Last Updated: 07/07/2026
McGaw YMCA’s Annual Maintenance & Amenities Closures will begin on August 2. During this time, certain amenities at the Y will be temporarily unavailable as we complete important repairs and improvements designed to enhance your member experience and ensure the continued care of our facilities.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these improvements, and we encourage you to explore our other amenities and programs while your favorite spaces are being refreshed. All completion dates are anticipated and subject to change.
NEW! VIEW CLOSURES IN CALENDAR FORMAT
GYM, SWIM, & FITNESS WINGS
Group Studios 4 & 5: Closed August 2 – 9
- Floor refinishing
- Lighting repairs
- Painting
- Deep cleaning
Group Studios 2 & 3: Closed August 8 – 16
- Floor refinishing on Skydeck
- Replace ceiling tiles
- Deep cleaning
Sebring Lewis Center Gym & Indoor Track: Closed August 8 – 16
Plus, Stair C and Elevator C
- Annual wood floor refinishing and re-lining
- Info Board installation
- Elevator C upgrades
- Wall repairs and touch ups
- Painting
Pools (4-Lane & 6-Lane): Closed August 8 – 30
- Pools drained and regrouted
- Deep cleaning and stainless steel repairs
- Wall and tilework touch ups
- Ladder and stair repairs
- Overflow drain grate replacement
- Deep cleaning of pool decks
POOL RECIPROCITY: During this time, McGaw Y members will have the option to swim at Northwestern University’s Norris Aquatics Center. Click here for details.
Group Studio 1: Closed August 17 – 21
- Annual wood floor refinishing
- Polishing windows and mirrors
- Deep cleaning and touch ups
Fitness Center: Closed August 24 – 30
- Equipment rotation
- Carpet cleaning and replacement
- Mirror upgrades
- New TV’s
- Info Board installation
- Deep cleaning
FINTESS CENTER RECIPROCITY: During this time, McGaw Y members will have the option to use the Northwestern University Henry Crown Sports Pavilion. Click here for details.
Racquet Courts Area: Closed September 6 – 12
- Courts wall repairs
- Carpet cleaning
LOCKER ROOMS
Family Locker Room: Closed August 7 – 10
- Shower repairs
- Floor repair
- Deep cleaning
Everybody’s Locker Room: Closed August 8 – 16
- Deep cleaning
Men’s Locker Room: Closed August 17 – 30
- Epoxy flooring upgrades
- Steam room regrouting
- Ceiling repair
- Fan installation
- Deep cleaning
Women’s Locker Room: Closed August 24 – 30
- Steam room regrouting
- Shower repairs
- Deep cleaning
ADDITIONAL CLOSURES
Mens/Womens Restrooms (Level 2): Closed August 2 – 8
- Window repair
- A/C unit installation
- Please use the toilets in the All-Gender Restroom (Level 2) and SLC Gym during this time
McGaw YMCA Children’s Center: Closed August 10 – 21
- Classroom and common space deep cleaning
- Youth restrooms renovations – 2nd Floor and lower level
- Kitchen flooring replacement
Chinnock Community Room: Closed August 17 – 30
- Deep cleaning
Kids Club: Closed August 24 – 30
- Equipment rotation and disinfection
- Carpet cleaning
McGaw YMCA 1000 Grove Street Building: Closed August 28
- The McGaw YMCA will be closed on this day to work on facilities projects. We appreciate your understanding as we invest in our YMCA to better serve our community.
We will provide notice of any changes to the schedule on this page as the projects progress.