Opening day for the Morris Hospital YMCA is Monday, December 16! And, as we prepare to welcome the community to this wonderful new facility, we invite you to take a look at our winter group fitness, lap pool, and gymnasium schedules!
Join the Morris Hospital YMCA During Our Grand Opening Membership Sale
The new Morris Hospital YMCA will officially open its doors to serve the community on Monday, December 16! This much-anticipated grand opening date will mark the culmination of a 19-month construction phase for Grundy County’s first full-facility YMCA.
JOIN TODAY AND SAVE
Join the Morris Hospital YMCA during our Grand Opening Sale and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee – a savings of up to $120!
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Sale Continues Through December 25
FACILITY LOCATION AND HOURS
2200 W. Dupont Avenue
Morris, IL 60450
Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
FACILITY AMENITIES
- An Eight-Lane Lap Pool
- An Aquatics Viewing Area
- A State-of-the-Art Wellness Center
- Group Exercise Studios
- A Cycling Room
- A Functional Training Area
- A Healthy Eating Kitchen
- Multi-Purpose Rooms
- Gathering and Meeting Spaces
- Engaging Youth Play Spaces
- A Gymnasium
- Basketball Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Indoor and Outdoor Walking Tracks
- Outdoor Fields
- An Outdoor Playground
YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes.
A full list of member benefits can be viewed here.
Morris Hospital YMCA Excited to Share Membership Welcome Packet
Opening day for the Morris Hospital YMCA is less than a month away! And, as we prepare to welcome the community to this wonderful new facility, we invite you to take a look the membership welcome packet below to learn more about what the YMCA can do for you and your family!
OPENING DAY FOR THE NEW MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 16

Early Bird Memberships Available Through December 1
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA announced today that the new Morris Hospital YMCA, which will be located at 2200 W. Dupont Avenue, will officially open its doors to serve the community on Monday, December 16. This much-anticipated grand opening date will mark the culmination of a 19-month construction phase for Grundy County’s first full-facility YMCA.
Built in partnership with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, the new 60,000-square-foot YMCA facility will feature an eight-lane lap pool, a state-of-the-art health and wellness center, a gymnasium and indoor walking track, group exercise studios, a cycling room, a healthy eating kitchen, engaging youth play spaces, and meeting rooms. Surrounded by property that is planned for residential development, the new YMCA will be located adjacent to Morris Grade School and West Side Park, and will feature an outdoor walking track.
A mainstay in the Grundy County community for the last decade, the YMCA has been working collaboratively with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers to enhance the health and wellness of Grundy County residents since opening its temporary facility in 2015 in downtown Morris. In its new home on Dupont Avenue, the YMCA will offer expanded year-round programs in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for residents of all ages.
“We are very excited to welcome the community to the new Morris Hospital YMCA,” said Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and Chief Executive Officer Katy Leclair. “We look forward to working with our partners at Morris Hospital to create a welcoming community center where residents of all ages can participate in high-quality and impactful programs. December 16 will be a monumental day as we officially open our doors on Dupont Avenue and see the dreams of our generous donors and community partners, loyal YMCA members, and hardworking volunteers and employees realized,” added Leclair.
As construction of the new facility nears completion, area residents are invited to take advantage of exclusive pre-opening membership opportunities as part of the YMCA’s Early Bird Membership Sale, which will run through December 1. Early Bird Members will enjoy priority access when the new facility opens in December.
YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes. Ensuring that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay, the Y proudly invests nearly $1 million into its members and the community each year through its financial assistance program, providing scholarship assistance and free community programming.
The YMCA will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
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Morris Hospital YMCA Invites the Community to Attend ‘Coffee with the YMCA’ Events
As we prepare to open the new Morris Hospital YMCA in early 2025, the Y is excited to invite the community to participate in our ‘Coffee with the YMCA’ events this fall! These meet and greets will be wonderful opportunities to learn more about the new facility, future programming, membership opportunities, and grand opening festivities.
Tuesday, September 17*
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Wesley Center
111 W. North Street
Morris, IL 60450
*Complimentary child care services will be available onsite at this meeting.
Tuesday, October 1*
6-7 p.m.
Wesley Center
111 W. North Street
Morris, IL 60450
*Complimentary child care services will be available onsite at this meeting.
Monday, October 7
8-9 a.m.
Morris City Hall
700 N. Division Street
Morris, IL 60450
Tuesday, October 8
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Coal City Schools Administrative Center
550 S. Carbon Hill Road
Coal City, IL 60416
Charter Memberships On Sale Now for the New Morris Hospital YMCA
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Demonstrate your support for the Y’s mission in Grundy County by becoming a Charter Member of the new Morris Hospital YMCA. Located just west of Morris Grade School on Dupont Avenue, our new 60,000-square-foot YMCA facility is scheduled to open in early 2025.
As a Charter Member, you’ll enjoy unparalleled benefits, special perks, and a front-row seat to our grand opening:
PRIORITY ACCESS IN DECEMBER 2024
Charter Members will be among the first to experience our new state-of-the-art facility and innovative programs.
COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS
Charter Members will receive a welcome kit packed with exciting one-of-a-kind YMCA gear and grand opening gifts.
EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
Charter Members will be invited to an exclusive preview event during our Grand Opening week in December.
RECOGNITION ON DONOR SIGNAGE
The everlasting legacy of each Charter Member will also be honored on a permanent donor sign, displayed within the new building.
SPECIAL SAVINGS AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT YMCA MEMBERS
Stop by the Morris Community YMCA or contact Membership Operations Director Michele Claysen at (815) 744-3939 ext. 305 or via email at [email protected] to learn more about these savings!
PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY!
To become a Charter Member, please click below:
