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Longmont Today
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Longmont YMCA to end fitness, recreation services
Organization says financial struggles force closure of aquatics, fitness and recreation programs
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The YMCA of Northern Colorado is ending aquatics, fitness and recreation services at its Longmont location at the end of the month due to financial struggles. The organization hopes the city of Longmont can take over the building and operate it as a recreation center.
Why it matters
The closure of the Longmont YMCA's fitness and recreation programs will leave a significant gap in community services, as the YMCA has been a longstanding provider of affordable health and wellness programs in the area. The city of Longmont will need to determine if it can feasibly take over the facility and continue offering these important community services.
The details
The YMCA of Northern Colorado cited financial struggles as the reason for ending services at the Longmont location. The organization hopes the city of Longmont will be able to take over the building and operate it as a recreation center, ensuring the community continues to have access to aquatics, fitness and other recreation programs.
- The Longmont YMCA will end aquatics, fitness and recreation services at the end of February 2026.
The players
YMCA of Northern Colorado
A nonprofit organization that provides health, wellness and community programs across northern Colorado.
City of Longmont
The local government of Longmont, Colorado, which the YMCA hopes will take over the Longmont facility and continue operating it as a recreation center.
What’s next
The city of Longmont will need to evaluate whether it can feasibly take over the YMCA facility and continue offering recreation services to the community.
The takeaway
The closure of the Longmont YMCA's fitness and recreation programs highlights the financial challenges facing community organizations, and the importance of local governments stepping in to ensure critical services remain available to residents.
