Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA
📍 15055 Wallisville Rd, Houston, Texas, 77049
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Cold Plunge & Sauna
The sauna at the Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA is a frequent point of feedback from gym members, with many reporting significant operational issues. Members consistently note that the sauna heater is often not turned on, rendering the experience ineffective. Furthermore, the sauna is frequently shut down by staff 15 minutes before the gym's official closing time, a point of frustration for those expecting full access. Past member experiences also include reports of faulty sauna equipment. A cold plunge is not mentioned in available feedback.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere receives mixed feedback. Some members appreciate a family atmosphere and have made friends, while others report significant issues with management and supervision. Specific complaints include unsupervised children running in the gym and workout areas, and a lack of organization for youth programs. The childcare area has been noted as having staff on their phones in a dark room.
Staff
Feedback on staff is mixed. Some members find the front desk staff to be nice, while others describe workers as inattentive, chatting instead of supervising, or providing inconsistent information about facility hours and operations. There are also reports of staff changing rules arbitrarily, such as closing gym areas to certain age groups.
Additional Amenities
The gym offers free weights and treadmills, which members note are in good condition. The overall selection of machines receives criticism for being faulty, missing pins, and crowded in a small space. Basketballs are often reported to have no air. The facility layout can be confusing with a lack of clear signage, and some equipment is located upstairs without elevator access.
What Reviewers Love
- Free weights and treadmills are consistently noted as being in good, working condition.
- Some members appreciate the family atmosphere and have built a community there.
- The front desk staff receives positive mentions for being nice.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the common issues with the sauna?
Gym members frequently report that the sauna heater is not turned on and that staff shut it down 15 minutes before the gym's posted closing time. There are also past reports of faulty equipment.
Is the gym suitable for families with young children?
While some members describe a family atmosphere, others report issues with unsupervised children in workout areas. Feedback on the onsite childcare has been negative, with observations of inattentive staff.
What is the condition of the gym equipment?
Members note that free weights and treadmills are in good condition. However, many other machines are reported to be faulty, missing pins, or crowded. Basketballs often have no air.
