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Posted On: November 2nd 2026, 05:45 pm
The Ransburg YMCA building is listed for sale at $3.25 million. Ransburg was a community staple for the east side and some residents say it feels like the YMCA has abandoned them.
The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis announced the closure on Jan. 22 stating “ongoing financial challenges” made closing the only option.
It offered a refrigerated food pantry with fresh produce and a learning center for young children. Ransburg was also a place where neighbors had their morning coffee with friends and played basketball. Some had their first jobs at the Ransburg.
Janet Williams said she became a Ransburg member years ago to get healthy. She used the exercise equipment and even learned how to swim there.
“Now that I am a senior citizen, I was hoping to be able to use it a lot more because it was a great gathering place for the community,” Williams said.
Ransburg was always busy, she said. She doesn’t understand why it closed.
The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis announced the closure on Jan. 22 stating “ongoing financial challenges” made closing the only option.
It offered a refrigerated food pantry with fresh produce and a learning center for young children. Ransburg was also a place where neighbors had their morning coffee with friends and played basketball. Some had their first jobs at the Ransburg.
Janet Williams said she became a Ransburg member years ago to get healthy. She used the exercise equipment and even learned how to swim there.
“Now that I am a senior citizen, I was hoping to be able to use it a lot more because it was a great gathering place for the community,” Williams said.
Ransburg was always busy, she said. She doesn’t understand why it closed.
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