New Library + YMCA Facility
Readers, runners, and Edmond residents at large can look forward to a new library and YMCA location at 4701 E 15th Street. Or, more relatably, on the east side of I-35 next to Henderson Hills Baptist Church. The August 8th groundbreaking will mark the start of an anticipated 18-month construction process, landing the open date sometime in early 2026.
While Edmond’s existing library and two YMCA locations are well-loved and fully-utilized, Edmond’s Assistant City Manager, Andy Conyers, spoke to the need for this new development.
“We have one Metropolitan Library within Edmond’s city limits, and it’s the busiest in our state,” he explained. “And our Mitch Park YMCA is also the busiest of the 14 within the greater OKC metro area. We need more space because people are using the space – it’s a great problem to have.”
So, the YMCA and the City of Edmond partnered to meet this demand. “We have had such success in the last 15 years with partnerships between our city, schools, and in this case, the YMCA. We find that when we pool our resources, our citizens get better spaces.”
With that in mind, the solution arose to house both community resources under the same roof. The combined space will total 71,989 square feet. 52,974 square feet will be dedicated to the YMCA, 12,317 square feet to the library, and the balance of 6,607 square feet will be joint space to include the entrance lobby and meeting rooms.
As GH2 Architects and Crossland Construction bring the project to life, a key focus is maintaining the natural beauty of the area. “We aim to preserve as many of the trees as possible. Our partnership with Henderson Hills which allows us to share parking is helping us achieve that goal. It will blend beautifully with the area.”
The facility will feature an indoor pool, splash pad, basketball court, indoor track, sauna, fitness and equipment and amenities similar to those available at the existing location at Mitch Park. Members can also enjoy studio spaces, and locker rooms. Within the library, the public can access meeting rooms, a Maker Space or collaborate workspace, adult and children’s book collections, and a drive-thru book drop-off system for optimum convenience.
“This is really a multigenerational community space,” Andy said. “People of all ages can enjoy this space. What the City of Edmond loves about partnering with nonprofits is it lowers the barriers for people to utilize the space. This will be a tremendous quality-of-life asset for our community.”
Though a formal name for the facility is yet to be announced, progress is moving quickly. The YMCA, library, and name will be here in 2026.