YMCA of Greater Seattle Facility Improvement Week
Last updated: August 8, 2025, at 1:22 p.m. PT
Originally published: May 10, 2018, at 3:03 p.m. PT
Once a year, we may close a local Y for Facility Improvement Week, a week full of projects to improve your Y experience. Check out our 2025 improvement weeks below.
Coal Creek Family YMCA
- Wellness Studio Closed: Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, September 7
- From August 23-29, most group fitness classes typically held in the Wellness Studio will shift to the gym. Find schedule updates online here or in the YMCA360® app.
- Facility Closed: Saturday, August 30 to Sunday, September 7
- Facility and Wellness Studio Reopen: Monday, September 8
We’re improving your Y! Improvements include resurfacing Wellness Studio floors, space maintenance and enhancements, and deep cleaning. Our improvements are based on your feedback and our long-term facility maintenance plan.
Our Projects
- Studio Floors Resurfaced
Scrub and clean the Wellness Studio floors and apply a new coat of finish. This maintenance maintains the long-term health of the floor and improves traction. - Aquatics Center Repairs and Cleaning
You’ve mentioned that you love the pools. We’re deep cleaning and repairing tiles so they are ready for water fun for you and your family when you return. - Facility Deep Cleaning
We know cleanliness throughout the facility is important to you. While all these projects are happening, we’ll be deep cleaning the entire facility, including the locker rooms, for you.
Meredith Mathews YMCA
- Facility Closed: Monday, September 1 to Sunday, September 7
- Facility Reopens: Monday, September 8
The Meredith Mathews YMCA will be closed September 1 to 7 while we complete pool tile repairs, gym floor resurfacing, facility paint refresh and deep cleaning, and long-awaited sauna renovations.
Our Projects
- Big News: The Sauna is Back!
Many of you have shared how much you’ve missed the sauna, and we’ve listened. After five years of closure, the sauna is being renovated during Facility Improvement Week and will officially reopen on Monday, September 8. We’re thrilled to bring back this member-valued space for wellness and relaxation. - Aquatics Center Repairs and Cleaning
We know how much you love the pool! During the closure, we’ll be deep cleaning the aquatics center and repairing tiles so it’s fresh and ready for you and your family to enjoy. - Gym Floors Resurfacing
We are refinishing the gym floor to create a smoother surface for all the ways you move, from group fitness and sports to play and open gym. Whether you are dancing, stretching, or shooting hoops, we want every moment on the court or studio floor to feel just right. - Facility Deep Cleaning and Paint Refresh
We know cleanliness throughout the facility is important to you. While all these projects are happening, we’ll be deep cleaning the entire facility and refreshing the paint.
Sammamish Community YMCA
- Facility Closed: Monday, August 25 to Sunday, August 31
- Facility Reopens: Monday, September 1 with Labor Day holiday hours from 7:00-11:00 am.
We’re improving your Y! Improvements include new strength equipment, space maintenance and enhancements, and deep cleaning. Our improvements are based on your feedback and our long-term facility maintenance plan.
Our Projects
- New Strength Equipment
You asked for new equipment, and we are delivering! We’re installing new free weight and strength equipment on the fitness floor and loft. - Teen HUB Refresh
We’re sprucing up the teen space with new furniture, elevated storage, and an interactive art wall where they can make their mark, literally. - Facility Deep Cleaning
We know cleanliness throughout the facility is important to you. While all these projects are happening, we’ll be deep cleaning the entire facility for you.
West Seattle Family YMCA
- Facility Closed: Monday, August 25 to Monday, September 1
- Facility Reopens: Tuesday, September 2
- The Fauntleroy YMCA will remain open with normal operating hours.
We’re improving your Y! Improvements include repairing pool tile, resurfacing the gym and fitness studio floors, space maintenance and enhancements, and deep cleaning. Our improvements are based on your feedback and our long-term facility maintenance plan.
Our Projects
- Aquatics Center Cleaning
You’ve mentioned that you love the pool. We’re deep cleaning and repairing tiles so they are ready for water fun for you and your family when you return. - Gym and Fitness Studio Floors Resurfaced
We’re refinishing the flooring to make it easier to move to the beat in group fitness classes and improve your shot in your basketball game. - Facility Deep Cleaning and Paint Refresh
We know cleanliness throughout the facility is important to you. While all these projects are happening, we’ll be deep cleaning the entire facility and refreshing the paint for you.
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