Plans for Your Future YMCA

The YMCA has been welcoming youth, adults, and families into our doors at the corner of Court & Cottage since 1926. Our old building had become a financial burden to maintain and presented capacity and accessibility barriers, impacting our ability to serve ALL in our community. The Y’s building was demolished in 2019, and in its footprints we are building a new 51,000 square-foot facility that will increase our membership capacity by 60%. Located in the heart of downtown Salem, across from our Veteran Housing Project, our new Y will act as a central hub for our community for generations to come.

 

FIRST FLOOR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Early childhood development wing with four rooms dedicated to childcare, preschool, and youth development programming that reduces adverse childhood experiences and supports academic and life skills development.

  • Multi-Generational room that serves different age groups throughout the day and offers a Cafe Kiosk with fresh, healthy salads, sandwiches, and refreshments.

  • Warm water pool accessible to individuals with disabilities and people managing chronic illness while continuing the Y’s tradition of teaching water safety.

  • Regulation size gymnasium promoting fitness for the whole family including adaptive sports.

  • Commons with lounge furniture and a fireplace, providing spaces to gather and connect with other members.

 
 

SECOND FLOOR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Accessible wellness facilities offering wellness planning and goal setting for all abilities.

  • Two group activity studios and a functional training room offering a variety of group exercise and wellness classes through out the day, including yoga, HIIT classes, dance classes, and more.

  • A cycling studio for group cycling classes, and home to our Pedaling for Parkinson’s and Livestrong for Cancer Survivors programs.

  • A wellness area with state of the art and accessible cardio and weight lifting equipment with easy access to changing areas and saunas.

 
 

THIRD FLOOR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Community meeting rooms offering sweeping views of Salem and neighborhood gathering spaces.

  • Rooftop Terrace and Running Track providing safe, accessible, outdoor wellness spaces for all.