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Facility Information
Haverhill YMCA
81 Winter Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
Phone: 978-374-0506
Fax: 978-373-0710
History 
The Haverhill YMCA was formed in 1855 at a meeting held in Haverhill's Town Hall. Thirty three years later the YMCA purchased the three-story building on forty-five Merrimack Street and that was the perfect location to carry out the mission of the YMCA. On May 3, 1897 the YMCA, purchased for $20,000 the home of the late E.J.M. Hale located at 75 Main Street where an expanded facility brought new programs for members at the YMCA. It touted a 45ft. X 15 ft. swimming pool, a 40ft. x 50ft. gymnasium and a reading room that featured an open fireplace. Membership was $8 per year.
During the early 1940s two Haverhill businessmen, Louis H. Hamel and Nicholas Johnson began a fundraising drive to purchase the Hibernian building at the current YMCA location, 81 Winter Street. The new home of the YMCA opened in late 1951 with the gymnasium opening in 1952 and the swimming pool was completed in 1953. On New Year's Eve of 1955 the city of Haverhill was shocked and devastated to hear that the YMCA was completely destroyed by fire.
After three years of architectural planning and raising of capital funds, the City of Haverhill reopened its doors to a new and improved YMCA facility.
Today, the Haverhill YMCA carries on the mission of the YMCA movement with innovative programs for children, adults and families of all ages and interests. A capital campaign to improve the single room occupancy housing is underway and continued facility improvements help make the YMCA reach more members. A new Gymnastics Center provides meaningful opportunities for children in a safe and fun atmosphere. The YMCA's new rock climbing wall gives kids an opportunity to discover themselves and helps build self esteem. And of course the constant, ever-growing sports and aquatics program helps keeps Haverhill residents involved in programs with a purpose!
In addition to the 81 Winter Street facility, the Haverhill YMCA also provides much-needed affordable housing at the Wadleigh House. And Camp Tricklin' Falls in East Kingston, NH is home to over 110 campers each week at YMCA Day Camp where kids learn the life-skills needed to build character in our kids!
Today, with 4,000 members and over 2,900 program participants, the Haverhill YMCA is an integral part of Haverhill and its surrounding communities. For 125 years, the YMCA has been working with individuals and families throughout our community, building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. We do so providing character-building athletic, recreational and educational opportunities designed to inspire and instruct, as well as offering residential services that are in high demand.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday - 5:30 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday - 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pmBabysitting Hours
Monday through Friday - 8:45 am to 2:00 pm
Monday through Thursday - 3:45-7:30 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Directions
 Haverhill YMCA, 81 Winter Street, Haverhill
978.374.0506
Merge onto I-95 N via the ramp on the LEFT toward N.H. / MAINE.
Take the RT-133 W exit- EXIT 54B- toward GEORGETOWN.
Merge onto E MAIN ST.
E MAIN ST becomes MA-97.
Turn LEFT onto LINCOLN AVE / MA-113 N / MA-97 N. Continue to follow MA-97 N.
Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST / MA-125 / MA-97.
Turn LEFT onto WINTER ST / MA-97.
The YMCA will be on your right hand side.
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