RIDGEWOOD Y RECEIVES A GENEROUS GIFT

Ridgewood, NJ – February 2023 – The Ridgewood YMCA, a vital community resource serving Northern New Jersey and Port Murray area, recently received a generous gift from Paul Simpson and Becky Simpson in support of all of the great work, programs and community leadership that the YMCA provides to the local communities and people. To honor the donation, the YMCA’s Mind & Body studio will now be named the Becky and Paul Simpson Health & Fitness Studio.

The Simpsons said, “It is our honor to support such an amazing organization that helps so many. The Y has played a critical role to both our community and family for many years.”

“We are delighted that the Simpsons chose us as the organization fitting of such an honor and this gift will help us continue to serve more youth and adults for many years to come in the Becky and Paul Simpson Health & Fitness Studio” said Shannon Warren, Chair of the Ridgewood YMCA Board of Directors. “Given the importance of health and wellness, even more magnified as we recover from the recent pandemic, Ridgewood YMCA is committed to offering programs to improve individual health and well-being.”

About the Ridgewood YMCA

Established in 1902, the Ridgewood YMCA is a 501(c)(3) organization that offers programs and community connections that positively impact lives through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, building spirit, mind and body for all. You can learn more about the organization at www.ridgewoodymca.org or by calling (201) 444-5600.

RIDGEWOOD YMCA NEW COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND

Ridgewood YMCA unveils new community playground


Ridgewood, NJ — On March 28, 2022, the Ridgewood YMCA hosted a ribbon cutting event and reception to thank supporters and present the newly constructed community playground. This project was only possible through a generous donation from The Columbia Bank Foundation.

Mayor Susan Knudsen presented a certificate….

Councilwoman Pamela Perron and Councilman Paul Vagianos were in attendance, extending congratulations on the completion of the playground and its benefit to the community. Ridgewood YMCA Trustees and Board Members including Shannon Warren, Board Chair, and Brian Hughes, Trustee Chair, we on hand to share in the celebration. Julie Holland, Foundation Executive Director and Minoska Mateo, Community Development Manager from Columbia Bank joined Mr. Lamour in the official ribbon cutting, and children from the Ridgewood YMCA preschool and others were the first to enjoy the playground.

“We are pleased to complete this long-awaited playground at the Ridgewood Y,” says Ernest Lamour, President and CEO. “The pandemic underscored for us the importance of having ample space for children to play and learn in the fresh air. We are delighted to provide this wonderful space for all of our neighbors to enjoy.”

The playground provides a safe, fun, outdoor environment for children of diverse abilities and is open from dawn to dusk for the entire community.

WEATHER NOTICE
SUN JAN 25 + MON JAN 26

Due to the inclement weather,
the Ridgewood Y is closed today
Sunday, January 25.

We will reopen
Monday, January 26th at 12:00PM.

Stay and Play will not be available Monday, Jan 26th. Regular hours will resume Tuesday.

Please check back here for updates.

Thank you for your patience + cooperation.

2026 HOLIDAY HOURS

FACILITY HOURS
WED DEC 24 | 8:00AM-12:00PM
THU DEC 25 | CLOSED – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
FRI DEC 26 | 8:00AM-9:00PM
WED DEC 31 | 8:00AM-3:00PM
THU JAN 1 2026 | 8:00AM-3:00PM

STAY AND PLAY
THU DEC 25 | CLOSED
FRI DEC 26 | CLOSED
THU JAN 1 | CLOSED

SWIM LESSONS
TUE DEC 23 – THU JAN 1 | NO LESSONS
SUN DEC 28 – TUE DEC 30 | SWIM INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

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Happy Holidays from our Y Family to Yours!