Expanding the Possibilites

Since its founding in 1948, the YMCA has continuously adapted to meet the county’s changing needs. Today, we are responding to a growing senior population, more residents with handicaps or special needs and a greater need than ever before to provide positive, healthful activities for our youth.

Unfortunately, our current building – as good as it is – simply cannot meet these changing needs. The gym is often overcrowded by youth and adult sports, classes and gymnastics. The fitness center is small, inadequately ventilated and only accessible by stairs. The pool water is too cool for use by physical  therapy patients and small children, and too warm for swim team and lap swimmers. What’s more, demand for the pool greatly limits access. Lap swim is available for less than an hour each afternoon and evening. Ventilation in the pool area is inadequate. And there is no elevator to provide access to the second and third floors of the building for those who cannot climb stairs.

To address these important issues, protect the community’s investment in the existing building and ensure that the YMCA remains vital and relevant to our citizens now and in the years to come, the Y is planning a major building expansion and improvement project.