After living in Chicago and both coasts, I can confidently say, this is as nice a gym facility as exists anywhere. Very clean, excellent variety of equipment, free weights, machines and classes (spinning is great). So thankful that they remain open and available during these difficult covid times.

Me and my wife wanted to get swimming lessons. We were promised that it is going to take a maximum of 2-3 weeks to get our classes scheduled. And also they wont put us on waitlist until we signup for membership. However, its already been 3 weeks and I havent even heard anything about the swimming lessons. It looks like they just wanted to lock us in contract (at least 3 months of membership commitment) and never intended to keep their promise of providing us swimming lessons.If you are thinking of joining here to use the machine/equipment please dont. The equipment in the gym is very old. I have seen a few machines which were broken down even when I joined which havent been fixed even after 3 weeks. Overall, the price is not worth the available equipment and state of the equipment in the gym.

Welcoming, clean & friendly.What more can you ask for?Been a member for 6 months (to use the fitness center specifically) and will continue to be a member so long as I am a Pittsburgh resident

This gym is wonderful.Spacious and varied weight room, indoor track, basketball courts, lap pool, dance studio - this place has it all.*Update as of July 2021*Face covering no longer required, but temperature check required upon entrance.This place rules and is helping me lose all that pandemic weight.

I love this place . We are going to for pool. They have a Olympic pool. We love it

Very nice people and very good classes for beginners and pros!! Loved it!

I worked here as a teacher for over a year, and I must say this is the kindest environment I have ever been a part of. This institution has a true sense of community, and it shows in how they treat both staff and members. The ECDC team is one-of-a-kind, and Liza Baron is, without doubt, the most personable and understanding Team Leader I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Whatever brings you here, be it fitness, education, or otherwise, please know that you’re joining the truest of communities.

You have a great time at the jcc.

Nice staff, nice building, overall good place.

Love all the things to do. From training to healthy lunch in cafeteria

Very much enjoyed performing here!

Love this place and the people. Nothing but great experiences. Lots of cardio machines, huge weight area with machines and free weights, plus a giant indoor pool!

The JCC is a wonderful facility with great exercise machines. I was just was just discharged from Physical Therapy(Pivot Physical Therapy) I hope to setup a plan to continue my rehabilitation program. The employees are exceptional. One employee in the membership office I dont recall his name was very condescending to me That is the reason for 3 star rating. He should treat members respectively.

Amazing place so clean and nice people

The people were very courteous and organized.

World class gym! I cant think of a single type of machine they dont have. Its never super busy and just has the laidback atmosphere you want at a gym. Well maintained basketball court is the icing on the cake. Locker rooms are always incredibly clean.

I have been using the app and swimming since June 18 reopening. Well organized and clean. Pool staff member Lex has been helpful, friendly, and accomdating knowing I like an even numbered lane. I feel that everyone I have swam with has been respectful and polite as well.

Only limited PPA parking lot is available. Suggested curbside parking is at your own risk. One visit for a regular kids class might cost you over $110 considering ticket. Ironically, swimming is strongly suggested as a stress-relief activity, but buying out your towed-away car would not really help. Looks like neighborhood residents are annoyed with the visitors, and might co-operate with parking enforcement.

I just went in to get my covid vaccine

Thank you for taking the health precautions youve initiated during this time of Covid19. I feel safe exercising there.

My grandson loves playing basketball there and its a very safe and accommodating place. Theres a beautiful pool and a few basketball courts, which makes it fun for him and comfortable for me to leave for a bit.

Most staff are pretty nice very welcoming place

The JCC should be considered the gold standard, not only in gym services, but also in regards to crisis management. Their response to and action as a result of pandemics and tragedies has been timely, thoughtful, considerate, transparent, honest and action oriented. They are what everyone needs during these times of unrest, sadness, and frustrations and general feeling of unsettleness They bring a sense of stability, calm, and groundedness. I am so glad this little gem exists. The opening of their pool has been top notch so far... Just have to hope you get a lane, its so popular!

Very helpful, great source for the elderly for meals,companionship. 2 pools for swimming, accepts silver sneakers. Easy access. On the bus line.

Love having a membership here. Perfect for bringing the kids and letting them find their fun. Basketball courts usually have an open game or two. Love the crafts & play area plus afterschool/summer care are super convenient. Swimming pool, weights, etc. One of the most inclusive wellness centers we have here in the region.

We went today to see the Mr. Rogers photo exhibit. Very nostalgic. Makes you realize what a treasure we had right here in Pittsburgh. A truly gentle and loving man evidenced in the photos taken at the Childrens Institute. Worth a trip to Squirrel Hill.

Ive been a member for over 4 years. Fantastic indoors swimming pool, 2 floors of exercise equipment, basketball court, indoors running track, racquetball court. Summer is the VERY HUGE outdoors pool, also a kids pool and hundreds of chairs. Very secluded in Monroeville. A GEM that few know of. Opening this Memorial Day.

Very good place! Warm and clean hall and rooms. russian theater the best! Very good concert!

The staff here is helpful and friendly. I primarily visited here for childcare reasons and really appreciate their childcare here. They are really good at that and the staff really cares a lot about the kids.

Great place. Lots of classes. Yoga with Taya is gentle but effective for us Seniors. Superb yoga instructor. Easy to follow and hear. Best yoga class Ive ever had. Shes also an accommodating personal trainer. Knows her stuff!

The heart of the community, for all.The JCC has been my home for almost 20 years. The fitness facilities offer Olympic platforms, and new equipment. The fitness staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, and their group fitness classes are great!The basketball programs are fantastic for all ages, and there are tons of class offerings.Not to mention the art exhibits in the lobby of the two buildings... Definitely get involved here!

Love this place. My family has belonged here since we moved here 20 years ago. A great place!

I love it here. I wish at the JCC of South Hills and the whole staff team are amazing.

This place has it all. Very Family oriented, if you like that. Kind of busy at times. Accepts my Silver & Fit program. Parking is public, $1 per hour, inadequate and has very tight parking spaces. Didnt get the full tour of the place as hoped, the person seemed busy, so dont know where some things are but Ill find them. Disappointed that no towels are provided except in the upgrade of the membership which I cant afford but which includes toiletries, the sauna, whirlpool and jacuzzi, which were the main reasons for selecting this facility. The cafe is not as expected, banquet style design, not modern at all, but the food is good and very affordable, they take donations. Ill try this place for a month and go from there. The other places that were on my list didnt have water amenities but they were closer and had free ample parking.

The JCC (Jewish Community Center) is such a great contributor to the community for all races, ages, religions, etc! There are many programs and events as well as other resources that involve the bettering of people. I have been involved with production of many functions at the JCC, hired in as a vendor/contractor, and I have never had a bad experience with ANYONE. From door greeters, staff & board members, security, AV department members, and so on, all people involved are nothing short of awesome and caring!

Great staff and so many amenities! Tons of group classes and great pools. An overall welcoming environment!

Great place for therapy.

False selling,,, simple to put their way of customer service. The sales persons their just give you 100$ dollar discount as a promotional offer and when you want to cancel their service they lie that they never gave you an offer. Never ever give your bank details or credit details, they take away the money even though you have asked them to pause the membership temporarily (if you are going out of town). Later when you want to complain, another sales person comes to picture and shows the terms and conditions and says we cant help sir, you signed the document . FALSE SELLING AND UNETHICAL PEOPLE working there

The JCC is great. It has a lot of services and is a great place to vote. Even while under construction they put up a lot of signs and had volunteers to help guide everyone. Then there was little wait to vote at 7am!

I really love this gym. Its a little pricey, but its clean and bright and the clients are just normal folk. Its definitely worth the price. There are always staff walking around in case you need them. The weights are organized. Lots of modern equipment and TVs. A pool with wide availability. And on and on.

This JCC charge me for nothing twice, and i dont even visit this place at that time! You have to be careful when you will provide your debit or credit card to JCC staff!

The place is great. Nice gym with lits of treadmills, elliptical machines and weight rooms. Two nice size pools. There is a gym daycare and family rooms.

Love it so far. Really reasonable price for how excellent the facility is. Great equipment and very clean. The young adult special is great!

This is a great place to workout. All my favorite equipment from the Cybex ARC trainers to the Expresso bikes. Crowd is mellow and friendly. Staff aren’t always easy to find and some are more knowledgeable and helpful than others.Two pools, gym, walking track, classes, massage. For the family, camps and activities.Cultural and social activities are available as well.It truly has everything you need. Only complaint: Some of the equipment is ready for repair or replacement IMO.

Im in a volleyball league that plays at the JCC occasionally; the facility is super nice and well kept, and the building staff is courteous and nice to interact with.

Personally i am not a member. My fiancee is a chef there. She Loves her job. There are many adult activities, senior programs, day care, kids summer camp and kids activities. Awesome Pool and Gym!

The JCC is a great place for families with a lot of options that children and parents can enjoy. For instance, my daughter loves the swimming classes and I always use the gym and basketball court. The other members and staff are as nice as they come, and you wont get the same treatment anywhere else. My only complaint is the parking garage can sometimes get busy, but there is still a lot of free parking on the street.

Great hours. Amazing assortment of classes and activities. The staff is very friendly, professional and helpful.Love this location and the fact there is a covered parking garage, when I cant walk, I prefer not to parallel park.

The staff was so welcoming, they made sure we signed up for the best package at the best price for our budget. The amenities are amazing!

Membership open to everyone. Free with Medicare Advantage health plan. Excellent exercise program for seniors and two choices for senior lunch. Educational talks, fun outings, two swimming pools, and more.

The JCC offers a very convenient neighborhood gym with impressive equipment and an enjoyable emphasis on community. This is an easy place to make new friends while simultaneously getting in exactly the workout (whether it be cardio, swimming, basketball, weightlifting, or squash) you were craving.Any one who lives in Squirrel Hill will agree that the JCC is the keystone of this neighborhood. They work hard to create opportunity through activism and service.My personal experience with the JCC has been predominantly through its athletic facilities which are highly advanced although a little cramped in the weight room. There is a huge selection of cardio equipment (treadmills, rowing machines, stationary bikes etc.) and a second lower level that houses the weight lifting equipment. The rubber coated weight plates are all in pristine condition and there are plenty of dumbbells to keep you occupied. There is an ample supply of weight benches for DB/BB presses, a small mat corner for floor exercises, and an array of cool machines that incorporate cable and manual loading. The true gems of the weight room are the twin squat rack platforms against the far wall. These platforms are ideal for practicing olympic/ power-lifts without damaging the floor or equipment-- not to mention they are cool as can be.Ive been going to the JCC for weekend or vacation day workouts for about a year now, and it is very easy to recognize familiar faces and feel like a genuine part of the community. Memberships range from all ages, and it is not uncommon to see small families congregated in the sitting area outside the athletic pool. Everyone is super friendly at the JCC and there is no level of macho competitive intimidation in the weight room. This is not necessarily the vibe you will find at a commercial gym like LA Fitness or Golds Gym. I think this atmosphere stems from the fact that we are all a part of one big Squirrel Hill family. It is not uncommon to see a guy dead lifting 500lbs on a Sunday morning and then catch him grocery shopping with his wife and kids at the Giant Eagle around the corner in the same day. I love being a part of it and I love that it happens.The initial cost for membership is a little intimidating. Close to $75 a month. This price is way more than a normal gym because, honestly, they do way more than a normal gym. However, if you are an active member of the neighborhood, they want you to be a part of the organization. They offer all sorts of deals for new members. Things like young adult prices for members under 31, discounts for working in the neighborhood, and specific deals through your insurance. Dont be afraid to ask about these opportunities! In my experience they are more than happy to help you save money as long as you are willing to ask. Hope this review helps you decide if the JCC is a good match for you! See you there :)

Wonderful. Greatly enjoyed our Interfaith Choir and experience.

I cant say enough about the staff here. Wonderful after school program (The Clubhouse) for our young son, and he attends their J&R Summer Camp as well. We are hoping to get our daughter in their Early Childhood program. Highly recommend!

If I lived in Pittsburgh, I would come here every day. The weight area was very well organized, from the free weights being in a lightest to heaviest order, to the natilus machines structured around body parts, eg. leg machines next to leg machines, shoulder next to traps, etc. I didnt get a chance to check out the pool, but it looked very clean with a lifeguard on duty. The treadmills worked perfectly, like they were brand new. The whole gym was spotless. If only my gym in Boston was like this place. I loved this place. Loved, loved, loved it.

Worked there for 8 months. Great place. Great staff. Very friendly and community oriented. Welcome to all

Super Clean! Yea!! Nice staff.

Group Power is a great class!Everyone is so friendly. Beatriz greets everyone with such a warm welcome.The Early Childhood Center was wonderful for my kids.

Great organization. Very helpful. Helps the whole community not just the Jewish.

The guy at the registr (Andrew) was so disrespectful to the customers and looks like he doesnt like his job maybe he is good but not this day. False selling and unethical personal be careful specially Asian guys

I have been a member of the JCC for over a year and I love it! The people are friendly and the facilities are great! I highly recommend the JCC in Squirrel Hill.

Very friendly people and beautiful clean place.

What a great place with so much for the community...what an asset!!

I love to do sport there, also the swimming pool is good. Just have to check the schedule before,any time I come with the kids and closed. But that is my fault.

Pittsburgh Ballroom senior Outreach did a small ballroom dance performance. Very enthusiastic crowd we were happy to be there lovely building great people.

I sing with the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh and we had our first concert of the season here Nov 10 and 11... beautiful place and great for the community.

The JCC is a great community gym. The pool has ropes to add an extra lane when not setup for competition. However the life guards manage to swimmer in the lanes very well.Quality equipment for weight lifting. With a family environment. Low on the bros.

A welcoming place for everyone. They have classes for beginners, athletes, and seniors. Also senior lunches and programs.

This is an amazing facility for all ages. They have childcare, childrens classes a full gym and a 7 lane pool. Also have excercise classes for adults and seniors. The thing I like the most is the JCC is the type of place where you can see friends, parents and grandparents all in one place.

Took friend for immunization

Staff are super friendly and volleyball was big fun@

Really fantastic place to be part of especially if you have little ones. The open play room and child care are priceless

So this review is for the gym itself and within the gym, the membership department. The actual gym itself isnt bad, but definitely read the rest of the review if you are worried about billing/broken promises/etc.I had a pretty bad experience here from 2 main issues that were not properly explained to my wife and I at time of opening a membership:1. The sales representative told us that parking is never an issue except for the day that we came in because it was street cleaning (which is on Tuesday). Unfortunately, it takes us 10-15 minutes of driving around the block each time to find parking regardless of day/time. This is extremely inconvenient and results in us not2. The sales representative also made absolutely no mention of this being an annual membership. Everything was described in monthly payments and any additions or subtractions to our family plan that needed to be made would have been very simple. When I called in to cancel, the membership assistant told me that it was indeed an annual membership.I explained that this was new to me and that we felt that the sales rep misled us with the parking comment. They dont have a cancellation fee, however, you do have to pay for all the months of the year until your annual membership is up.I explained that since that was not the verbal agreement we came to, I would go ahead and dispute all charges from the JCC in the future, but would much rather come to a mutually beneficial agreement where we both walk away. While she did offer a month free at first, the issue was out of convenience, so we were not interested. I know the JCC will probably receive a disputed charge fee on their account, which is unfortunate because they are a community organization and I wish they just never lied in the first place.

Amazing place for exercise, child care, and community events!

Great gym. any machine i ever wanted. excellent staff

Really fantastic gym. Im a premium member and I love that there are always classes going on and it doesnt seem to get too crowded- even during peak hours (Im sure January will be a different story!). I highly recommend getting Centerfit for the nicer locker rooms. The higher price is 100% worth it in my opinion. It makes going to the gym enjoyable and pleasant! The lockers have free locking systems, the whirlpool/sauna/steam room is always on, there are lots of vanities with hairdryers, lotion, etc and free coffee & tea to perk up! Ive been a member of several gyms around Pittsburgh and this has the nicest, CLEANEST equipment and free weight area around. Also, I just started playing racquetball since court use is free for Centerfit, fun!

Great fitness center, staff are very nice, great range of equipment and cheap when it comes to a membership.

An excellent community center that offers many benefits to members. The gym and pool are really nice and well maintained.

Fitness center: Super convenient, decent pool with good hours, great weight room. Warm kids pool is great for young children.

A nice environment to surround yourself with caring and health consciensciious people.A nice place to workout and relax.From. exercising to a beautiful spa.

Its true. JCC for Everyone. Im black and disabled, but l feel comfortable there. Thanks

I stopped my membership renew twice by calling and walk to the office after my 1-yr contract is end. But they still charge me again this month for $49. This is absolutely frustrating!

Love to work out here. Clean not overcrowded.

I love it. The staff is so nice and the facilities are great. I love the pool and their equipment, especially the cardio equipment.

Great place to exercise, and nice community space. Very welcoming atmosphere!

Great pool.Exercise equipment. Nice for a childs birthday party.

Its a good idea time, for the kids. All kinds of things to do. Come on and see for yourself.

Wonderful staff? Came to swim laps. 25 yr. Pool plenty of open lanes.

Really nice community center in Squirrel Hill. Best part about living in the area for gentiles....everythings open on Christmas!

Great resource. Very helpful.

Its our local JCC and we love it.

I love the JCC. Everyone is so nice. And I loved working for them.

I simply love spending time here. This place helps me to feel good.

Great Gym and pool. My kids loved the preschool there.

Great Senior Center and services. Staff is friendly and very helpful

Very good facilities and community. Well maintained.

A wonderful community center, new workout machines and a very friendly atmosphere.

Family changing room = gross! We have to use the family changing room b/c I am a mom with two young boys. They cannot enter the womens changing room and the family room is always in state of abandonment. The shower is useless and I lack words for the odor.We are members because we do like the pool and the gym. But if there were any other options - I would jump at them because the changing room is repugnant.

Great gym with a small and close community vibe. Everyones very friendly and theres a mix of powerlifters and bodybuilders.

Great workout facility, and lots of great programming for personal enrichment.

I have been a member for 2 years now and its honestly a very good gym. They have a nice assortment of equipment and the staff is usually very nice. Its also a lot nicer than many other gyms and clubs I have been to. I have seen a few negative comments and I have to agree only with the ones that complain about parking, locker room differences and pool availability.Parking is pay parking--which is common in the city--there are free parking spots on the street if you dont mind the walk.The centerfit platinum membership is nice to have because they do offer some perks like the sauna, steam room, and a much nicer experience. I have never been there when the steam room was broken, but the sauna was out of order for about a week last year. The pools are heated and usually around 80-90 degrees F, but classes can make it hard to find open swim times. My main issue is that the regular locker rooms are always cold. When I take my daughter swimming we are freezing in that locker room.