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The Park South Family YMCA in Dallas has hosted a hard hat tour, showcasing the progress of its nearly completed renovations. After 15 months of construction, the state-of-the-art facility in the Queen City District of southern Dallas is now more than halfway complete, and is expected to open early this summer. The new 38,000-square-foot facility will offer modern amenities and expanded services, including a large, commercial-grade kitchen, a dedicated preschool wing, an indoor pool, a gymnasium, and a new lobby and community rooms.
The Park South Family YMCA in Dallas recently hosted a hard hat tour, offering community members a preview of its nearly completed renovations. This event marked a significant milestone in the YMCA’s efforts to enhance its facilities and services for the South Dallas community.
After 15 months of construction, the state-of-the-art facility in the Queen City District of southern Dallas is now more than halfway complete, making it the first YMCA facility rebuild in the area. The much-anticipated new Park South Family YMCA is on track to open early this summer, marking a major milestone in the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ strategic growth plan.
The new 38,000-square-foot facility is designed to meet the growing needs of the area, offering modern amenities and expanded services. Key features include a large, commercial-grade kitchen to enhance the Y’s food distribution assistance programs; a dedicated preschool wing with a private entry for early childhood education; an indoor pool for preschool swim lessons and Southeast Sharks swim meets; a gymnasium to support youth sports and development programs; and a new lobby, community rooms for seniors, and office spaces for staff.
Loletha Horton, District Executive Director at Park South Family YMCA, expressed enthusiasm about the project’s progress:
“We’re nearly ready to open the doors, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this with the community. They’ve watched every step of construction and are eager to get back into the Y that feels like home.”
The Park South Family YMCA has been a cornerstone of the South Dallas community for over five decades, offering preschool education, after-school programming, swim lessons, fitness classes, and meal distribution among other important services. The new center will elevate these offerings with updated and modernized amenities.
The YMCA’s commitment to serving the community is evident in this transformation, ensuring that individuals of all ages have access to affordable, high-quality services ranging from childcare and early learning to youth development programs and healthy living initiatives. The new Park South Family YMCA is set to open in early summer, with a grand opening event planned to welcome current and new members.
