I love this Y. Especially the weekend folks, they are so friendly. Its clean and well kept and theres a lot to do. My kids love their swimming lessons. The instructors are engaging and patient. Parking is good too.

I always enjoy a good work out, and going for a swim…

I love the atmosphere and the energy I feel. Everyone trying to better themselves. People of various ages. Trying, giving it their best. I know when I leave I always feel a little better. More pumped to do better next tjme.

The Y.M.C.A. IS great place to visited with your family. Have your children run around to use theirs energy. So you wont stay awake at night. Try to put them to sleep.

I have been to other YMCA locations and this location has the best instructors anywhere. I go every single day and take several classes, I also use machines and walk the track. My husband is a member as is my daughter, her entire family, and my son. My grandchildren have taken swim lessons at the y. During the summer months it is louder due to the kid population but I believe the staff, for the most part, keeps them under control. They have an adequate daycare facility which was recently remodeled. Although I didnt notice an increase of activities available. They could use additional staff so the climbing area could be utilized more often. The pool is great but again they could use additional staff so that the water slide and water tree are open longer. I also noticed that each lifeguard seems to have a different set of rules for the water slide, they need to be more consistent so both children and adults know the rules.The splash pad is great, although it seems to cater more to younger children. My grandchildren have taken classes with me and have utilized kidstuff, the pool and the splash pad, they enjoy all areas. The Y also encourages members to volunteer for great programs like feed my starving children which we participated in.

Ever since the Aquatica director, Brooklyn, left this place is great! Kellie is a great lifeguard with a wonderful and friendly personality!

Way too crowded….they give out too many free memberships. Equipment is very old and limited.

Foreverwell programs for seniors are great. Led by a friendly, caring and witty coordinator, Kim, I try to attend as many classes, virtually and in person, as possible. Thank you for helping me stay connected especially during the pandemic.

Really enjoyed our visit to this YMCA! It was a large establishment with an outdoor playground and indoor pool. The locker rooms were large and clean. Our family spent all of our time in the outdoor, castle-themed, splash pad and picnic area. It is all fenced in and also has two larger water slides ideal for your little ones.

I have been a member at a few other exercise/fitness establishments and have benefited from all of them, however, I feel that the Ema B Howe YMCA has been our best due to the diversity of exercise options as well as the culture of the staff. The whole family, from young to old, are welcome and find options here.

Too many issues to list. Dont Go There

Great place lots of equipment Friendly staff

Emma B. Howe has done an amazing job of following all the standards for staying open during the Pandemic. The Y is offering classes, puts out a calendar of all events and checks on members during this time.

Its beautiful to swim again after the 1year break!

Water Aerobics to oldies music is my thing.Wonderful hot tub.

I am a disabled vet and I have a PCA who helps me and lives with me and I need to use the hot tub to get out of pain and the staff at the front desk is the manager told me I dont care that you need your PCA in the hot tub with you our rules are 1 person at a time only this is ridiculous and she told me if you need your pca with you then I guess you cant use the hot tub this is absolutely discrimination and I intend to talk to my insurance company about this and the better business Bureau!

There is inside playgraund. You can leave your children and enjoy play volleyball

A great place to work out and stay in shape they make you wear a mask at all times except in the locker rooms

Staff we have interacted with are very helpful and nice.

If you need a gym membership then this is your place it has a huge pool and gym plus classes for yoga and zumba.

Open sooner than 8 am Saturdays. Many people work or spend time with their families. It would increase your business!! Your loosing business!! Just got booted out after only allowed 1 hour in the pool due to swimming lessons another reason to open early.

This YMCA branch is exceptional in the day to day operation. Professional,friendly, and welcoming. Clean and sanitized.

Staff was really friendly,professional & the location was clean. A little tucked away.

Love the Y & the staff. Keeping us safe but still having a good time and workout in the pool. I love being back with my friends that I have made there.

The Y was ready to go. Lots of open space and disinfecting stations. Felt safer than at the grocery store.

Very clean and social distanced. Felt safe.

The place as a whole is great. They have a great pool area with a rain tree and waterside. Climbing wall is fun too. There is a few front desk employees who are rude when trying to get people to leave who are still changing. They can still remain professional when trying to get people to leave. I watched this one employee just be out right disrespectful to a family who was in the family locker room. I really hope they reported him to management.

Always very clean, friendly staff...

Posted this review to YMCA - Coon Rapids as well.Evelyn was a very helpful and made me feel extremely welcomed at this location. I was pretty nervous to ask for an explanation of where everything was when I first arrived but Evelyn was so welcoming! I didnt feel like a burden to ask her for help at all.This would be 4/5 only because of the free lockers. It is unfortunate that they get stuck in a locked position and people need to ask the front desk to help unlock it. The staff person who helped me with my locker was kind however I wish I didnt have to ask anyone. Than again, complaining about free things is pretty tacky.

My 4 year old son is on the spectrum, super hyper active and is taking swim lessons. His instructor, Jane was amazing with him! I thought for sure they were going to ask us to not come back because he needed 1 on 1 help. Totally the opposite! She told me it would be an honor to work with him! ❤

I almost live here and I love the most of the staff. Weekend staff needs some work on the person who works up stairs on the weekends. Because when you need with anything up stairs you cant find him half the time. But other than that staff is amazing. The area is very funny when the water slide is on. But the times for that will be changing again.

3 Stars because of Social Distancing some activities not yet available Bring your own basketball If you wanna use the basketball court 2 people per hoop. Sauna and hot tub not yet open hours opened are now shorter. Not all YMCAs are opened this one is. Deposit to join a is now waived price has Increased

Staff have always been friendly and helpful when we need assistance. Equipment is in good working order. Have always had enough machines to get my workout in without waiting.However, there are often a lot of young kids running around unsupervised and playing on the equipment - this is not only annoying but dangerous. If parents want their kids to work out with them they should supervise them. Otherwise leave them at home or have them go to the child care area.

Ive been to quite a few Ys in the metro and this one ranks near the top. Plenty of space, the weight room especially, and many machines and a great track. It has a climbing wall and a splash pad. Hot tub, sauna and decent size pool. Huge basketball ball courts and a great kid area. Come to think of it this is probably the best Y.

Love this gym. Its great especially if you have a family. My kids love the play area. It has tunnels, slides, places to jump, etc and a separate area for coloring and quiet play.They have a lap pool for adults and older kids/teens and a kids pool with a mushroom fountain and a water slide. Theres a family locker room with separate showers/toilets/changing areas for mixed genders. In addition they have girls/women, boys/men, adult women only and adult men only locker rooms.The workout area has a good selection of machines and free weights. There are lots of classes from cycling to Zumba to yoga. They offer personal training and swim lessons (although Ive never tried either). Theres​ a running track and a large gym for basket ball. They offer rock climbing twice per month thats open to all members or you can reserve private sessions. Theres are also rooms for birthday parties and meetings.

The pool at this location has too strong of a chlorine smell conpared to others...i

This place has really gone to the dumps! I have been a member for almost 20 years. There are certain rules set forth to make this place enjoyable for everyone. However, there are certain people whom believe they don’t need to follow these rules. Staff should not have to babysit members. I am guessing most of these people get free memberships. Guess it’s time to go to Lifetime so I can enjoy my workouts again. Extra couple dollars is worth it!!!

No matter which location we visit, Emma B Howe is our favorite. Theres a sense of belonging here.

Good experience, will be back to the swimming.

Wonderful to be back in the warm pool and jacuzzi

We visited this Y with a free pass we received at a birthday party there a couple of months ago. We used the pool. My 2 year old loved it. I couldnt believe how warm the water is. A

Not very open yet. Hope they will be able to continue as an organization.

Free if u have low income but if not too expensive. Many clssses are extra but great staff

My favorite Y.

The hours are too short.. and you guys are closed on Sundays.. not enough gym time.. or daycare hours for kids when working out.

My wife and I have been going here for personal training and fitness for about 6 months and we love the Y! Andy, our Personal Trainer, is a great guy and has helped both of us made big strides in weight loss and overall health. Our three boys love coming to the Kids Play areas while we work out too!

Today I had a great experience getting my in-laws a YMCA membership with their Silver Sneakers program; the front desk staff were so respectful, helpful, and courteous. Even though there was a line of folks getting memberships, they made waiting as pleasant as possible.

A lot has changed! My family and I have been a charter member of this YMCA for almost 20 years. Weve been through a lot of their youth programs in the summer time such as Camp Guy Robinson, Summer Power, and Youth Swimming lessons through out the school year. A wonderful place for individuals, couples, and families! With great access to the latest fitness equipment, awesome climbing wall, and absolutely the best staff to greet you every day. Happy to have called them my second home!

We miss this YMCA during COVID19. We look forward to seeing you soon

Coon Rapids has yet to build a community center and until that happens this YMCA is the only available outlet for my kids through the winter months to play hoops, swim, workout, rock climb, pickle ball, ect.. and accompanied with a two hour child care service while I do yoga, or hit up the hot tub/sauna. This was an easy membership to purchase for me, and despite the name there really isnt any Christian overtones. I really like this diverse and friendly place👍

Awesome

Great hometown feel gym. The kids stuff is a little lacking, but they have classes for my kids to go to that the enjoy. Helpful and nice staff. Love the outdoor splash pad

My favorite YMCA. They are a diverse location. Child centered and Rick Director of Youth programs was great. He always worked with me to find payment plans so my kiddos could be involved.

My family enjoys going here. Clean, friendly staff. Great kids stuff staff, front desk staff, instructors, sports programs and aquatics. The personal trainers are very knowledgeable. Home away from home.

I was a member here for over a year. The exercise equipment and staff were very nice. The downside is that this is not a 24 hour facility.

Not crowded during day

I called to get more information on a membership for a low income family. Member services refused to give any information over the phone, even after I explained it was impossible for me to come in for a ‘meeting’ before their sign-up fee special was over due to my child with special needs. Member services gave an unenthusiastic ‘sorry’ and refused any further assistance. Zero stars for understanding and accommodating disabilities.

A good summer program that my boy seems to enjoy for the last few weeks. Lots of activities and things to do. It would be five stars if it was Valley Fair everyday. Hahaha

This Y has a lot of diversity and various age groups. I enjoy the early morning silver sneaker crowd and the sense of community I get while speaking with them. The four stars is due to the travel I have to do to get there.

Zero entry pool with young kids is great. They have several different sections of the pool that are at various depths to help track new swimmers. Also a warm pool. Awesome splash pad. Climbing wall in the gym.

Use 3 times or more a week very friendly .

I like this YMCA. Its 4 miles from my house. Equipment is nice. I like that the use of the basketball courts is included in your membership. The pool is nice. Hot tub & sauna are great. Daycare is much improved now that they expanded it. I love dropping my kids off for 2 hours of daycare, included in my membership, while I work out. Then picking them up, & taking them in the pool for a while. Overall the YMCA is a great deal if you have kids. You can go to any YMCA with a membership, which is cool also.

The slide is never open. We wait to bring our kids swimming during the times they post the slide will be open and during open swim and we get there and the slide is never on. They always have an excuse. Either not enough people working or swim lessons went longer than expected. Open swim is rarely open swim during the hours they post. We asked the lifeguard the last time we were there when the slide would be on(the hours posted were 1 to 3) it was 145 and was still not on. They kept telling us in 15 minutes. When they finally turned it on it was on for 15 minutes and they turned it off. They had more than enough staff that day. Today I saw at least 5 lifeguards on duty. One was assigned to the pool. Once again we were told the slide wont be on because they dont have enough staff. Unbelievable! We would understand if it was once in awhile, but it has been an issue every time we are there. Not worth our money. We will be cancelling our membership. Lifetime here we come!!

Great place for the kids burn all that extra energy. Subway inside. All in all great place to take the Family to.

The Y is s nice a place

I came looking to get a membership and see what it was like.A member of staff give me a tour around the Gym. Swimming pools, workout areaAre well maintained.good size free parking lot with outdoor playground. I have never done any activities there.

I love the Y. Only thing I dont like, its gross to see people fully dressed in the pool and hot tub.My infant has to wear a swim diaper and plastic cover, but other people are in the pool fully dressed.... Something isnt right

They report you to the police if your kids biting each other and they are not honest neither their manager. If you have boys do not go over their I cancelled my membership because of a swimming instructor reported child abuse as she noticed 2 bites marks on his arm. Personally, I told them I will let every body know about what happened. the police officer stated it is a kid bite and asked my kids about the bites filling the report out.one more thing if you want to have fun that is not your place, you are being watched and can be reported anytime. they said their social responsibility is helping families, yeah, by taking families apart, great job. Thanks for reading.

Best gym ever. Their service are always outstanding. The trainers here are amazing.Recommended.

Poor pool maintenance. Looks like they just dump chlorine without measure. My kids and my skin always irritated after going there. Doesnt happen e after swimming at Andover location.And no wonder they have to disinfect so much . People in street clothes in pool, kids thriving up and poopingin pool a lot.I follow religious requirement for covering up too, but there are swimming gear available for that. No excuse for dresses in the pool. Gross

I just cant say enough about how much I love this place!!

We love the Emma B Howe YMCA. The staff are great with my boys. The class instructors are inspiring and the workout equipment is new. Love the splash deck too!

Usually has children/teens in the pool area that are rough and rude. I stopped going to this one due to the kids who seem to just get dropped off to get babysat. The lifeguards try their best but I dont find it safe or leisurely got my 7yo and myself.

My kind of environment where you see familiar faces. Good place for family out such as swimming and exercising for a better you.

I love the womens 18+ bathroom idea

Great place to exercise. Friendly staff. I took an art painting class which was a lot of fun.

Solid Free weights and other amenities

Always feel great after visiting the YMCA. Love the Zumba classes and also Oula, surprisingly... I thought I wouldnt like it but decided to go back a 2nd and 3rd time and really enjoy it now. Yoga is also excellent.

I would probably give this 3.5 stars if I could. We go generally for toddler swim lessons and the pool and family locker rooms are always crowded. It seems the lifegairds are always yelling at the same group of kids and their parents are no where in sight. The swim lessons have gotten much better recently with the revamp of the aquatic program.

We have had a great experience. Coach Megan is so patient with my granddaughter and all of the tumbling kids. The Executive Director, Margie, set up a tour for us. Smiling staff, clean facilities, and safe.

Great location. Lots of equipment and friendly staff.

Great for familys... the kid zone allows my wife & I to get a good work out in... the members & employees are easy to talk too

Great place for school release and summer release as well, they have tons of activities for kids to do and the staff is very friendly.

Great people. Water classes are great, enjoy the time Im there. Clean rooms. Lifeguards are great.

I feel like this Y is a great location but they always have a lot of kids around, and no one seems to monitor them. These are teenagers; they walk around on the workout/machine area and tie up machines when they arent using them. I come to do my thing and leave, its frustrating to have to deal with people in the way who arent there for the same reason.I love that they have a track at this Y, but same as above, kids and teenagers are allowed to be up there with no one who seems to care that theyre getting in peoples way. That said, there are also many adults that will walk the width of the track so they can chat, while someone is trying to run laps. Its inconsiderate and no one cares to correct the action.This location also doesnt seem to care of you have proper swim wear in the pool area. Ive seen people come in with jean shorts, full length yoga type pants, amongst other things.

Had a wonderful workout with my daughter here! So much fun made me want to reactivate my membership

We had a birthday party at this location on 6/25/2017 and the male lifeguard... I think his name is Tyler told me if any of our kids need assistance in the pool he wont be the one going in after them. He was very short and unpleasant towards the children swimming. At one point we watched him snatch swimming dunbells out of some kids hands. #RUDE!Also, none of the lifeguards were even wearing swimming suits. If somebody ever needs their help they arent even prepared to jump in after them. Sad examples of life guards if you ask me.2 thumbs down for the aquatics manager and the front desk staff whom hand you a business card and do nothing about it. They dont even offer to let their superior know about your issue..... 👀👀👎👎👎

Well kept facilities. So many fitness options and programs for all ages. Wonderful staff. Exceptional child care.

Very nice place, locker rooms are Ok! Great basketball teams here and the coaches are wonderful. They are there for the kids, teach them skills, but most importantly how to be a team player, respect and self worth! This YMCA has a outdoor splash pad and little waterpark for the kids during the summer time! Good place to have the kids run around and burn off some energy. Open gym times are good for rainy days. I love the daycare here they have one side for the babies and little times and then another side with a indoor gym for the bigger kids to run and play. Perfect so you dont have to worry about the little ones getting knocked over by the bigs. Staff is very friendly and really start to know the members!

We love going to the Y. The pool is great and everyone who works there is so nice. Only good things to say.

The healing waters of the YMCA.

My kids say the lifeguards are kinder and happier in Coon Rapids than the lifeguards at the New Hope location. We travel three times the distance to go to this location for swimming, mostly for this reason. Its kind of a big deal

I have been a member for a few years now. I and my family used to love this YMCA and what they had to offer. As time went on, we noticed that the staff seemed to be less than caring when it came to the locker rooms being dirty and unkept. More recently, my children have had their personal items stolen with what seemed to be not a care in the world from the staff. The lockers that are right by the check in desks, are easily accessible to ANYBODY!!! All they have to do is ask someone at the desk if they can get into a locker, and they open it no problem no questions asked. So, if my kids place their items in this locker, and anyone can ask to have this locker opened and its opened, how is this my childrens fault or responsibility? Cameras were not looked at, nobody said anything and nobody cared. In the meantime, there were at least 3 other people complaining of items being stolen, from lockers locked with a personal lock in the locker room. This absolutely makes me want to cancel my membership in a second. Nobody cares about the cleanliness and order of the locker rooms, or anyones personal items in locked lockers. Thats a damn shame. I went from raving about this location, to now making sure i tell everyone about the negative experiences we, and countless other people have had. Sorry, not sorry.

Last year I came here all the time, I loved swimming, playing basketball, rock climbing, and working out. But since covid they make you wear masks even when your working out, they dont have rock climbing, and you have to reserve the pool and gym. Other places dont make you do that, so I have canceled my membership and I will be finding a better gym.

No complaints about the fitness center and track. This place NEEDS dividers in their showers. This place usually smells foul but they must have pinpointed the source and took care of it. If you like a quiet relaxing sauna, dont bother weekday evenings. A lot of drama in that sauna lololol And if you plan on working out while your kids swim forget about it. Ive never seen such inattentive and distracted lifeguards anywhere else in my life. One day I saw someone lifeguarding in boots and blue jeans. Its not uncommon to see a lifeguard staring at their phone or a laptop. When I go to the elk River Y all the lifeguards are in swim wear and NEVER take their eyes off the water. Unless management does something, its only a matter of time before something horrible happens.

Problems with some of the staff talking inappropriately to kids.. Very unruly children running around out of control. They have some fun events and some nice staff as well..

My wife and I stop going here. It was a nice place to go until some children without any home training starting showing up and deficating in the pool. Not accidently, intentionally. They thought is was funny. Then the staff would have to shut down the pool and clean and disinfect it. No thank you.

Emma B Howe Customer service is top notch in particular Tanya, keeps all senior happy and smiling.

Fun place for kids. Halloween event. Splash Pad.

Always clean locker rooms and pool area. Staff are friendly and willing to help. Most of the people who attend here are friendly, too.