WILKES-BARRE, PA (Wednesday, January 21) — Both the men’s and women’s Locker Rooms at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA (40 West Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701) have finished renovations and are now open to members of the historic YMCA. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will commemorate the reopening on Wednesday, February 11 at 5 PM.
Media are encouraged to attend the event. RSVP’s and questions regarding the event can be sent to Jason.Minnick@WVymca.org.
The newly-remodeled locker rooms feature a red-light sauna, stunning showers, laundry & towel service and brand-new larger lockers. The women’s locker rooms also feature a private workout area for members renting a locker.
FREE day-use lockers for members opting not to rent a locker. The day-use lockers are part of a new universal locker room, which features four private showers/bathrooms and three new universal sinks and mirrors.
This project is a huge milestone for the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, one that reflects our shared commitment to creating welcoming, dignified spaces for everyone! Thanks to all that contributed financially to making this possible, including… Special thanks to our members for continuing to support the YMCA during the construction phase.
Ribbon-Cutting Details
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
5:00 PM
Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA - 40 W Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
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About the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA
Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit, committed to strengthening the Greater Wyoming Valley community for over 160 years. The Luzerne County based association now oversees eight locations with full YMCA’s in Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Hazleton (opening Summer 2026) and Freeland.
The GWVA YMCA also includes three child care centers (Pittston Township), Forty Fort, Bear Creek and YMCA Camp Kresge in White Haven. The GWVA YMCA empowers all by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections across NEPA.
