Longmont YMCA to End Gym and Pool Services

City exploring takeover of recreation functions as YMCA focuses on childcare programs

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Longmont YMCA will cease its membership, fitness, and aquatics operations at the end of February due to longstanding financial challenges. The organization is in talks with the City of Longmont to have the city assume responsibility for recreation programming at the facility, while the YMCA would continue operating its licensed childcare services on-site.

Why it matters

The closure of the YMCA's gym and pool services will impact the community's access to affordable fitness and recreation options. However, the potential partnership with the city could allow the facility to remain open as a recreation center, preserving these important community resources.

The details

Under the proposed arrangement, the City of Longmont would take over aquatics, fitness, and recreation programming at the YMCA facility, while the YMCA would continue operating its licensed childcare services including preschool, summer camp, and before- and after-school care. The YMCA cited ongoing financial struggles and recent government funding cuts as the reasons behind the decision to end its membership, fitness, and aquatics operations.

  • The YMCA will cease membership, fitness, and aquatics operations at noon on February 28, 2026.
  • The partnership between the YMCA and the City of Longmont must still be ratified by the Longmont City Council.

The players

YMCA of Northern Colorado

The nonprofit organization that operates the Longmont YMCA facility and is pursuing the partnership with the City of Longmont.

Chris Coker

The President and CEO of YMCA of Northern Colorado.

City of Longmont

The local government entity that is in talks to potentially take over the recreation functions at the YMCA facility.

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What they’re saying

“We never want to disappoint our members, our staff or our community. We are looking forward to partnering with the City to keep the facility as a recreation center for the residents of Longmont.”

— Chris Coker, President and CEO, YMCA of Northern Colorado (longmontleader.com)

What’s next

The partnership between the YMCA and the City of Longmont must still be ratified by the Longmont City Council before any changes are finalized.

The takeaway

The closure of the Longmont YMCA's gym and pool services highlights the financial challenges facing nonprofit community organizations, but the potential city takeover of recreation functions could preserve access to these important resources for local residents.