Where is the new Wells Ave Y located?  
The facility is located at 135 Wells Avenue, on the south side of Newton. It is easily accessible, from Nahanton Street and the new Kendrick Street exit off I-95. Now the Y is more convenient to you, your neighbors and many other area communities than ever before.

Will the Church Street location still be considered the West Suburban YMCA?   
Yes, both the Church Street and Wells Ave locations will fall under the West Suburban YMCA umbrella. The West Suburban YMCA will be the Association name and the facilities at Church Street (Church Street Y) and Wells Ave (Wells Ave Y) will be branches of the Association.  
 
Why is the West Suburban YMCA opening a second facility? 
For decades, our Y Association volunteers, and staff have identified the need to provide affordable access to programs and services on the south side of our large city. Now more than ever, our children, families, and older adults need the Y.

Is the current location on Church Street closing?  
No. We are expanding our Association with a second full-service facility to provide our community members expanded access to more programs and services.  
 

Is there parking at the Wells Ave Y?  
Yes, there is a parking lot. The new location has approximately 170 parking spaces which is over 20% more than the Church Street facility.  
 

When will the Wells Ave Y open?  
WE ARE OPEN!
 

I am a current West Suburban Y member at the Church Street facility. Can I use the Wells Ave Y?  
Yes, if you are a current active member of the West Suburban YMCA, you can use your membership card to access both branches (Church Street and Wells Ave) with the membership dues you already pay.

How much does it cost to join the Wells Ave Y?  
Our membership rates will be the same at both the Church Street and Wells Ave locations.  To become a member of the WSYMCA, visit here.  

What facilities are available at the Wells Ave Y?  
The Wells Ave branch offers a four-lane lap pool, locker rooms, three group exercise studios, both cardio and strength equipment, Kids' Corner, four multiple sport courts for basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and more.

What programs will be offered at the Wells Ave Y?  
You can find a complete list of our programs by visiting our website at www.wsymca.org.   

Can you tell me the hours of operation at the Wells Ave Y?

Mon - Thu: 5:30 am-9:00 pm

Fri: 5:30 am-9:00 pm

Sat - Sun: 7:00 am-6:00 pm

Are there job openings at the new Y?  
Yes, we are hiring for multiple positions, including membership, aquatics, fitness, sports and facilities.  Find all our employment opportunities by clicking here.  

Can I still use my membership to visit other YMCA’s locally and around the country, also known as Y Nationwide Membership?  

Yes! The nationwide membership is a great member benefit allowing you to visit more than 2,500 Ys across the country.
If you are a member in good standing at our Y, you can visit other Y locations nationally.

Call or check the website of the Y you wish to visit to understand their usage policies and what is available to you.
The West Suburban YMCA accepts reciprocity at both of our facilities, with a combined usage limitation of 4 visits per 30 days to our facilities.
Learn more about our policy, here.

How can the Y afford to buy and open another facility, especially after two years of COVID restrictions?  
Now more than ever, there is a need to serve the community. The Y has been an organization that has served the community for generations - through the Great Depression, World Wars, the Spanish Flu and now the Covid-19 pandemic. We have worked extremely hard to ensure our Y remains relevant, impactful, and sustainable. Prior to the pandemic, our Y achieved our highest participation and membership levels. Loyal members, program participants and donors help to keep the Y financially strong. In March of 2020 that all changed, but our members and donors stayed with us. This historic investment by the Y comes at a critical time where it is vitally important to expand affordable access to social, recreational, and educational opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and socio-economic status. We invite all community members to join us in keeping the Y financially strong by becoming a member, taking a program, donating or volunteering.

Is the West Suburban YMCA raising money for the Wells Ave Y? How can I help?  
Yes. Because we responded so quickly by purchasing, renovating and opening the new Wells Ave Y, we did not begin a capital campaign. Today, we are beginning a Sustainability Campaign to help us pay for our renovations, staffing and operating costs so we can keep the Y affordable. We are inviting others to join our lead donors and the Y to make a meaningful contribution, as there is still work to do.  Learn more by contacting Sara Pollock DeMedeiros at sarap@wsymca.org.  

Where can I follow the progress and up to date information regarding the Wells Ave opening?  
Check our website regularly or join our mailing list to get the most up to date information by clicking here.   

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