YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Breaks Ground on Association’s First-Ever Pickleball Facility

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City celebrated the official groundbreaking of its first-ever outdoor pickleball facility, which will be located next to the Earlywine Park YMCA. The 8-court, 15,600 square-foot complex is set to open in April 2025 and will be named the Thurman Family Pickleball Center in honor of the […]
Mental Health Community Care at the Y

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is encouraging community members to care for themselves and others. Mental health is how we think, feel and act. At the Y, we recognize that we all have mental health, and mental health is an important part of our overall […]
Helping Your Resolutions Stick

New Year’s resolutions can be a fresh start for many of us, but sometimes it’s hard to really nail down exactly what we plan to accomplish in the next year. Often, our resolutions revolve around eating better, quitting a negative habit, or building a better routine into our daily lives. While the big, grand ideas […]
Ten Tips for Tackling the Holiday Temptation

The holidays often center around food, family and fun. The smell of food drifting from the kitchen is a staple in nearly every household, paired nicely with the sound of football on the TV. Whether you’re an early riser hoping to catch the first run of the big parade on TV or sleeping in until […]
A Heart-Healthy Checklist

February is American Heart Month, a time when organizations around the country share information and tips about improving (or maintaining) heart health. We’ve created a consolidated list that tells you what you need to know about heart-healthy living and steps you can take to improve the health and function of your body’s most vital organ. […]
Kick Off Summer with Healthy Kids Day at the Y
The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 30, encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids and set them up for a summer of success. Participating Ys will host events filled with games, local vendors, activities, bounce houses and demonstrations, all designed […]