A New Aquatic Experience
A zero-entry pool with interactive water features for children and families, lap lanes, dedicated swim lesson and aquatic fitness spaces, a two-story recreational slide, and a new whirlpool.
A Better Place to Connect
YMCA OF MIDLAND | DOWNTOWN EXPANSION
A Better Place to Connect
Our future is looking bright! Discover a new aquatic and social destination designed to help Midland families connect, grow, and thrive for generations.
A $15 Million Community InvestmentBuilding on Our Legacy. Investing in Our Future.
After extensive planning, research, member feedback, and community polling, the YMCA of Midland has finalized plans for A Better Place to Connect — Aquatic & Social Expansion.
Made possible by the generosity of donors and community partners, this represents one of the largest investments in our YMCA's history.
$15M Planned renovation investment
9,000+ Square feet of expanded aquatic space, up from approximately 3,500
Generations Of Midland families who will benefit from places to belong and connect
Our Future Is Looking Bright!
Take a look at the exciting aquatic experiences coming to the Downtown YMCA.
More Room to Swim and Play
Our aquatic footprint will grow from approximately 3,500 to more than 9,000 square feet, including expanded indoor-outdoor pool deck seating and lounge areas.
A Fresh Look for Downtown
A modern aquatic destination designed for wellness, recreation, and community connection.
More Than a Pool
We're creating welcoming spaces where members can gather, celebrate, relax, and build meaningful connections.
Party & Community Room
A flexible space for birthdays, meetings, programs, celebrations, and community gatherings.
Expanded Social Spaces
A welcoming cafe-style gathering area with additional seating and opportunities to connect.
A Welcoming Lobby
Thoughtfully redesigned spaces for everyday conversations, connection, and community life.
Spaces for Every Generation
More opportunities for members and families to gather before and after YMCA activities.
Additional Project Highlights
- New Child Watch overlooking the pool and lobby, featuring interactive play and learning activities
- Additional upstairs restrooms
- Expanded and improved family locker rooms
- Upgraded men's locker room showers with greater privacy
- New first-floor wellness and therapy recovery room
- New whirlpool on the pool deck
- Expanded indoor-outdoor seating and lounge areas
- Intentionally designed social gathering spaces
Important Changes to Existing Amenities
We understand that members value different parts of the YMCA. Some changes will take time to adjust to, and we want to be transparent about the decisions shaping our future.
Steam Room & Sauna
The existing steam room and sauna will not be included in the new design. After reviewing operating and maintenance costs, safety considerations, and how to best utilize available space, the YMCA made the decision to discontinue these amenities.
The new design includes a whirlpool on the pool deck and a dedicated first-floor wellness and therapy recovery room. Additional wellness options are being evaluated.
Racquetball Courts
The finalized design repurposes the existing racquetball courts to support the expanded aquatic footprint and create additional spaces for members and families.
This includes an expanded lobby and social area, party and community room, upstairs restrooms, and Child Watch overlooking the pool.
Our commitment remains to create a YMCA where people of all ages can belong, connect, grow, and build meaningful relationships.
Stay Connected as We Build
We look forward to sharing this journey with you. Construction timelines, amenity updates, and additional project details will be communicated as they are finalized.
Thank you for being part of this next chapter of the YMCA of Midland!