I’m landing on 3 stars purely because the staff is stellar. Not more because of some minor downsides. I was much happier with how I was greeted here than at the Redlands facility. I was shown around, and actually had a nice conversation about the place with someone. I was also informed HERE about the 7 day guest pass they offer. I did not end up coming back to use it but not for any bad marks against the facility, to be clear. It is clean, orderly, and comfortable. The staff are professional and friendly. I am looking for someplace with a pool however, and one that I can use a lot. This facility has an indoor pool but it is small and they only have one adult lap lane to set up, which of course would require you being the one that got there to ask for it first. I reviewed the pool schedule and it just won’t work for me. The gym opens very early(5am) and the pool does not. The first thing that it’s available for is classes. Open Swim times are 45 minute blocks most days, and only one per day. Large amounts of time are reserved for the Highland Sr Center. That’s good for them, and bad for everyone else. The joining fee and the monthly fee are more than reasonable, and I applaud them for that. For any fee however, I can’t be that limited on access to the pool. There are gyms where it is available 5am to midnight. It may cost a little more, but I have to consider the value not just the cost. :-/Sorry YMCA… that just won’t work for me. Thank you for treating me well on my short visit to the Highland facility though. You made me leave with a smile.
Rebekah S.
Place rating: 5 Highland, CA
I love this place. I trust the people here with my kids. The summer day camp is an excellent program and I am so thankful I had them this summer for my son. Their prices are very reasonable even if you are not a member but becoming a member is very inexpensive and totally worth it. My son enjoyed the summer day camp so much. It had great programs everyday that kept him so busy and they even gave him the courage to jump into the 4 feet at the pool and learn how to swim even better than he was before coming. When they had to discipline him, they were fair about it and respectful. I appreciated that very much especially since my son loves to get in trouble. ___ The gym aspect of the Highland YMCA is great too. Their Zumba classes are jam packed but so fun. The trainer kept the class moving and exciting. The schedule is full of group classes that I look forward to trying. They are going on all day and all night which is great for working people. Always friendly front desk staff that are ready to go above and beyond helping their guests!!! I do love the Redlands Facility way more but living closer to the Highland one, I have grown to love them too.
