Missoula YMCA Construction Updates

We are leading a county-wide effort to raise funds to remodel the Russell Street campus and make vital improvements that will allow us to double our child care capacity, continue to support Missoula’s growing workforce, create diverse and safe spaces that meet the needs of our community’s families, and so much more.

Our Y is committed to your health and wellbeing. The YMCA's doors will remain open the entire time. We will are undergoing a 25-month phased construction process to ensure that you continue to have access to the important programs and services you rely on to live your healthiest life.

Check back for regular updates. Questions? Email ymca@ymcamissoula.org.

 

Construction Updates (last updated February 2025)

  • Our new child care center is now open!
  • The Functional Training Room is renovated and open for member use!
  • The Big Gym is renovated and open for member use!
  • The Indoor Track is renovated and open for member use!
  • The pool, deck showers, and viewing deck are renovated and open for member use! The renovated sauna and hot tub deck are scheduled for early Spring 2025.
  • The 2nd floor bathrooms are renovated and open for member use!
  • Our main entrance has temporarily relocated to the back (east) side of the building. Directional signage is posted. 
  • The Child Watch Center has temporarily relocated to the back (east) side of the building. 
  • Renovations on the back locker room space is going on now. Member continue to have access to the front two locker rooms, which include changing areas, showers, and lockers.

 

Area Closures (last updated December 2024)

  • The Main Entrance is under construction. Please use our temporary main entrance on the back (east) side of the building. 
  • Locker room closures are now in effect for the back two locker rooms. The front two locker rooms remain open.
    • The Women's Locker Room is now the front locker room (closest to the Welcome Center). Boys ages 6 and under may use the Women's Locker Room when accompanied by a parent/guardian. To offer respect for all ages, we recommend that you utilize changing stalls whenever possible.
    • The Men's Locker Room is now the middle locker room (immediately following the new Women's Locker Room). Girls ages 6 and under may use the Men's Locker Room when accompanied by a parent/guardian. To offer respect for all ages, we recommend that you utilize changing stalls whenever possible.
    • Anyone wishing for additional privacy should use the private changing stalls/individual restrooms on the 1st floor.

 

Parking Updates (last updated August 2024)

  • Some parking closures are now in effect during Phase 2 of construction.
    • The lots immediately north and directly southeast of the main Y facility are repaved and now open!
    • The front (west) lot is now closed. Overflow parking is available north of the YMCA in the Fairgrounds lot. Click the map below for more information.