Eugene Family YMCA

History

On April 22, 1887, a dozen young men gathered to discuss the creation of a YMCA on the campus of State University in Eugene City, Oregon. The first seven years of the Eugene YMCA saw intermittent growth. By 1909 the first YMCA was erected in downtown Eugene. The facility housed reading rooms, business offices, a gymnasium and a pool. Both the YMCA and YWCA used the building for socials and for studying. In 1918, the Y Hut was built on campus, serving as a student union for 32 years until the Erb Memorial Union was completed in 1950. By 1955, the Eugene Family YMCA moved to its present location at 2055 Patterson. The YMCA evolved from a community meeting place into a full fitness facility that served both men and women. During the 60s and 70s YMCA membership grew so quickly that by 1978 it was necessary to expand. The expansion added childcare, camping, tennis and teen programs. Today, this YMCA is one of the largest service organizations in Lane County.

Specialties

The Eugene Family YMCA has a long history of responding to the needs of Lane County's children, families, adults and seniors. The Y is so much more than a gym or fitness center! The Eugene Family YMCA is one of the largest service organizations in Lane County. We serve Lane County through facility memberships, healthy living programs, youth sports, childcare, swim lessons, volunteer opportunities and more.