South County YMCA

"This review is for the Child Watch. The YMCA has been a great resource for parents with kids that need time to workout. They provide 3hrs Child Watch. Keep in mind that they do not feed them, neither change diapers (other YMCAs, do change the diapers with your permission). I always leave his water bottle with his name on a label, cause I found that is neglect to leave a child without hydration for 3hrs straight while they are constantly active playing. I have visit several Saint Louis YMCAs and this one is in my top 5. The good: Staff is very nice and approachable. I love the fact that is in the main hallway and has windows, so in between workouts you can pass by and take a peek and check out your kid. I always wonder what my kid do during Child Watch and I was able to checking him out. The not that good: It's only one room for all the ages. The staff was carrying the babies and the older kids were in the same room as well. They do have equipment for babies, but it doesn't have a division like others YMCAs (Carondelet and River Chase). They have the room door closed, so there's no "outside" ventilation. Which didn't like in case any kid is sick, seems like a capsule of germs. They don't have the Child Watch hours posted on the door, like others YMCAs, so you have to check the schedule on their website."

"When I first started this YMCA there were mostly just locals coming in, but now there are other social groups from other areas of Saint Louis coming in leaving weights on bars, not cleaning up their area before leaving...VERY RUDE! Maybe they should stop giving out so many free vouchers for those groups? Just a thought."

"We honestly just started a membership and the only thing we've used thus far is the pool. It's very clean and easily accessible. It's a very well kept place from what I can tell. The only issue I have had in the few visits we have made is one particular, much older, lifeguard. The first two times, the guards on duty got a kick out of my son doing cannonballs and belly flops but, not this dude, he had a scowl on his face and is extremely whistle happy. He seems to be dead set on being a stick in the mud!! He literally blew his whistle at every little thing that people did today and was pretty ignorant about it. Aside from that jerk, everyone else that works there we've encountered is very very friendly."

"Sharon Schneider is great with aqua Pilates . Really helps me with core strength and balance and well being."

"I love the South County Y! The minute you walk in and swipe your card you are greeted by the reception crew with “hi” and my name! Terri and Michele’le are so helpful during classes and I appreciate Crystal for line dancing classes! Those attending the classes are very warm and inviting and you can make some great friends while working out!!"