The Lincoln County Family YMCA opened it's doors in February 2001. This five-year venture was the vision of many dedicated people, especially Jim Burt, Capital Campaign Chairman, and Pete Acker, CEO of Carolinas Medical Center-Lincoln. The two-story building is located on 2.5 acres adjacent to Carolinas Medical Center-Lincoln and was built on land donated by Lincoln Health System. Major contributors included The Timken Company, The City of Lincolnton, and Lincoln County, plus a multitude of private donations.

The 33,000 square-foot facility is everything the community envisioned. It includes a pool which offers a divided area, with walk-in entrance, much like a beach on one side and a lap area on the other. Private showers and dressing rooms are provided as well. The YMCA offers a spacious gym for basketball and volleyball. The raised track is expected to attract walkers and runners. The facility has a large aerobics room, and a workout area especially cooled for weight-lifting. A special feature of the facility is a childcare center with provided sitters.

The YMCA provides space for Carolinas Medical Center-Lincoln's use in the way of a "Wellness Center." That space includes a kitchen for special diet and food preparation, as well as a classroom, an office, and an exam room. Carolinas Medical Center-Lincoln offers a wide variety of programs and services at the YMCA. This collaborative effort between Carolinas Medical Center-Lincoln and The Lincoln County Family YMCA will further enhance the healthcare of the communities served.

The Lincoln County Family YMCA is operated under the direction of a local volunteer Board of Managers. They are:

Jody Rhyne, Chairman	Martha Jayne Rhyne
Dr. Jim Watson, Vice-Chairman	Doug Ballard
Pete Acker, Treasurer	Wendell Boggs
Rob Brown, Secretary	George Brookins
David Clark	Dr. Marty Eaddy
Jacqueline Easter	Linda Harrill-Rudisill
Willie Heafner	Bo King
Randy Shives	Chip Stroup
Bob Tull	Mort Wadsworth