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North Kansas City YMCA

Through a partnership with the City of North Kansas City, the Y operates the former North Kansas City Community Center. The partnership allows us to work together to serve more people and provide more programs to improve quality of life for people of all ages in our community. Amenities include cardio and strength training units, an indoor pool, indoor basketball courts and Kids Zone. The North Kansas City Y is also home to the New Americans Welcome Center, a community food pantry and the Best Buy Teen Tech Center.

Programs at the North Kansas City Y

At the North Kansas City Y, we help people of all ages be their best selves and reach their greatest potential through a variety of high impact programs that change lives. Choose from a range of programs focused on strengthening bodies, minds and communities.

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Becoming a Y member is easy and takes just a few minutes. Check out our latest membership offer, find the best membership type for your needs to get started.

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Your gift to the North Kansas City YMCA helps individuals and families of all ages be at their best. Join us to strengthen the community through nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

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A wide shot looking at swimming area, large slide and kiddie playground at North Kansas City YMCA pool
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Location Amenities

Wellness Center
Wellness Center
Walking Track
Walking Track
Teen Room
Teen Room
Steam Room
Steam Room
Indoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Gym
Gym
Family Locker Room
Family Locker Rooms
Dry Sauna
Dry Sauna
Rock Climbing Wall
Rock Climbing Wall
Community Room
Community Room

Best Buy
Teen Tech Center

The recording studio at the North Kansas City Best Buy Teen Tech Center

The Teen Tech Center is a drop-in, technology-driven, interactive space for teens ages 12-20 to be creative and develop new skills.

It’s free for young people to use the equipment and materials in the Teen Tech Center, and a YMCA membership is not required.

New American Welcome Center

Graduation ceremony for the second ESL Session
More than 150 people have graduated from the ESL program at the North Kansas City Y.

The North Kansas City YMCA is proud to offer a New American Welcome Center (NAWCs ). NAWCs at Ys across the country help immigrants—also referred to as newcomers—integrate into American society and help communities be welcoming and inclusive. This is achieved through a combination of integration services, collaborations with community leaders and businesses, and strategies to connect and build cross-cultural understanding between immigrants and U.S.-born residents.

Through the NAWC and other efforts, the North Kansas City YMCA has:

  • Organized more than 20 regional bridge-building and welcoming week events
  • Helped more than 150 people graduate from the English as a Second Language program
  • Helped immigrants pursue their dreams of becoming American citizens including hosting a naturalization ceremonies
  • Supported new Americans and others in our community through food distribution programs, helping to prevent hunger for those unsure of where their next meal will come from. So far, the North Kansas City YMCA has distributed 257,707 pounds of food to a total of 29,679 individuals to help fight hunger.
  • Promoted inclusion, dignity and equality throughout all of our programs

For more information, visit the North Kansas City YMCA or call 816.300.0531.

Food Pantry

Photo of food at the North Kansas City YMCA food pantry, including healthy crackers, nuts and fresh fruits.

These programs address a growing need for those unsure where their next meal will come from.

Marketplace Outreach Pantry: The Marketplace Outreach Pantry at the North Kansas City YMCA offers fresh fruits and vegetables, plus other items that will vary from time to time such as grains, whole wheat pastas, beans, healthy drinks (including almond milk and 100% juices), healthy snacks (such as granola, energy bars and nuts), and healthy condiments (such as olive oil mayonnaise). The food pantry is open by appointment, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information and to set up an appointment, contact the North Kansas City YMCA at 816.300.0531.

Mobile Food Distribution: Participants stay in their vehicles while volunteers load fresh produce, canned goods and a variety of other non-perishable items into their vehicles. All in need are welcome. First Friday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m.
For more information or to volunteer, call 816.300.0531 or email NKC@KansasCityYMCA.org.

NORTH KANSAS CITY YMCA
1999 Iron Street
North Kansas City, MO 64116
United States

Center Hours

Mon - Thu: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fri: 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

KIDS ZONE HOURS

Mon - Thu: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sun: Closed

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YMCA Partnership with Riverside Community Center

Group Exercise Class - Zumba
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Jun 2, 2023

Did you know that the YMCA of Greater Kansas City offers group exercise classes at the Riverside Community Center? Y members are eligible to participate in a variety of free classes.

In addition to the group exercises, Y members also have free access to pickle ball on the following days: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1-3:30 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required for pickle ball. Please call the Welcome Center at 816.741.4172 to sign up.

GEHA, YMCA and the Hunt Family Foundation Launch Joe Delaney Learn to Swim Program

YMCA instructors helps a student float on their back during a swim lesson as part of the inaugural Learn to Swim program with GEHA in summer 2022.
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Nov 1, 2022

To combat historic health inequities in aquatics, GEHA and its partners will provide up to 650 students with free swim lessons and equipment through the Joe Delaney Learn to Swim Program, Presented by GEHA. Lessons will focus on water safety and increasing access to aquatics.

To combat historic health inequities in the aquatics space, GEHA and its partners will provide up to 650 students with free swim lessons and equipment.
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