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Longmont Will Renovate Former YMCA Facility By 2028

The city plans to reopen the 950 Lashley St. recreation site after completing major roof and HVAC system repairs.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Home Renovation

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The city of Longmont plans to reopen the former YMCA facility at 950 Lashley St. in 2028 after completing roof and mechanical renovations. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Longmont expects to reopen the former YMCA of Northern Colorado facility between March and June of 2028 following comprehensive renovations. The city purchased the 950 Lashley St. property for $4.5 million in July 2026 after the YMCA ceased fitness and aquatics operations.

Why it matters

The facility requires significant mechanical upgrades, specifically to its deteriorating pool roof and HVAC systems, to ensure the building is safe and functional for residents. These repairs will be funded through the city recreation impact fee fund, which currently holds between $4 million and $5 million.

The city set aside $700,000 for heating and dehumidification repairs out of a $4 million to $5 million recreation impact fee fund. Ongoing site conditions include a fenced-off rear playground and roughly 36 pieces of cardio equipment awaiting testing.

The players

YMCA of Northern Colorado

A regional nonprofit that provides fitness, aquatics, and youth programming and operated the 950 Lashley St. site until 2026.

City of Longmont

The local municipal government overseeing the purchase and renovation of the recreation facility using impact fee funds.

The details

Renovation efforts focus on essential mechanical systems to address structural deterioration before addressing cosmetic improvements. The city will conduct an inventory and testing phase for the 36 cardio machines currently on-site to determine which units remain viable for future use. The pool roof and climate control infrastructure are the primary priorities to restore basic functionality to the facility.

Timeline

  1. Early 2026: YMCA ended fitness and aquatics operations.

  2. July 2026: City purchased the property for $4.5 million.

  3. June 4, 2027: Deadline for remaining YMCA programs to vacate.

  4. March to June 2028: Anticipated opening date for the facility.

The Home Front

This project follows the established pattern of using restricted municipal impact fee funds to rehabilitate aging private recreation assets for public use. It marks a shift for the 950 Lashley St. property from a private organizational model to a city-managed facility.

Residents should check the city municipal calendar as the 2028 reopening date approaches for information on new membership or facility access. Keep an eye on local public notices if you are interested in the city's process for selecting an operator for the on-site preschool space.

The takeaway

The city is prioritizing critical mechanical infrastructure like HVAC and roof repairs over cosmetic updates to ensure the facility meets modern safety standards. Residents should monitor city communications for public input opportunities regarding the future programming and equipment for the recreation center.

What happens next

YMCA preschool and school-age programs must vacate the facility by June 4, 2027.

Further reading

Learn more about local updates at Home Renovation.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Boulder Daily Camera.

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