Linwood YMCA
LOCATION DETAILS Linwood YMCA
Welcome to the Linwood Family YMCA, also known as the James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center — a welcoming hub of wellness, youth development, and connection in the heart of urban Kansas City. Whether you’re here to stay active, build skills, or find community support, this branch is for you and your family.
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Membership Membership at Linwood YMCA
Linwood YMCA
Welcome to the Linwood Family YMCA, also known as the James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center — a welcoming hub of wellness, youth development, and connection in the heart of urban Kansas City. Whether you’re here to stay active, build skills, or find community support, this branch is for you and your family.
Linwood is more than a fitness center. Alongside a wellness center with strength and cardio equipment, an indoor pool, and basketball and gym space, you’ll find innovative community spaces like a Teen Tech Center, a community garden, a teaching kitchen, a community room, and a food pantry — bringing technology access, nutrition education, and youth engagement together under one roof.
From swim lessons and youth sports to group exercise and personal training, the programs here support every member of the family. A partnership with University Health even brings a primary care and behavioral health clinic adjoining the Y, making the Linwood Y a true multifaceted hub of opportunity and well-being for the community it serves.
Location
Hours
CENTER HOURS
- Mon-Thu: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Fri: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Sat: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sun: Noon – 4 p.m.
- Wellness Center
- Indoor Pool
- Basketball Court
- Teen Tech Center
- Community Room
- Community Garden
- Food Pantry
- Teaching Kitchen
Rates
Individual Plans
SCHEDULES REGISTER FOR ACTIVITIES
OUR STAFF MEET THE TEAM
ANTHONY FLETCHER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kansas City native who joined the Y in May 2016. Holds a Master of Christian Education and is an ordained pastor. Outside the Y, he founded Redeemed Ministries Bible Church in December 2010. His mission involves “bridging the gap between the word of God and modern-day culture.”
DAISY JOHNSON
PROGRAM DIRECTOR II
Kansas City native who began in August 2025. Holds a Sports Management degree. Enjoys spending time with family, friends, and staying active. Passionate about “serving and building the community.”
FAQ YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Linwood features a wellness center with strength and cardio equipment, an indoor pool for swim lessons and aquatic recreation, and basketball and gym space. Beyond traditional fitness, you’ll also find a Teen Tech Center, a community room, a teaching kitchen, a community garden, and a food pantry — spaces designed to support your health, skill-building, and community connection.
Yes! Our Kids Zone provides a safe, enriching, supervised play area for your children while you take a group exercise class, train, or enjoy the wellness center. Our caring team keeps young participants engaged so you can focus on your own wellness with peace of mind. Visit the Kids Zone page to learn more.
When you join the Linwood Y, every Y is open to you. Your membership gives you access to all YMCA of Greater Kansas City locations — and Ys across the country — so no matter where you are on your journey or where you are in KC, you’re covered. It’s one membership, with the whole Y community behind you.
The Linwood Y hosts Kids Night Out, where children enjoy themed activities, crafts, games, dinner, and fun in a community setting while parents take an evening to themselves. Throughout the year you’ll also find youth sports, swim lessons, and Teen Tech Center activities — plenty of ways for kids and teens to grow and connect.
Linwood is a community-centered facility that goes beyond fitness. Innovative spaces like the Teen Tech Center, community garden, and teaching kitchen sit alongside traditional wellness amenities, addressing technology access, nutrition education, and youth engagement. A partnership with University Health even brings a primary care and behavioral health clinic adjoining the Y, making Linwood a true hub of opportunity and well-being.