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Downtown Belleville YMCA - Kern Center
200 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220, United States
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Ai
Review №1

Not wearing a mask just to take it off and use equipment people sweat and breath all over. Mask required in the common areas because in all the other areas the mask doesnt matter ? Canceled my account immediately. How does a mask protect you in the common areas but not in the gym, court, track or anywhere in the building thr mask isnt required

Ra
Review №2

The childcare here is amazing, they are so patient and kind with my teething baby and really make me feel like getting time to myself is important. There’s not much space to stretch out and do individual workouts, but they have lots of really good machines. Facility is clean and the rest of the staff is always smiling and greeting everybody with a smile and wishing you a great day as you leave, other branches out here don’t measure up to the downtown Belleville one.

Ka
Review №3

My son (4yrs old) and I just transferred from Club Fitness where we were paying $20/mo. We pay more here ($70/mo for our entire household which allows me to add my boyfriend for no additional cost). I love the amenities here including the pool, sauna, and gym. My son loves the kids area and his new YMCA swimming instructors!

Ka
Review №4

We love this YMCA - all the employees are always friendly. And the childcare facility workers are always welcoming to my child. I feel confident leaving my child in their care. My family also enjoys the various programs offered. This is a great facility!

Sa
Review №5

I enjoy working out in this facility. Its clean and Im always greeted with a smile. The ladies the work at the front counter even greeted me by name. The staff is lovely and very helpful!

ow
Review №6

Great staff! Plenty of options for exercise or just recreation. With 3 kids its great to have peace of mind when we use the childcare services while my wife and I work out. Would highly recommend!

Ch
Review №7

My daughter and I love going to that downtown Belleville YMCA! The staff there is very helpful, and she always has fun with the other kids in their child care service while I’m using the gym. Edith’s Saturday morning Zumba class is one of the best parties around! So much fun.

Mi
Review №8

Love working out here! The childcare center is also wonderful. I do wish the TVs on the treadmills would work more often and that they would open up the large room next to the childcare center again so the older kids could play in there.

Do
Review №9

I love coming here to workout. Everyone is so friendly and the establishment is always clean. They make you feel welcomed as soon as you walk through the door.

Pa
Review №10

Me and my daughter love coming here. They always make us feel welcome as soon as we walk through the door. The facility is always clean

Ja
Review №11

COLLEEN IS THE BEST PERSONAL TRAINER!She works you hard but pays attention to what you can do...and she changes it up so I dont get bored. I have never stuck with an exercise routine as long as I have this time. Appointments with her keep me coming to the gym!

ta
Review №12

Its a great experience for me and and my family. We love the child care center and the atmosphere around the center. We also love the staff.

Ch
Review №13

We love swim lessons, the rock wall (even though we wish it were open more) the track & the fitness center

Br
Review №14

I’ve been going to the Y since I was a kid, now I have my kids going as well. I love everything about the Y and what it has to offer to a family like mines. Courtney Parker

An
Review №15

We just recently signed up again, and the front desk gentleman was extremely patient and answered all of my questions. Fantastic experience. Im amazed how clean the YMCA is given all the people who use the facility daily.

Ma
Review №16

This YMCA is a great facility. The staff are wonderful and it is a great location with ample parking in beautiful downtown Belleville.

Em
Review №17

I called the Dowtown Belleville YMCA to inquire if daily passes could be purchased, as I am an out-of-state visitor in the area for a few days. The lady that I spoke with was incredibly kind and informed me that I could use two passes at no charge. How awesome is that?! I went today for the step aerobics class and everyone I encountered--from Harriet at the front desk to the class instructor to the fellow class participants--was super-friendly and helpful. There was plenty of parking and the facility looked clean and well-maintained. Thanks, Downton Belleville YMCA for making my day! I will be back to try out another class with the second pass.

k.
Review №18

Nice and friendly environment, excellent staff, very helpful. A place where you can work out, swim, relax, enjoy good company, good coffee and they have a daycare for the kiddos, I would definitely recommend the Y.

Ka
Review №19

The employees are very friendly. Excellent pool and workout area. Highly recommend this Y

Do
Review №20

Great support staff, from the administrator to the lady janitor. They are like family. Friendly, loving and patient. Great bunch of people.

Ch
Review №21

In addition to its convenient location to my residence, the Downtown Belleville Y has friendly and knowledgeable staff and a really nice walking/running track.

Au
Review №22

My children went here today with their Grandmother to go swimming. My teenage daughter was wearing jean shorts and a tube top that fully covered her from chest to her shorts (no cleavage or midriff showing). Your registration desk attendant felt that it was appropriate to stop them as they came in at the lobby and embarrass her about her outfit. Quote “This is the YMCA, you need to wear more clothes when you come in here.” She was still upset about it when I picked them up hours later. When did the YMCA start shaming children for showing their shoulders? I’m appalled that your staff is this rude and out of date with how to work with youth.

De
Review №23

The staff are very friendly & helpful. I’m new to the Y and have been attending water aerobics class in the morning. My only complaint is I quit showering after class and weather permitting have been going home in my swim suit cover-up because the water is scalding hot & cannot be adjusted to be cooler. My 1st day I soaped up but couldn’t rinse off because I could not get it to a tolerable temp so I just go home to “dechlorinate” myself.

Ju
Review №24

Helpful employees and alot of different type of weights and training equipment and an overall good experience

Sc
Review №25

Great place, friendly people! Greet you by name when you come in the door.

Al
Review №26

The BVL facility has a very caring & attentive staff. Theyve created a comfortable, welcoming environment for everyone regardless of age.

ti
Review №27

Convenient location, friendly people offers more variety of classes from Yoga to Crossfit. The Y has something for everyone!

al
Review №28

I have been working out at the down town belleville YMCA for over two years now. When I first moved into the area I looked at all the gyms in the area. The only one that resonated with me was the Down Town Belleville Y. I loved the people who work there. They are always welcoming and helpful. The people who work out at the gym are friendly as well! The variety of people who work out there made it a good fit for me... it is an environment I feel anyone would feel comfortable in. People of all walks of life and fitness goals come to the Y.One of my most memorable memories of the my YMCA family is when I was weeks away from donating a kidney to a dear friend of mine. Finances were an issue. I would be out of work for over a month. My mom and dad were coming up from California to take care of me. That also ment my mom and dad would be out of work as well. I spoke to Lenex about the issue and he helped me out. My family was able to use my membership and work out for that month at the YMCA with no extra charge to me. I love that my YMCA family supports me in times of need. When I was finally able to start exercising again it aas encouraging to hear we missed you. Hearing those types of kind words helped me transition back to my routines and work on my recovery at the Y. Thank you Downtown Belleville YMCA!

Kr
Review №29

Love it here. The classes are great and the people rock!

Ta
Review №30

Pretty good facilities. Theyve upgraded a lot recently. Showers are often mildewy but they offer great classes, a good basketball court to shoot hoops and a good variety of cardio and weight machines in the gym. Child care is nice with friendly workers, though I wish they cleaned the toys more often. My little ones always get sick in there and winter is a trampoline of going a couple days then staying home a week worth sick kids. Builds up the immunities, right?

Su
Review №31

The staff and facility downtown Belleville is welcoming and helpful. You need to visit and get active!

Je
Review №32

Great facility and helpful staff! David and Melisha are amazing!

Ry
Review №33

Complete gym with very nice, new equipment. Everything is clean including the bathroom, showers, and locker area. The staff is very friendly and helpful, i would recommend this place to anyone and i do regularly.

Wo
Review №34

Ive never been here, but good luck on contacting anyone or leaving a message all of the voice message boxes are full, and no matter which department you try to contact, it will send you through another loop. There was a man in there around 7-8pm on 10/19 having diabetic seizures he came into Balance Coffee & Tea afterwards, and after genuinely trying to help him, he stole our of tip jar and denied it profusely. I watched him on the camera and have footage. Watch out for this man. If you know of any of his personal details please inform the Belleville police and balance coffee and tea. I hate to give you guys a one star review, but this is the last place he was before committing the crime. Stay safe!

Fl
Review №35

Excellent facility with kind workers always smiling and ready to assist!!

Ka
Review №36

I love the fact every staff member is very nice!!

Cy
Review №37

Called to the Y today to ask about pricing the lady that answered the phone was so rude it’s free to join for January but they pro rate it so it’s definitely not free they still will find away to get money outta you

Ro
Review №38

The staff is so friendly, and very helpful--especially Turquoise!

An
Review №39

Nice place. All you need with the standard YMCA mix. A little cramp, but very nice staff, not many kids, and considerate patrons.

Ka
Review №40

Red Bud location has 3 broken cardio pieces for over a month and operating hours are very poor. Downtown St. Louis location is very very clean!

Je
Review №41

Their pool is so cloudy you cant see the wall when you lap swim. I brought it to managements attention and nothing was done. Should be interesting to see if the condition of the pool stays the same after the maintenance

St
Review №42

Love their group fitness classes!

Br
Review №43

This place is amazing! 4 stars?!?! These guys deserve an 100!!

As
Review №44

Nice and clean large gym facility with new equipment. Lockeroom is clean. Lots of things to try out and friendly staff.

Br
Review №45

Great place, staff is nice and atmosphere is great!

da
Review №46

I don’t go like I should but my kids love it.They are super helpful and have a lot of things family can do.

Ti
Review №47

Friendly service! However, the pool is very warm and cloudy.

Ri
Review №48

Location solid, equipment is fine, great community.

Lu
Review №49

Friendly workers,nice equipment,great environment!

He
Review №50

I quit not a nice place caters to people of high income brackets you go in there for free forget it they keep it nice and clean and cater to the very rich

yo
Review №51

Awesome Environment to be in for Motivation!!

Sh
Review №52

Great Instructors.

Es
Review №53

Its really good yall should join it

Ge
Review №54

I like the gym and track but the workers are very rude and unhelpful

Re
Review №55

I am gonna sue these y in the downtown since they was treat my two years old daughter in a bad way they was insulting her and infant her front of other kids my consider and upset about the childcare staff

Ch
Review №56

Friendly staff and keeps the gym clean

Do
Review №57

Friendly, helpful people

Ve
Review №58

Pool and showers are nasty

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  • Address:200 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220, United States
  • Site:https://gwrymca.org/locations/downtown-belleville-ymca-kern-center
  • Phone:+1 618-233-1243
Categories
  • Non-profit organization
  • Fitness center
  • Gym
  • Senior citizen center
  • Social services organization
  • Youth organization
Working hours
  • Monday:5am–8pm
  • Tuesday:5am–8pm
  • Wednesday:5am–8pm
  • Thursday:7–11am
  • Friday:5am–8pm
  • Saturday:6am–4pm
  • Sunday:12–4pm
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