Ocean County YMCA

Very friendly staff who actually remember your name. All the essential weights are present, pool, sauna and steam included. The main weight room has poor lighting and has storm shelter vibes to it, but other than that, this is a solid YMCA.

Very helpful and pleasant staff. Facility is old and worn but still functional. Plenty of Weights and weight machines. Few members using facilities when I’ve been there so no waiting. I didn’t use the pool but it looked in great condition.

Honestly, if you have an alternative, better go somewhere else. I have no alternative as I come here mainly for swimming pool. Boys locker room next to swimming pool is quite scary - you can literally shoot horror movies in there, just dim lights a little. I think they changed lockers themselves fairly recently, but everything else is pretty scary to look at: walls, floors, showers, etc. Obviously I wasn't to girls locker rooms - so can't say.

Gym equipment and weights are probably from the times when Arnold shot "Pumping Iron" or even older. Everything is dirty, barely functioning, weights are rusted and beaten up so bad you can't even read the numbers on them. You don't even want to touch those weights, honestly. When it's a rain they put some buckets in certain spots otherwise water drips directly to the gym floor.

My main highlight of coming here is little steam room in adult locker room, especially in colder months - if you used a swimming pool you have to go across the building to get there. Unfortunately, that steam room doesn't work 90% of the time. There's no clear reason why, and seems like nobody cares. Maintenance guys do not know, front desk doesn't know, no matter how many times you ask. It wasn't working for few months this year because they couldn't 'fix the door handle' to sauna room - it wasn't closing properly or opening properly (again, nobody knows). I physically tested the door and it was fine, but again, steam room is closed and no one knows or cares to explain why.

Management either doesn't care or doesn't have money. Probably both.

There are few positives here, obviously. They try to decorate foyer for every season / holiday, pool is always warm and properly maintained and people who work here are generally nice. However, if I'd have an alternative for a pool I'd go somewhere else. Unfortunately in Toms River, as far as I know, there's no alternative.

Summer camp is absolutely amazing! The staff make everyone feel welcome and safe. The counselors are energetic, caring, and clearly love working with kids. The activities are fun, well-organized, from outdoor adventures and swimming lessons to arts and crafts, sports, and team-building games.

My kids enjoyed every moment.. thanks to the director Kirsten and the fantastic counselors Kacie, Shea, Izzy, Sarah, and Alexa just to name a few.

It’s clear the camp puts a lot of thought into both fun and safety. Communication with parents was great too! I appreciate the regular updates and photos.

We went here for my daughter's birthday party and she had a great time. However some things to keep in mind: They do swim test all the kids and are very serious about it. Unless the child is a confident swimmer they have them were a life vest and they need an adult. They aren't allowed past the 4ft zone if they cant swim and its a small area. They don't allow any street clothes, nothing no t shirts and say it messes with the filtration system. No goggles with noses covered. They are very punctual! Like to the minute. They said swimming was frim 12:30-1:15. We got out of the pool at 1:15 on the dot and they started packing up the party room at 2:25 breaking down tables when the party ended at 2:30. Felt rushed packing everything up. All in all, the kids had a great time and staff was friendly throughout especially during the planning process.