On January 22, 2026, the YMCA Association Board of Directors announced its decision to consolidate its services in the greater east side Indianapolis community, as well as consolidate its early learning programming. This step is necessary to secure long-term sustainability of YMCA services in central Indiana. Part of the decision includes closure of the Ransburg YMCA, effective March 31, 2026. YMCA leadership had been working to address ongoing financial challenges at that center and ultimately determined that closure was the only remaining path open.
“This decision was not made lightly,” said Gregg Hiland, President and CEO of YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. “Our staff, volunteers and community members worked tirelessly the past 18 months to address ongoing financial pressures at the Ransburg center. We explored every option but found no viable solutions for sustainability for this location. While this outcome is painful, it was made to preserve our mission and our ability to serve the central Indiana community for years to come.”
The YMCA will work closely with members at the Ransburg location to identify a new primary center. Several YMCA locations serve overlapping areas of the eastside — and in many cases, other centers are closer to where members live.
Due to external funding changes creating unsustainable financial pressure, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis also decided to suspend early learning programs at the Baxter, Benjamin Harrison and Ransburg centers.
“The YMCA remains deeply committed to its members and the greater Indianapolis community,” said YMCA Association Board Chair Joe White. “We will work alongside community leaders to identify the best options for everyone who depends on the YMCA.”
The YMCA looks forward to welcoming Ransburg members at other centers and supporting families through this transition.
