Blaisdell YMCA  /  3335 Blaisdell Ave S.

One of the best-kept secrets in Minneapolis resides at the YMCA of Minneapolis. Most people think they know what the Y does: they think it’s a gym and swim. This is far removed from the reality of the mission and outside programming that the YMCA operates behind its health club façade.

For a span touching three centuries, the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis has been making a positive difference in people’s lives.

Times are certainly changing and people’s lives and schedules are getting more complex, but in the midst of all that change, some needs remain constant.  People need to engage in regular exercise to maintain good physical and mental health. Children need safe, caring places where they can be cared for and nurtured as they grow and learn new skills.  Older youth need positive adult role models, healthy experiences and places to make good friends.  Families need to play and have fun together; creating memories that become shared treasures.  The newly remodeled Blaisdell YMCA addresses those needs and it does so while placing a special emphasis on the urban population that often faces the greatest challenges. Our vision is to create facilities that are safe, clean, open to all and respond to the needs of the community.

This event has been designed to help the YMCA stay closely connected and grow as a more visible resource in the community. The YMCA thanks the LynLake community for all its help and support in both its capital campaigns and its annual fundraising. Thanks for helping to build strong families and strong communities, and stop and see the new facility on Blaisdell and 34th.