If walls could talk, at the MLKC they’d tell tales of thousands of lives gently shaped by the YMCAs character development program. They’d talk of boys becoming men, of girls learning about positive self-esteem, of college visits that set in motion dreams of a brighter future, of passionate pool tournaments, and of bodies transformed in the gym. Most of all, the walls at the MLKC would be proud to have provided local youth with a safe place to call their own for over 30 years.

The MLKC offers something for everyone. A weight room for teens and adults, a game room open to all, a gymnasium to develop healthy bodies, a homework center to foster a love of learning, a chance to connect with positive role models, and the opportunity to get involved in programs that foster growth in spirit, mind, and body.

The Martin Luther King Center is a collaborative effort between the YMCA and the City of Pasco. The YMCA staffs and operates the center, which is open all year long. We are able to subsidize most programs at the center thanks to community support through contributors to the YMCA Open Doors Annual Campaign and the United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties.

Membership

MLKC Membership costs just $10 per year. Activities below are included in membership, unless otherwise indicated. Download the registration form and sign up at the MLKC.

Location & Contact

205 S. Wehe
Pasco, WA 99301
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Phone: 509 545-3416

NEW!  Revitilized Pasco YMCA

Thanks to the City of Pasco and Leadership Tri-Cities class XV the Pasco YMCA has a brand new face.  Lots of volunteers helped remodel to center to make it a better place to serve youth and families in our community with a new workout room, new lights in the gymnasium, new computer lab and homework center.  Leadership Tri-Cities' focus of the revitalization project was to work with local youth in the creation of a 75' long 10' tall mural with the help from  local artist, Jenny Rieke.   

Youth involved with this project were mentored by Leadership Tri-Cities class XV and local artist Jenny Rieke through the planning and marketing to the design and painting.  This project, thanks to Leadership Tri-Cites will leave a long, lasting impact on youth in our community, especially at the Pasco YMCA.  If you'd like to read more about this extraordinary project please visit Leadership Tri-Cities Class XV website and to view a photo album of the center visit our Facebook Page, or take a tour of the center yourself! 

Game Room

Adults and kids have access to a pool table, bumper pool, foosball tables, air hockey tables, ping pong, and a chess and checkers table. In the common area, adult and youth participants at the Martin Luther King Center have access to a large screen TV with cable access and a Dance Dance Revoluntion machine.

Field Trips

We offer field trips periodically throughout the year, exposing children to new ideas and places. Past field trips have included trips to Mariner’s baseball games, Silverwood Amusement Park, Seahawks Football Camp Day, movie theaters, fishing trips, car shows, plays and concerts at Columbia Basin College. An additional fee is sometimes required.

Sports

Kids ages 3-17 participate in indoor soccer and outdoor soccer leagues at the MLKC. Registration for outdoor soccer begins April 26th, 2010.

Gymnasium

During Kids Gym, boys and girls choose from activities like indoor soccer, basketball, kickball and dodge-ball. Adult recreation is also offered in the gym for both team sports and pick-up games. Hours for specific activities are listed above. Basketball or tennis shoes are required to play in the gym. No street shoes are allowed.

Weight Room

Help is on hand to assist youth and adults 13 years of age and older in the MLKC weight room. We’re open Monday through Saturday year round and YMCA staff can help put together a workout that fits your needs.

Homework Center/Computer Lab

The YMCA Homework Center is an excellent way to make sure your child stays motivated after school. YMCA staff and volunteers provide assistance in all subject areas and grade levels. Kids also enjoy crafts and educational games in the homework center.

Center Hours and Schedule