On September 25th 2025 at Caroline Coleman Stadium, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, in partnership with the Inglewood Unified School District, unveiled a vision for a $40 million YMCA center in Inglewood poised to become a beacon of opportunity, health, and community connection. City leaders helped launch the campaign and celebrated the establishment of a vital community institution.
This momentous occasion celebrates the return of the Inglewood YMCA, which served as a cornerstone of the community, fostering youth development and family wellness from 1941 until its closure in 2009. The new, planned $40 million facility represents a significant investment in equity and access for several communities. It is designed to meet the unique needs of residents across Inglewood, Hawthorne, and Lennox by providing high-quality, inclusive programs and much-needed recreational options, including aquatic and basketball facilities. The project aims to create a lasting legacy where families, students, and neighbors can gather, grow, and thrive as a Center for Community Well-Being.
“For nearly seven decades, starting in 1941, the YMCA was a cornerstone in Inglewood. We are proud to re-establish this vital institution as a place where everyone belongs and can grow, give, and get involved, deeply rooted in the community’s history while investing in its future.”
-Victor Dominguez, President & CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Youth Speaker (from Crenshaw Family YMCA)
At the Inglewood Event, special guests from the City of Inglewood and Inglewood Unified School District came to share their remarks of inspiration and hope for this future vision for communities and neighboring communities of Inglewood.
-Dr. James Morris, Inglewood Unified School District, County Administrator
-Dr. Carliss McGhee, Inglewood Unified School District, Board Vice President
-Mayor James T. Butts, City of Inglewood
-Inglewood Unified School District Marching Band
-John Semcken, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Board Member, Inglewood Task Force Chair
We thank everyone who came to this event for their support, and to celebrate the vision for the Inglewood Family YMCA!
Learn more about the Inglewood Family YMCA Capital Campaign at, ymcaLA.org/InglewoodCapital
