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OPENING SPRING 2026
On November 7, 2024 voters in the College Community School District approved the design and construction of a new wellness center. The facility will be located on the north side of 76th Avenue just west of Prairie Heights.
The project is a collaborative effort between the College Community School District, YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area, Conlon Construction, OPN Architects, and the City of Cedar Rapids, who have partnered to bring this important community initiative to life. First, the new center has a name! With input from the College Community School District facilities committee, the district decided on the Prairie Summit YMCA.
Key features of the Prairie Summit YMCA include both competition and recreation pools, which will serve as the home venue for Prairie swim teams and offer aquatic opportunities for younger students. Beyond its impressive aquatics amenities, the facility will feature locker rooms, two competition wood courts, a turf area, a walking track, cardio and fitness space, and two multi-use fitness classrooms. These amenities will be connected by a central core that will house a lobby, gathering space, YMCA administrative offices, and a café with seating. Site work and construction began this fall with completion projected for spring 2026.
CONSTRUCTION PICTURES & UPDATES
Monthly updates from the College Community School District, Conlon Construction, and the YMCA will be provided below.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership at the Prairie Summit YMCA allows use of the Helen G. Nassif YMCA, the Marion YMCA and YMCA Camp Wapsie. In addition, most Y's throughout the country participate in National Reciprocity so you can use other YMCA's while traveling. Please call ahead to ensure participation from that local facility.
WHO CAN USE THE PRAIRIE SUMMIT YMCA?
The Prairie Summit YMCA will be the newest addition to facilities in the network of the Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA. Members of the Prairie Summit YMCA can use the Helen G. Nassif YMCA and the Marion YMCA in addition to this facility.
DO COLLEGE COMMUNITY DISTRICT RESIDENTS RECEIVE A DISCOUNT?
Yes, in 2026 when the faciity is close to an open date, we will announce the date when the 30% discount for District residents will becom active.
We expect to post open positions in the fall of 2025. Open positions will be posted on the YMCA CAREERS page, which lists all open positions and includes our online application.
DOES THE YMCA OFFER ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD MEMBERSHIP?
YES! The local YMCA provides over $1 million in financial assistance to local community members to ensure access to the Y. No one is turned away for an inability to pay. From membership to registrations for sports or swimming, the Y fees are based on a sliding scale fee structure.