Paul Henson Family YMCA at Prairie Village, KS, offers a welcoming community, professional staff, and diverse classes. The gym provides various amenities including a swimming pool, hot tub, and kids' play area. However, the facility shows signs of aging, with maintenance issues such as outdated locker rooms and equipment. The premises remained clean, thanks to the dedicated staff.
Members appreciate the friendly environment and convenience of services like day passes, but express concerns about the building's condition, highlighting a need for upgrades and repairs to match the quality of the neighborhood.
Pros:
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Variety of professional classes
- Convenient day pass options
- Nice swimming pool and hot tub
- Kids' play area and activities
- Clean facilities
- Never feels crowded or exclusionary
- Helpful front desk staff
- Community-oriented environment
- Fun group classes
Cons:
- Aging infrastructure
- Outdated and eroded locker rooms
- Worn-out equipment and carpets
Location / Contact
- Address: 4200 W 79th St, Prairie Village, KS 66208, United States
- Phone:+1 913-642-6800
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:kansascityymca.org
Rating Stats
Reviews (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 3.9-star.
This business has 10 reviews.
The address is: 4200 W 79th St, Prairie Village, KS 66208, United States .
The contact number is +1 913-642-6800
This service is listed under Gym .
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Luna Llena
1 year ago
I stopped by asking for information because I was interested in purchasing a membership. The man at the front desk didn't know anything about activities or anything else.He wasn't unable to provide me with prices or to give any helpful info. I also asked about any activities for kids. The man said there were no activities for kids.I don't think I want to enroll myself for anything or to get any membership in this place.
kylee davis
1 year ago
Best YMCA in the area! Ahmon at the front desk was so helpful in helping me attain a membership, and I look forwards to returning again! Workers and ambience are so kind.
Bobby Anderson
1 year ago
It is one of the most good Y's I been associated with! The people r friendly, they need to focus on fixing the steam room and sauna!
Aurélie Vilmer
1 year ago
I was able to purchase a $15 day pay easily which is extremely convenient when you travel. So first thing, a huge thank you for allowing that. I did 2 classes, and the staff was great, the classes were well built and very professional. Everyone is always welcoming and friendly in the Y community so that's why I keep going to their classes all over the country. Again, thank you and keep the good work, we love you.
Tab Stout
2 years ago
Staff is incredibly friendly. Overall very clean facility, just short staffed. If you’re a parent this place is awesome for the kiddos. We love the hot tub, pool, kids play area and kids corner.
Tulga B
2 years ago
Staff is cool, but gym equipments are out of use! Shower and locker room will amaze you🤣 i never seen any locker room like this place, their locker is from 80s and fully eroded. Not sure when this place upgraded last time. They needs some improvements. …
Melody Wilcox
3 years ago
Just joined and very disappointed with the current condition of this facility. I was a member years ago and it truly has gone downhill. First the walkway in is all cracked, only saw 1 employee when getting our cards, place smells musty, machines look very worn down, and the pool area is closed for repairs. Hoping some of their other locations are not as bad.
Logan Olczak
4 years ago
Staff has always been friendly but this place desperately needs updating. It’s pretty much all carpet that is stained and gross looking. The pool is nice for swimming laps. The machines are acceptable but the free weight room has been neglected for a while. It’s such a nice neighborhood and this place just doesn’t fit in.
Lori Muilenburg
4 years ago
The facility is nice and clean! While the place seems busy and well-used, it never feels crowded or exclusionary; I never feel in the way or unwelcome. Also the group classes have been fun! My toddler and I love the indoor pool as well.
Michael Black
6 years ago
Sufficient but showing its age. They've done as much as they can to maximize the space available including putting machines in what seems to have been a hallway upstairs (or a viewing gallery for racquetball). The machines are modern and in good shape and so far there have been plenty to go around, but man - the building needs work. Some tiles in the hot tub room appear to be held on with gorilla glue, the stainless steel hot tub is rusting, the ceiling has gnarly patches, the door jambs are rusting out, the exterior to the north of the building is like a urban abandoned lot, etc. The men's locker room has a strong smell of urine which indicates that the tile's grout was not sealed properly, or the sealant has eroded. I will say that aside from the odor in the men's locker room, everything is as clean as it can be. I didn't see anything I'd call "dirty". The staff does a very good job of cleaning.My wife and I almost didn't join because the building is so bad. We did because it was clean because your staff cares.It's passed time to start a fundraiser or something to get on top of the building. In about five years it'll be too far gone. You're going to reach a point where new members aren't going to join. As your membership shrinks, your chances of saving the building will diminish. In eight years there will either be a YMCA in great shape, or a lot being developed for apartments.