Build Your New Downtown Boise YMCA
Proud History. Bright future.Your Gift Matters!
For the first time in our history, every donor to our CapEd Downtown Boise YMCA capital campaign will be recognized on the facility’s donor wall. From $5 to $5 million and beyond, every gift has a place. Each and every name on the donor wall represents a belief in the future impact of the Y.
Donate before July 1 to make your mark on this historic building. Donors are welcome to join a hard-hat tour prior to opening and are invited to join us for a special pre-opening event.
When you donate to the CapEd Downtown Boise YMCA, you’re investing in more than just a building. You’re helping create a stronger, healthier, and more connected community. Your support enables us to expand access to life-changing programs for youth, families, and individuals of all backgrounds.
From wellness and education to childcare and outreach, every dollar makes a difference. As a donor, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your generosity is building a legacy of impact and may also receive recognition through exclusive naming opportunities and donor acknowledgments. Join us in shaping a brighter future for Boise.
“There’s no organization like the Y in terms of welcoming everyone and supporting everyone.”
– Lauren Mclean | Boise Mayor
“This city, this state would not be what it is today without the YMCA”
– Brad Little | Governor of Idaho
YOUR NEW CapEd DOWNTOWN BOISE YMCA WILL OFFER:
109k Square Foot Fully Accessible Facility
Including Kid Zone, Family Adventure Zone, multi-purpose community room, creator space, and more.
Aquatics Center
A six lane by 25-yard lap pool. A 25-yard recreation pool for swim lessons, family play time, and additional lap swimming. A “kiddie” pool with accessible beach entry and a small slide made especially for the little ones and steam room and sauna.
EGYM Fitness Technology
A program for members to create and track personalized strength training workouts
8 Fitness Studios
Members can enjoy group exercise classes like spin, yoga and warm yoga, Pilates, TRX, Healthy Living Studio, Mind/Body Studio and more. Don’t worry…Body Pump will come with us to the new Y!
THRIVE Center
THRIVE stands for Together Helping Realize Inclusive Victories Everyday. THRIVE is designed for children and young adults who are neurodiverse, but all are welcome! The THRIVE center will feature dedicated high sensory and low sensory spaces for all kinds of programming and self-discovery.
Sports Performance Training Space + Courts
Including basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts. Plus training turf, weight platforms, and plenty of space and resources for self-programmed multi-modal workouts or sessions with YMCA personal trainers—all surrounded by an elevated, indoor track with stunning views of the city and foothills.
Ninja Warrior Course
Our high-sensory THRIVE room will feature a 35 ft. ninja warrior course for members of all ages to try and enjoy. Race to the finish or just to see who can have the most smiles and laughs as you make your way through the course.
Cardio Zone
With an incredible view of the foothills, our new cardio room will feature 20% more space than our current Y. Get your heart pumping on treadmills, stair steppers, bikes, rowing machines, and more.
Recovery Space
Located on the second floor, the new Y will have dedicated areas for stretching, hydromassage and cryotherapy lounges, a dry cold plunge, and other recovery pieces. Adding time for recovery to your workout helps reduce muscle soreness and fatigue.
Pilates Reformers
Pilates is consistently ranked as a top workout because it is appealing to all fitness levels. Our new Y will have a dedicated Pilates Studio with 8 reformers offering the benefits of enhanced core strength, flexibility, and posture using spring resistance for a low-impact, full-body workout.
Weight Room
The new Y will feature 20% more space for weight machines and free weights in addition to EGYM and our sports performance training space.
Family Adventure Zone
Our expansive indoor jungle gym is perfect for energetic play and imaginative fun. This large-scale structure combines safety with excitement, encouraging active play and social interaction.
CapEd Credit Union
CapEd Credit Union is more than banking. The team at CapEd cares about education, our community, and your financial well-being. As partners at the YMCA, CapEd will offer an on-site branch for banking as well as workshops and coaching to help build or improve your financial health.
St. Lukes
St Luke’s will own 8,000 square feet inside the building. The YMCA and St. Luke’s will partner together to provide a broad range of wellness services designed to help members lead their healthiest lives.
Financial Assistance
No one is denied the Y’s service due to the inability to pay. The Treasure Valley Family YMCA believes that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, deserves access to our services. All children deserve the chance to realize their potential, all people deserve access to the tools and education that will help them live healthier, and all people deserve equal access to support from Y friends and neighbors.
MAKE YOUR MARK ON THE NEW CapEd DOWNTOWN BOISE YMCA
Leave a lasting legacy while helping us build a vibrant, inclusive space for health, wellness, and community connection.
For the first time in our history, every donor to our CapEd Downtown Boise YMCA capital campaign will be recognized on the facility’s donor wall. From $5 to $5 million and beyond, every gift has a place. Each and every name on the donor wall represents a belief in the future impact of the Y.
Donate before July 1 to make your mark on this historic building. Donors are welcome to join a hard-hat tour prior to opening and are invited to join us for a special opening event on November 6.
Whether you’re honoring a loved one, celebrating your family, or showcasing your organization’s commitment to the community, your contribution will make a visible and lasting impact. Be part of something truly transformative.
The Treasure Valley Family YMCA has been the heart of the downtown Boise community since our founding in 1891. Located on the seam of the residential North End, the Downtown business core, adjacent to Boise High School, and near the Idaho State Capitol, we serve one of the most diverse communities in the state.
Due to immense population growth, the YMCA’s services have outgrown our current 54-year-old facility and the building lacks the capacity to continue meeting vital community needs. In response to these identified needs, we are embarking upon a legacy project — the construction of the new CapEd Downtown Boise YMCA facility — which will be the anchor of a mixed-use four block catalytic revitalization project.
Our collaborative vision consists of constructing a barrier-free YMCA for people of all ages and abilities and will provide a warm welcome that is reflective of Boise today and in the future. By co-locating and co-producing services, the YMCA, alongside our partners in healthcare, education, finance, the non-profit and government sectors, will provide comprehensive solutions for community challenges and unprecedented space for personal growth, access, and opportunity.
This is an exciting time in the story of the CapEd Downtown Boise YMCA and we look forward to sharing our progress with the community. Please keep reading for the answers to frequently asked questions and contact us if you need any additional information or would like to get involved.
| SPECS | Current | Future |
| Facility Size | 72,000 sq ft of usable space | 109,000 sq ft fully accessible |
| Membership Capacity | 11,500 members | 16,000 members |
| Facility Visits Per Month | 55,000 | 100,000 |
Footsteps to the Future 1-Mile Run/Walk
Be part of the celebration as we kick off a new chapter for our community. Join us directly before the official Grand Opening of the CapEd Downtown YMCA for a special Grand Opening Walk that brings neighbors, families, and partners together in a fun, active way.
This community walk is designed for all ages and abilities. It’s a chance to move, connect, and share in the excitement as we prepare to open the doors of this beautiful new facility. Whether you’re a longtime YMCA member or discovering the Y for the first time, this walk is a meaningful way to join the celebration and be part of Boise history.
Registration for this event includes a Commemorative Grand Opening T-Shirt. But if you can’t join the walk but would still like to purchase a Grand Opening t-shirt for pick-up or delivery, click here to reserve.
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Downtown Boise YMCA
What is the status of construction on the new CapEd Downtown Boise Y?
The Y, alongside our construction team, was excited to be in a position to open the CapEd Downtown Boise Y ahead of our originally projected timeline. Everyone involved has worked incredibly hard to make that early opening possible, and we deeply appreciate the effort and commitment that has gone into this project.
We recently learned of a slight shift in the construction schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. As a result, we will need to adjust our opening to a date that more closely aligns with our original timeline.
While we do not yet have a confirmed date, we anticipate celebrating the grand opening of the CapEd Downtown Boise Y sometime between mid-December and early January. Our team is actively working to finalize the details and will share an updated opening date as soon as it is confirmed.
In the meantime, consistent with our original plans, the current Downtown Y will continue to serve our members and participants without interruption. We are grateful for your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you to the new space very soon.
Click here to see a video of our groundbreaking ceremony.
What amenities will the new Y have?
Your new Y will be a state-of-the-art facility built to serve our growing community. Amenities and services include:
- Aquatic Center – indoor pool space with special filters for the air and water, making it easier to breath in an aquatic environment for swimming lessons, AquAbility, therapeutic water exercise, competitive swim teams, and recreational swimming for youth, adults, and families.
- Cardio floor, weight room, sports performance, and gymnasium – space dedicated to a variety of customizable exercise routines and multi-purpose space for court sports and indoor recreational activity.
- Group exercise studios – multi-purpose space utilized for a variety of exercise options and populations.
- Healthy Living Center – dedicated programming space for evidence-based health intervention services for individuals with or in recovery from chronic illnesses.
- Child Development Center – licensed childcare programming for youth ages 6 weeks-5 years old and before/after-school and summer childcare for youth ages 5-15 years old, doubling the current capacity.
- Two-story indoor playground!
- T.H.R.I.V.E. (Together Helping Realize Inclusive Victories Everyday) Center – dedicated programming space to serve individuals and families with diverse abilities.
- Youth Activity Center and Kid Zone – dedicated drop-in enrichment program space for youth ages 6 weeks-17 years old.
- Maker Space and Intergenerational Room – classroom-style spaces used for specialized programs including STEM, workforce development and life-skills, plus open-use for people of all ages to create, up-skill, and socialize together through use of technology, cooking, and more.
How is this impacting downtown?
The CapEd Downtown Boise Y, in addition to the other redevelopment happening in the area, will positively transform our area, bringing activity and additional services such as a financial and healthcare partner.
How can I join the YMCA?
Click here to learn more about Y membership or visit any Treasure Valley Family YMCA facility to join as a member:
DOWNTOWN BOISE YMCA
1050 W State Street
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208 344 5501
WEST BOISE YMCA & BOISE CITY AQUATIC CENTER
5959 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713
Phone: 208 377 9622
CALDWELL YMCA
3720 S Indiana Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: 208 454 9622
TOMLINSON SOUTH MERIDIAN YMCA
5155 S Hillsdale Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: 208 331 9622
Your YMCA membership also allows you to use any of the Treasure Valley facilities. Find our other locations here.
Will you have a Child Development Center for working families?
Yes! The CapEd Downtown Y will operate a 134-seat full-time early learning center adjacent to the new building. This center will be the newest center of 33 childcare sites across the Treasure Valley. For more information on our child development programs, visit Child Care & Preschool.
Will there be job openings at the new YMCA?
Through the expansion of space and programming, the Y anticipates a need for additional staff in several areas of operation. One area of significant expansion is early education and childcare. Adjacent to the Y, we will own and operate a 134-seat childcare center to provide full-time infant, toddler, and preschool care.
To learn more about our current and future job opportunities, please visit our website at Employment.
Will you offer more group exercise classes?
With additional space, we do anticipate providing additional classes to serve our members.
Will there be laundry service available?
Yes, if you currently have laundry service we will continue to make this available. Members who join after the new building opens will not have this option.
Will my favorite exercise class be held?
Yes, we will plan to offer all of our popular classes in the new facility, and even more. There will studio dedicated primarily to yoga, one for cycling and several multipurpose space. In fact the number of studios increasing from 5 to 8 and all will be well lit, well ventilated and spacious.
Does the new facility have anything the existing one does not?
So much more – there will be an indoor track, a sports performance space, functional training, hydro massage, and cryotherapy. The new Y will also have EGYM fitness technology that will help members reach higher levels of wellness. In addition there will be a THRIVE neurodivirsity center a ninja course, a teen maker space with sound studio. The new Y will also be very accessible and easy to navigate.
When will the new Y open?
While we do not yet have a confirmed date, we anticipate celebrating the grand opening of the CapEd Downtown Boise Y in mid-December to early January. Our team is actively working to finalize the details and will share an updated opening date as soon as it is confirmed.
In the meantime, consistent with our original plans, the current Downtown Y will continue to serve our members and participants without interruption. We are grateful for your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you to the new space very soon.
Where can I park during construction?
As of November 2024, parking is currently available in front of the current Downtown Boise YMCA as well as additional parking in the vicinity. This includes:
- 44 new spaces at 10th and State
- 10 new spaces at 10th and Jefferson
- 24 new spaces at 12th and Jefferson are available after 5 p.m. and on weekends
Click here to view a map with available parking highlighted in Yellow.
Will there be disruptions to my YMCA membership?
Your membership and ability to use our current Downtown Y facility will not be disrupted during the construction process. Our current Downtown Y will remain open and operational until the new facility is complete.
Your YMCA membership also allows you to use any of the Treasure Valley facilities. Find our other locations here.
I am concerned about road closures. Can you tell me what to expect during construction?
It is anticipated that there will be road closures but when and for how long are not known at this time. We will continue to update this space and communicate any news via email newsletters and social media as we know more.
How can I get involved?
The new Y will act as a service hub in the center of a larger redevelopment of downtown Boise. This once-in-a-lifetime project takes the entire community to bring to life. To give a gift today, click here. To learn more ways to be involved, schedule a vision tour by emailing donors@ymcatvidaho.org.
Will a membership at the new Downtown Y cost more?
The Y operates under a model where new capital projects are fully funded through donations and partner sources. This means that the project costs will not influence our membership pricing model. As with any other Treasure Valley Family Y program or facility, no one is turned away due to the inability to pay.
For information regarding our financial assistance program, please visit our website here: Financial Assistance
Will you have a cafe or some kind of an eating area for members?
The Intergen, at the heart of the new Y, will offer coffee throughout the morning, and will be a space for relationship building for all members.
Will there be parking available?
A parking garage will be constructed on the half block South of the new YMCA building. Members will be able to access that building. We will make use of this garage as easy as possible for members. The garage should increase the number of spots available dramatically.
Will there be a steam room, sauna and hot tub?
There will be a steam and sauna on the pool decks. There is not a hot tub planned for this facility.
What part does CapEd have in the building?
CapEd is an amazing partner. They will have a full service branch inside the Y and will provide financial counseling and literacy classes for anyone at no cost!
What part does St. Luke’s have in the building?
St Luke’s will own 8000sf inside of the building. The Y and St. Luke’s will partner together to provide a broad range of wellness services designed to help members lead their healthiest lives.