Willing to help those in crisis

My kids enjoy it.

Looking forward to a new beginning at the new building, even if it's a small workout space.

Swimming.. pool was nice and warm and not crowded

Have more adult lap swim lanes open more often, and keep it for ADULTS only, nobody under 18.

It's very good facility for a family where parents can workout and younger kids will be under watch. Price wise it's reasonable. The staff is very friendly and pool facilities good too.

I'm leaving because I spend the winter in Fl. I enjoyed the Y and the classes.

Group activities are very good for all levels

The staff! Looking forward to the new YMCA opening in December 2026.

Aftercare at Riker hill has absolutely degraded in quality care for kids. All teachers are treating the kids horribly. My children who have been going there for years are extremely unhappy, come home with stress headaches. I’ve sent emails with feedback to Jeremy Lastra with no response. Zachary Gurmankin has been kind enough to respond but no action has been taken. Unacceptable and disappointing child care. The three teachers (ms Nicole, Mr Brandon (?) and one more teacher I don’t her name should be held responsible). It’s a sad state of affairs. It used to be great all these years. Not anymore.

better training for aftercare staff on developmentally appropriate positive behavior supports

I’m a swimmer and the pool is way overcrowded and there should be a limit how long you are allowed to swim

Great staff. My kids are very happy there!

Really great for our adult son who has autism. Looking forward to an even better experience at the new facility in December.

I love the friendly staff and instructors, the group fitness lineup, and the machines and equipment are in great condition.

Great staff

The only reason I continue going to YMCA is the proximity to my school. Ideally, I would go to Planet Fitness East Hanover-1/4th the cost, 20x the space, much better facilities, etc

No lap lane organization and/or access. Space is always taken up with other activities

We never were called to learn how to use the weights (Janice Pepper and Rich Levin)

Love the staff here and the group classes

The demand on the swimming pool during summer camps makes it impossible for working members to take a break midday and swim laps. Plus reliance on the YMCA360 app has resulted in insufficient communication with members on maintenance related closures or outages. Lastly, except for one or two staff members, the rest are terse and “just doing their jobs”😒very business-like

size of the pool. eventhough the number of students per group is kind of large, but they are properly being taught. Overall, my son is learning to swim in a real pool size.

Rasheed Ali is the best group instructor. When I first came to the ymca I could not walk without a walker . Rasheed has helped me so much. He has given me much confidence. He is very compassionate and helpful. I recommend him 1000%.

Paul Jacobs
South orange

Communication.

I like the classes at the Y especially the swim classses. The lifeguards have been much more conscious of the space provided for the water classes.

I feel welcomed to the other new classes I
Have tried like Sculpt and Stretch. Thank you.

I have been very happy with the workouts I've been able to have at Livingston YMCA. Everyone tries to be helpful and I look forward along with everyone else to the grand opening of the brand new 'Y' across the street, perhaps in December.

The swimming pool is always clean. People are friendly. Staff is ok, helps in every way they can.

Pleasant staff, commitment to a clean antiseptic environment, and the coming new building!

Every time I take my son swimming for half an hour at the YMCA, shower him off, and bring him home, he gets a rash and itches all night, making it impossible for him to sleep. But if he plays at the town pool for 2 hours, he's fine. I seriously suspect that there's a problem with the water quality at the YMCA or with the added chemicals.

Love the staff, instructors are terrific, very hospitable environment
Came from another Y that was not up to par. Glad I found West Essex!

Excellent instructors, variety of activities

The Y has great exercise classes, which I have attended all my life, and I have made special friendships along the way. I attribute my great health, good balance and strength at the age of 80 to working out at the Y and making it a life time habit.

The welcome desk reps are just so friendly and kind. Truly welcoming. The water staff is outstanding!

Limited hours for adult lap swim lanes. No time from 4:00 p.m. to 8: 00 p.am.

I have been a member for 45 years; however I froze my membership during July and August because of your bringing in toddlers for water lessons at the same times my water classes were held. The noise level was atrocious! Most of us are there not only for exercise but also for relaxation, hardly possible in this situation. I have decided if the Y allows this to happen again, I will probably give up my membership permanently. Because of this uncertainty, I can hardly recommend your facility.

Marie Vovakes

I'm hoping the new building will mean more lap swimming lanes. I'd like women only times in the weight room

Your aquatics teacher, Christine is the most talented, professional, and enthusiastic instructor I have ever had! She is a gem.

More classes in the afternoon would be appreciated. Hoping this is possible with the new facility. Otherwise, I’ll need to put membership on hold.

Lovely people! Excellent classes!

Have been a member since 1969.
Over years i have enjoyed classes, lap swimming. I have served on the board and made many longtime friends. It is my happy place.

I enjoy the different options available for exercise and the friendly and helpful staff.

I joined the Y this summer to take advantage of their water aerobics classes and have not been disappointed. Kristine is an excellent teacher and I love how she explains why we are doing each exercise and what part of the body benefits from it. I also enjoy “ dancing” thru Julia’s classes. At this age I feel I am benefitting from balance classes also. I am looking forward to attending some floor classes in the fall.

The instructors and classes are terrific. I’d like more of them

Friendly offers a variety of classes

Communication

Excellent program and staff with a variety of activities

Flexible drop-off and pick-up and, most importantly, kids said they enjoyed camp.

Our daughter loved camp all summer. The only info I would say is for the camp to provide better communication/updates and a better app experience overall.

The falsely told memtha

Camp has lots of activities to keep the kids busy (wish the trip times were longer so the kids all had a chance to do the activities), and daily swin is the highlight of the day.