Join Us as We Build a Stronger Y for All!

Dear Walnut Creek Y Members, 

Good news! We are excited to announce that construction on our long-awaited Walnut Creek Family YMCA Revitalization Project is scheduled to begin in May!  

Thanks to an investment of federal funds, a commitment from the YMCA of Greater Des Moines and the support of our community, this $3 million project will result in a more modern, functional and welcoming facility that will serve your needs for many years to come. 

Throughout the construction process, it will be important for members to know what’s happening and how their day-to-day use of the facility will be impacted. Here are all the ways to stay informed:

• A dedicated website where you’ll find a project overview, ways to donate, regular construction updates and announcements. Bookmark this site – you will want to return to it often!
• Social media posts and mobile app notifications
• Our monthly member newsletter and occasional emails
• Signage on the property and throughout the building

Our goal is to maintain facility access and functionality for members, with member safety our top priority at all times. With that in mind:

Beginning in May (exact date subject to the arrival of materials), member access to the facility will be temporarily relocated to the back/west side of the building to allow construction to begin on the new entrance and front of the building. Handicapped-accessible parking spots are being created near this temporary entrance. Please leave the closest parking spots for those who need them. Signs inside and outside the building will help guide you where you need to go during this first phase of construction. Check the website, social media and your YMCA mobile app for updates as we get closer to May. 

We appreciate your cooperation and support as we embark upon this great adventure. When construction is complete at the end of 2026 (fingers crossed for no major delays, weather or otherwise!), we will have a beautiful YMCA facility we can all be proud to call home.

Questions, comments, concerns? Contact me by phone at (515)410-9842 or email jen.damge@dmymca.org.

Thanks for being a member of the Y. We hope you agree that there’s truly No Place Like This Place! 

Jen Damge
Executive Director
Walnut Creek Family YMCA

P.S. We’re so close! We’ve already secured 75% of the funding for the Walnut Creek revitalization. We’d love for you to be part of the final push to bring this project across the finish line. You can help close the gap and make a lasting impact. Click here to make a gift!