The Longmont YMCA will end its membership, fitness, and aquatics operations at the end of February, according to an email sent to members Tuesday, with city officials exploring a potential takeover of the facility’s recreation functions.
In the message to Longmont YMCA members and program participants, YMCA of Northern Colorado President and CEO Chris Coker said the organization has been working with the City of Longmont since October on a partnership that would divide services at the facility.
Under the proposed arrangement, the city would assume responsibility for aquatics, fitness, and recreation programming, while the YMCA would continue operating its licensed childcare services at the site. Those services include preschool, summer camp, and before- and after-school care programs…