HERE FOR GOOD.

Exciting news — the steel for our new Y has officially arrived! Later this week, you’ll see a crane on the construction site lifting the beams into place, shaping the framework of our future Y. This phase will take about two months, and it’s a huge step toward bringing our vision to life.

Even more progress: most of the concrete building pad is complete, and the parking lot now has its first layer of asphalt. Every day, the site is transforming and we can’t wait for you to experience it!

There has been lots of activity at the future site of the new West Essex Y! We’re excited to share that crews have begun laying the footings and foundation for the new building. This phase of the project is expected to continue through September.

As work progresses, the elevator shaft is scheduled to go up in November, the concrete slab for the building will be poured in December, and steel will also start to be erected in December.

Please keep in mind that weather could impact this timeline, but work is on track and we are excited to witness the future Y take shape!

LIVINGSTON, NJ, June 3, 2025
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve officially broken ground on our new YMCA facility, bringing us one step closer to expanding our impact and building a space that will serve generations to come.

This exciting milestone marks the beginning of a transformation: more room for wellness, more programs for youth and families, and more opportunities for our community to connect, grow, and thrive together.

LIVINGSTON, NJ, June 2, 2025 – The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges today announces a new strategic partnership with Valley National Bank, beginning with the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art West Essex YMCA in Livingston. The comprehensive relationship between Valley and Metropolitan YMCA underscores a shared commitment to community, enhancing quality of life for area residents and businesses. The partnership was commemorated at the groundbreaking for the new facility on June 2.

We’re excited to share a major milestone in our journey to bring a brand-new YMCA facility to our community. This week marked the careful demolition of the existing structures at 304 S. Livingston Ave. in Livingston - the site where the new Y will be built.

The new Y will be more than just a building - it will be a vibrant hub for health, wellness, learning, and belonging. A place where all generations can come together, grow stronger, and find their Y. This new Y will be the largest Y to be built in Essex County in half a century - a game changer for our community!

We are thrilled to share that the Board of the Directors for our YMCA Association, the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, has approved the construction and financing of a brand new West Essex Y facility! This milestone brings us one step closer to expanding our capacity to serve many more individuals and families for generations to come. We appreciate the Y Board’s shared commitment to bringing this vision to life.

As previously announced, this beautiful, state-of-the-art facility will be located at 304 S. Livingston Ave. in Livingston, and is anticipated to open in late 2026.

The new Y will be approximately 54,000 square feet - more than double the size of the current facility - and include a number of exciting new amenities that promote the health and wellness of adults, children, and families. Features include: 12,000-square-foot, Wellness Center, Multiple spaces for group exercise, Airnasium,  Indoor walk/running track, Enhanced Aquatics Center, Three locker rooms, Child Watch area:, New outdoor field,  Community Kitchen, & 250 parking spaces

LIVINGSTON, NJ – The West Essex YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, is excited to unveil plans for its brand new, state-of-the art facility in Livingston. This ambitious new project will significantly enhance health and wellness opportunities in the community, with an anticipated opening in late 2026.

 To celebrate this milestone, the Y is planning a groundbreaking ceremony early this year, with an official date to be announced soon.

The West Essex Y announced in 2021 that it had outgrown its current facility and acquired the needed space to build a brand new Y at 304 S. Livingston Ave., on roughly 6 acres of land formerly belonging to Grace Lutheran Church, and within walking distance from the current Y.

LIVINGSTON, NJ, May 19, 2021
The West Essex YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, has acquired the needed space to build a brand new, state-of-the-art Y that will better serve the health and wellness and youth program needs of the community for many years to come. 

The Y has purchased the Grace Lutheran Church property at 304 South Livingston Ave., just walking distance from the current Y, and will be involving the community throughout the design and development process, conducting multiple studies in an attempt to solicit feedback so that the new facility is relevant and provides programs and amenities that are essential to members.