank to nip the problem in the bud, but they waited a year and started drafting my account again. Shady Shady Shady. Strike this off the list of WWJD.

Joe Lang

The building is old and a bit run down, most equipment is nice and new although the free weights area has old equipment. I joined to mainly play squash and am a bit disappointed by the condition of the court but it is obviously rarely used so I am just glad to have a court because Columbia only has one or two other squash courts. Friendly staff.

Nelson Galimba

The new facility is nice. The equipment is updated and group workout rooms are pretty spacious. I like that lockers have built in locks. The only con is that it is not as family friendly as the others in the other Ys in the area. It doesnt have a pool nor child care.

Mike Rich

New gym . 2 free parking spots . Towel service . Really good steam sauna

Presleigh Sawyer

Everything is shiny and new and the womens locker room is AMAZING!

Natasha Aiken

Clean facilities and a warm and welcoming staff.

Tronny Feaster

My Experience was Great