A Future Worth Investing In
About Us
Our YMCA is more than a building. It is a place where children learn to swim, families spend time together, older adults stay active and connected, and people of all ages find a sense of belonging.
These pools are a VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE. Preserving them means protecting opportunities & memories for generations to come.
Preserving a Legacy for Future Generations
Community Assets in Need of Investment
Budget
The YMCA's deep pool was built in 1952, while the shallow pool was constructed in the 1980s. Together, these pools have served our community for decades, but age is taking its toll.
A recent aquatic facility assessment identified several high-priority infrastructure needs:
McDonald Family Deep Pool
- Refurbish Windows & Gutters$250,000
- Hot Water and Heating Boilers$330,000
- Refurbish Main Drain$50,000
- Replace Pool Pump$10,000
- Replace Pool Controller$5,000
- New Ladders & Ladder Anchors$40,000
- Epoxy Grout - Entire Pool$100,000
- Replace Ceiling Lights with LED$40,000
- Contingency$75,000
Total $900,000
First Interstate Bank Shallow Pool
- HVAC Upgrades$100,000
- Replace Pool Controller$10,000
- New Ladders & Ladder Anchors$30,000
- Epoxy Grout - Pool Walls$40,000
- Contingency$20,000
Total $200,000
Project Total: $1,100,000
Combined Total
Sample amounts for review — not current fundraising totals.
$550,000 raised of $1,100,000 (50%)
Naming Opportunities
A two-year pledge period has been established, with gifts payable monthly, quarterly, or annually. All gifts are tax-deductible.
Gifts of $1,000+ will be recognized on the YMCA main donor wall.
MISSION FIRST!
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Where Every Age, Every Stage and Every Ability Belongs - Impact Runs Deep
The Billings Family YMCA is home to one of Eastern Montana’s most heavily utilized aquatic facilities, welcoming more than 60,000 pool visits each year.
- ★ Lifesaving Swimming Instruction
- ★ Therapeutic Exercise
- ★ Youth Athletics
- ★ Adaptive Recreation
- ★ Older Adult Wellness
- ★ Resource for Community Partners including Special Olympics, COR Enterprises, Boy Scouts, the Billings Fire Department and military groups that utilize the pools for adaptive recreation, training, and water rescue exercises.
For generations, these pools have been more than a place to swim – they have been a place to learn, grow, heal, connect, and create lasting memories. Thousands of children, families, and older adults have benefited from swim lessons, athletics, wellness, and therapeutic programs.
2025 Annual numbers based on class participation and hourly open-swim counts.
736 | Swimming Lessons Lifesaving skills. Lifelong confidence. Building safer, stronger swimmers. |
11,941 | Water Exercise Building strength, mobility, and wellness along with community. |
| 60,741 | McDonald Family Deep Pool Keeping our community active, healthy, and connected. |
| 11,941 | First Interstate Bank Shallow Pool A place to move, recover, and thrive. Wellness and recreation for all. |
| $450,000 | 2025 Annual Financial Assistance Made Y membership and programs possible for everyone, regardless of income, ability, or circumstance. |
HOME of the Billings Family YMCA Seahawks Swim Team
Where young swimmers build confidence, discover their potential and find a community that feels like home.
402 N 32nd St.
Billings, MT 59101
Angela Slade, Development Director
406.294.1641
aslade@billingsymca.org