The Ozarks Regional YMCA will be reopening on Monday after closing for over a month.

The YMCA will take into account medical and professional advice as it reopens in phases.

They say despite reopening they will have limited capacity and hours and no one under the age of 16 will be allowed inside.

We have a copy of their press release below.

Springfield, MO May 8, 2020 — After closing its facilities on March 17 due to safety concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19, the Ozarks Regional YMCA will reopen four of its locations on Monday, May 11th. The reopening will be conducted under the guidance of state and local health authorities and will take place in phases. We will have limited hours, capacity and no one under the age of 16 will be permitted.  For more guidelines:  https://www.orymca.org/safety

“The Ozarks Regional YMCA has served our community for more than 132 years, during which we have made it through many challenging times together, none perhaps as impactful for our community and our Y as this COVID crisis,” said Kathryn Custer, CEO, Ozarks Regional YMCA. “We are thrilled to begin reopening our facilities, welcoming back our members and the community, and getting back to what we do best – helping everyone reach their full potential.”

In preparation for reopening our Y’s has been following guidelines from health experts and local officials to ensure all components of facilities, including fitness equipment and areas, locker rooms, child care, visitor areas and office spaces, are cleaned and sanitized to meet the highest standards for hygiene and safety. The Y has also modified policies and programs to facilitate safe social/physical distancing practices.

“When we closed our facilities in March, we did so to protect the health and well-being of all our staff, volunteers, members and participants. As we now reopen our facilities, we do so with that same commitment to keeping everyone who enters our doors safe,” said Custer.

According to Custer the first phase of reopening will include: The Pat Jones YMCA in Springfield, Monett Family YMCA, Cassville Family YMCA, and the Dallas County YMCA in Buffalo.

More information is available on the Y’s website: https://www.orymca.org/safety

“We are so excited to reopen our facilities to our community. More importantly, however, our Y has always been more than a building. Our Y is about people – people from all backgrounds and walks of life who come together to improve their lives, nurture their families and strengthen their community,” said Custer. “We are so incredibly grateful to the people who have stood by us throughout these challenging times. You were here for your community when it needed it most, and we remain here for you.”