Contact Us

(620) 331-0260

1501 North 10th Street

Independence, KS 67301

Ash Youth Center

Ash Youth Center and IRC Offices

The Glen Ash Youth Center was opened in July of 1994 as a result of the generosity of former residents Glen and Virginia Ash
and is dedicated to the youth of Independence.  The Center is publicly supported with operating expenses divided among the
City of Independence, Unified School District 446 and the Independence Recreation Commission.


Ash Youth Center Hours
  Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday
Facility Hours during School Year
(Labor Day-Memorial Day)
7am-9pm 1pm-9pm 1pm-6pm
Office Hours during School Year 9am-5pm n/a n/a
Lobby/Gym Hours during School Year After School-9pm
(gym availability subject to program use)
1pm-9pm 1pm-6pm
Facility Summer
(Memorial Day-Labor Day)
7am-5pm Closed Closed
Office Hours during Summer 9am-5pm Closed Closed
Lobby/Gym Summer Hours 1pm-5pm Closed Closed

 

Ash Center Memberships

A membership is required to use the Ash Center. Funds generated through memberships are used to offset
operating expenses. Memberships are good for a full year upon purchase. Your membership entitles you to the
use of the building during normal operational hours. This includes the use of the youth center area, gymnasium,
and Ash Center Pool (restrictions apply). Members holding a Family Membership will also receive a 25% discount
on sports registration fees.* A membership is not required to participate in an enrolled IRC activity held in the
building. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult while using the center.

*This is not applicable to programs that require paid instructors (swim lessons, tennis, clinics).


Ash Youth Center Membership Packages
Package Cost
Day Pass $4
Youth (USD 446 Students K-12 & ICC) $50
Adult (Over the age of 18, not enrolled in school) $100
Family (Up to 6 individuals in the same immediate family, living in the same household. Additional members available at a rate of $5 each. Courtesy passes are available for out-of-town guests.) $150


Ash Center Pool


Ash Youth Center Pool Hours
  Days & Hours
Adult Swim (18yrs and older ONLY) Monday-Friday from 7am-1pm
Open Swim (Lifeguard on duty) Saturday-Sunday from 1pm-5pm

Ash Youth Center - (620) 331-0260

Fax Number - (620) 331-3495

1501 North 10th Street