Ymca

I can't complain much about the Binghamton YMCA. My only issue was a woman who did not put her young son in the designated area of the women's locker room. Instead she had him among changing women. For that reason I no longer use the locker rooms. Fees are okay. The staff is very friendly. They could use more space if anything. But I really like being able to use the space freely as long as I don't break any rules or inconvenience anyone. more

Theres always something going on at the YMCA and its not the Village People prancing all over the stairmasters in the weight and exercise room. A Shooting Stabbing incident a few months ago right outside the Y's daycare center involving one parent against another raised questions by residents of the city about how safe this downtown establishment is for their families to belong to. Harbouring homeless men in rental bedrooms and serviceing less than savory characters does not make for a safe enviroment for adults let alone children. The Mayor of Binghamton won't even use the facilities at this establishment which is only a stones throw from his office in downtown. If the mayor won't use the facilities that sends out a message to all residents concerning safety and price issues. Location is less than desirable and clientel has changed dramatically. Social Service Agencys now house their clients children at the Y's day care which has changed the face of the clientel. Their prices are too high for a middle class worker and his family to join at this Y. They need police patrols in and outside the buildings monitoring the movements of some of their live in clients. Thumbs down. Not a great place to take your kids. more