As we prepare for High Street’s final day of operations at the end of October, we invite you to join us throughout the month as we celebrate 64 years of impact, memories and community at the High Street YMCA.
Share Your High Street Story: Video and Written Testimonials
Share a favorite memory or what High Street has meant to you. Sign up for a time slot for video or share your story through this form. Video testimonials will take place in the lobby/front office Oct. 5-10 during these times:
- Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.– 12 p.m. & 4–7 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Commemorative Merchandise Pre-Sale — Now through Oct. 11
A pre-sale for t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, and hoodies will take place through Oct. 11 Place your order at the front desk display or the links above. We will also be giving out commemorative High Street stickers throughout October. See a Y team member to get yours!
Challenges & Events
64-Mile Run Challenge — All October | Wellness Center
64-Lap Swim Challenge — All October | Pool
Last Basketball Tournament — Oct. 24-25 | Gymnasium
High Street's Final Day
Friday, Oct. 30, 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Join us throughout the day as we celebrate some of High Street’s final moments in the current building:
- Classes - Jump Start at 6 a.m., Aqua Power at 10:30 a.m., Kim's class at 12 p.m. and Yoga at 12:30 p.m.
- The Last Shot, The Last Lap & The Last Hit - Final shots on the basketball court, final laps in our four pool lanes, and final games on both racquetball courts.
- The Last Scan & The Last Join - We'll recognize Roy Coffey, a 46-year consecutive member and the final person to join the High Street YMCA.
High Street’s impact will continue through the people and memories that have shaped it for 64 years. As we celebrate that legacy, we look forward to carrying that spirit of community, connection and belonging into the future of the Y in downtown Lexington.
We are still continuing our due diligence and negotiations with Proof Fitness. As soon as we’re able to share more information, we’ll reach out to both YMCA and Proof Fitness members with details. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
FAQs About The High Street YMCA Closure
The final day of operations at the High Street YMCA will be Friday, October 30, 2026, with regular hours of operation, 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
YMCA memberships are all-access and will continue after High Street closes, allowing members to use all YMCA of Central Kentucky locations, including the new downtown YMCA at 230 W. Main St. and the Tates Creek YMCA at 4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr.
The YMCA is committed to supporting High Street employees through the transition and will have priority consideration for positions at the two new locations. Group exercise classes currently being offered will shift to the new Proof Fitness location with the current instructors if they choose to make the transition. Staff will receive information about employment opportunities and next steps directly from YMCA leadership and Human Resources.
The property sale to Tramell Webb Partners, Inc. will be finalized in January 2027. The building will be razed with new construction of student housing to begin shortly thereafter.
Yes. The new downtown YMCA (formerly Proof Fitness) at 230 W. Main St. allows us to continue serving members in the heart of downtown Lexington while maintaining a strong and accessible YMCA presence in the community. At the same time, the YMCA Board of Directors remains committed to working toward building a full-service YMCA in the downtown area.
The addition of the downtown location allows the YMCA to continue serving members in downtown Lexington while creating time and flexibility to thoughtfully evaluate the long-term vision for a permanent downtown presence. The new location is an important part of continuing to serve the community today while we plan for the future.
Yes. Once the Proof Fitness acquisition closes, it will be part of the YMCA of Central Kentucky network and available to members with access to all YMCA locations.