YMCA of Muncie

After years of planning and collaboration, the City of Muncie proudly opened a state-of-the-art YMCA facility in March 2025, marking a transformative investment in wellness, recreation and neighborhood revitalization. Located near Muncie Central High School, the facility anchors the McKinley-Whitely Live Learn Neighborhood initiative and replaces the aging Northwest YMCA. The $31 million project was funded through a mix of public and private support, including $1 million in READI funding. The 4,355-square-foot competition pool features eight 25-yard lanes with starting platforms and two 1-meter diving boards, offering a dedicated space for Muncie Central High School’s swim team and regional meets. The 1,819-square-foot wellness pool includes a zero-depth-entry play area with interactive spray features, ramping to deeper water with a volleyball net, basketball hoop, and open space for water aerobics and training. Beyond aquatics, the center includes a sauna, a gymnasium, a health clinic and flexible community spaces. The facility provides year-round aquatics access, youth programs, health services and inclusive design — serving as a vibrant hub for connection, enrichment and lifelong wellness in Muncie.

Lead Architect

Elevatus Architecture

Aquatic Design Consultant

Water Technology Inc. 

Components

• Competition pool
• 1-meter diving boards
• Starting blocks
• Spray features
• Basketball hoop
• Volleyball net

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