The Dancel Y in Ellicott City

Aug 2023

Nice Y, but a bit too busy for me. It's for a lot of young people. Locker room was average clean, just a lot of kids, random sock here and there. Nonstop yelling. The pool had decent specs, was cool temp, got a lane but couldn't get used to the shape of the wall so couldn't get comfortable with flip turns. It was also set to very shallow (I believe it's a movable floor). Not easy to lift yourself out of the lane due to my hand condition hurt my hand lifting out, I normally have a lot of upper body strength, it's just the shape of my hands can't adapt to the way the pool edge is. Right when I drove into the parking lot I already knew it was too busy for...read full review

Jun 2023

The pool area and swim staff are the best! Lifeguard Ty is always so welcoming and social even at five in the morning. The pool area is clean and kept tidy, and locker rooms are always well stocked. Water fitness classes are another great activity!

Jun 2023

I love the Aqua Zumba classes. But when I can t see the bottom of the pool clearly something is wrong. The pool seriously needs to be cleaned and sanitized. There is dirt around the pool parameter and steps. I wanted to join but the pool at the R. Carter center is cleaner. Their pool is pristine.