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Paula G Manship YMCA, located at 8100 YMCA Plaza Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, offers a comprehensive fitness experience with modern facilities, diverse classes, and friendly staff. The gym boasts multiple pools, tennis courts, and specialized workout equipment. Their childcare services and extensive programs cater to all age groups, making it a favorable choice for families and individuals alike.

However, the YMCA does face challenges with customer service and management, particularly during busy periods and for their summer camps. Despite these issues, many members praise the atmosphere, cleanliness, and variety of activities available, ensuring a generally positive fitness environment.

Pros:

  • Friendly and helpful staff.
  • Wide variety of fitness classes.
  • Modern and well-kept equipment.
  • Multiple pools and sports facilities.
  • Good childcare and kids' programs.
  • Clean facilities.
  • Convenient location with ample parking.
  • Specialized workout circuits like eGym.
  • Strong community atmosphere.
  • Comprehensive member benefits.

Cons:

  • Issues with customer service at the front desk.
  • Unorganized management during peak times.
  • Summer camps and some programs are poorly managed.

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Reviews (60)

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We like the facility and programs, especially swimming pools, tennis courts and related programs for children and adults. The coaching exercises with detailed instructions are also important for new beginner

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We love Paula G. Manship YMCA! My boys have attended Summer camps, holiday camps, after school and before care, and just recently, basketball academy. The staff and counselors have been like big brothers and sisters to my boys and have given them the support and encouragement they needed during difficult transitions and have also been there to celebrate their accomplishments and growth over the last three years. These are the most caring and responsible individuals I could ask for to care for my children while I work. We are truly blessed to have them here for us and I thank God for them every day

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I love going to the YMCA Manship! In fact, I'm closer to the AC Lewis branch, but I travel the extra 5-10 minutes to go to this location because I like the facility and the class schedule so much! Building and grounds are clean and modern. Plenty of parking even during their busiest hours. Enough equipment and space to accommodate their members. Friendly and helpful staff. The group class room provides a great atmosphere and I love the classes they offer. The only reason I gave this branch 4 stars is because I think their bathroom/lockeroom doesn't quite compare to the rest of the building. They also do not have a sauna or whirlpool like the AC Lewis does. Otherwise, wonderful gym!

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My niece attended summer camp a couple of years ago at the Paula G Manship YMCA location. I was very impressed by the professionalism, empathy, and service she and I received while attending. I highly recommend this great facility.

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Not bad facility, equipment is older and smaller weight room but the dumbbells go to 145lbs so you get in work.

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Always clean facilities with excellent equipment. The personnel are always friendly. Meredith Attenbury is my trainer there, she is an excellent trainer.

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We enjoy this Y very much. From the friendly staff, great classes, and numerous treadmills and ellipticals available there is plenty of great equipment including heated outdoor pool and gym.

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Even after explaining I just drove in from Devils Tower in North Wyoming (22hrs, 1600 miles) and all I needed to do was take a shower because I had a hire in with a company just up the road and was driving back out after... all I need is a shower...Didn't matter.You have to either be a member or accompany one. There are no day passes to purchase.YMCA- Young Man's "christian" Association?And many "christians" wonder why people are just not interested anymore. Can you say...HYPOCRISY?I long for the day a return to true faith will happen. Till then organizations such as this sully the ideals espoused by true Christians.

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Great facility. However, the pool employees demonstrate low levels of maturity. I would describe it as a lack of professionalism and customer courtesy, but my observation was a work group appearing to have an average age of 16 or 17. I don't really expect high level professionalism from teens, but I due expect maturity, an ability to communicate at an adult level, and all around attentiveness to paying members experience and safety.SAFETY, reasonable care, and perception of risk come at a premium, and that starts with proper staffing and management of employees. Understanding the YMCA branches are not operating on heavy margins, low wage part-time and temporary employees are understandable. In this case, more involvement from competent persons, not warm bodies on summer break, is definitely desired.

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There are two pools, but one is rarely open. The other is used by lap swimmers and swim lesson instructors. It is hard to go with children. This is not the place to go as a mom with young children; I was told that my three year old son could not accompany me and my daughters into the dressing room (there is only one). I had nowhere for him to use the bathroom as i could not send him into the men's bathroom alone. If there is even a hint of thunder, the pool will be closed for a half an hour. It is not a family place at all. It costs extra to use the tennis courts. Ridiculous.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.

This business has a rating of 4.6-star.

This business has 60 reviews.

The address is: 8100 YMCA Plaza Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, United States .

The contact number is +1 225-767-9622

This service is listed under Gym .

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