Effingham Street Family YMCA in Portsmouth, VA, offers a friendly and welcoming environment for fitness enthusiasts. The gym is well-regarded for its warm, helpful staff, enhancing the community feel. Additionally, the workout facility boasts clean and well-maintained equipment. However, some users have noted that the gym is quite small and lacks a variety of equipment and classes. Moreover, complaints regarding the summer camp program suggest management issues. Despite these downsides, Effingham Street Family YMCA remains a favored spot for those seeking a tight-knit gym experience.
Members appreciate the family atmosphere and the welcoming morning workouts. Classes, particularly Zumba, receive accolades for their engaging instructors. Although the facility can feel cramped, the equipment is usually available, especially in the mornings. While it lacks an indoor pool and extensive free weights, it simulates a close community workout experience that many find enjoyable and sufficient for their needs.
Pros:
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Clean and well-maintained equipment
- Never a wait for machines in the morning
- Good place for the whole family
- Engaging Zumba classes with great instructors
- Warm and helpful community atmosphere
- Family-oriented environment
- Positive reviews about children's enjoyment
- Supportive and focused on workouts
- Close and friendly gym community
Cons:
- Very small facility
- Limited equipment variety and classes
- Poor management in the summer camp program
Location / Contact
- Address: 1013 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States
- Phone:+1 757-399-5511
- Website:ymcashr.org
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Reviews (34)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.2-star.
This business has 34 reviews.
The address is: 1013 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States .
The contact number is +1 757-399-5511
This service is listed under Gym .
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Chloe Easter
1 year ago
Absolute WORST SUMMER CAMP!!! Not so much the youth leaders, but management is unprofessional, terrible with communication, and typically never know what's going on. Had to stop payments for them to respond to me. Other locations are better.
Boogie Minggia
1 year ago
Very small and has no free weight center.
Andrew T
1 year ago
Recently moved away, but I really enjoyed working out at this location. Less crowded than others in the area and has everything you need for a good workout. However, I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the warm and helpful staff that made every interaction feel like I was family. Good place, great people!
Laura
2 years ago
Hello Laura, thank you so much for taking the time to share your recent experience. We would love to further discuss your visit at the Effingham Street Family YMCA. Please feel free to give us a call at 757 275 9450. Thanks and have a great day!
Stephen Fearing Lambert
2 years ago
Hi Stephen, thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback. We’re so happy your visit at the Effingham Street Family YMCA went well.We look forward to seeing you again soon, have a great day!
Devona Moses
2 years ago
My kids love it here. I haven't had any issues. Staff is great...and the director Ms. T loves those kids.
Brandon
2 years ago
In regards to their summer camp program I'd highly recommend against sending your young child here. Extremely unorganized, unprofessional, piss poor communication and to be honest you can tell they could care less and don't want to be there. So if you were considering their summer camp for your child and wanted to check the reviews this is a heads up now to avoid and instead enroll your child in the other YMCA on High St. Night and day difference.
jojo wang
4 years ago
Danielle Evonne
4 years ago
Jenny Hodge
4 years ago
Great place to workout. Other members are focused on working out, but are still friendly with each other. Never a wait for a machine in the morning hours!