Facility Improvement Weeks
Last updated: June 12, 2026, at 2:32 p.m. PT
Originally published: May 10, 2018, at 3:03 p.m. PT
Each year, your local Y may temporarily close for Facility Improvement Week—a dedicated time for upgrades and projects designed to enhance your experience.
Take a look at the 2026 improvement weeks below.
Kent YMCA
- Closed: June 22-28
- Reopens: Monday, June 29
We’re making a series of improvements throughout the facility to enhance your experience—from pool and locker room upgrades to refreshed workout spaces and a deep clean across the entire Y. These projects are designed to ensure everything feels welcoming, well-maintained, and ready for you to enjoy.
Our Projects
Aquatics Center Tile Repairs and Maintenance
You’ve told us how much you value the pool. We’re repairing tile and improving the pool deck and locker room areas, along with completing additional maintenance, so everything is ready for you and your family to enjoy.
Shower Head Replacements
We’re replacing all shower heads throughout the facility to enhance your experience and ensure everything is working at its best when you return.
Facility Deep Cleaning
We know a clean space matters to you. While these improvements are underway, we’re deep cleaning the entire facility so it feels fresh and ready when you come back.
Downtown Seattle YMCA
- Pool Closed: June 29-July 5
- Pool Reopens: Monday, July 6
We’re making a series of improvements to the pool area to enhance your experience—repairing the stairs and water fountain, replacing the cleaning hose, deep cleaning, and more. These projects are designed to ensure everything feels welcoming, well-maintained, and ready for you to enjoy.
Bellevue Family YMCA
- Facility Closed: July 13-21
- Gymnasium Closed: July 6-26
We’re making a series of improvements throughout the facility to enhance your experience—gymnasium floor resurfacing, pool tile replacement, parking lot restriping, and a deep cleaning across the entire Y. These projects are designed to ensure everything feels welcoming, well-maintained, and ready for you to enjoy.
Our Projects
Gymnasium Floor Resurfacing and Refinishing
We're resurfacing and refinishing the gym floor to improve its appearance, performance, and durability, helping ensure it's ready for sports, recreation, and community activities. The gymnasium will be closed from July 6-26.
Pool Tile Replacement and Maintenance
We’re draining the pool to replace worn tiles and complete essential maintenance, helping ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for swimmers of all ages.
Parking Lot Restriping
We’re restriping the parking lot to improve traffic flow, visibility, and accessibility, making it easier and safer for members and guests to navigate the property.
Facility Deep Cleaning
While these improvements are underway, we’re deep cleaning the entire facility so it feels fresh and ready when you return.
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