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Kolar Family YMCA Downey 2026: New Funding, Facilities and Opening Plans

Conceptual Kolar Family YMCA Downey redevelopment with updated community recreation facilities

The Kolar Family YMCA Downey redevelopment received another important boost in October 2026. California Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco announced $1.5 million in state funding to support the transformation of the longstanding community recreation center at 11531 Downey Avenue. The investment forms part of a much larger $23.5 million capital campaign led by the YMCA of Metropolitan […]