In a game-changing partnership between Pinellas County Schools and the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, the new Speer YMCA is officially open at 495 62nd Avenue Northeast. The beautiful 75,000 sq.-ft. facility is in the soft open stage now, and will have a full opening on January 2.
The Speer YMCA is located adjacent to Mangrove Bay Middle School, and many of the facilities will become a shared experience between the school and the YMCA. The private-public partnership is a game-changer for the students, and helps provide anyone in St. Pete with an excellent health and wellness option.
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Highlights at the new YMCA include a full aquatics center opening in early 2024, which will include an 8-lane competition-sized pool, a warm-water instructional pool, and a splash pad. Portions of the fitness and wellness area are already open, which includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment, group exercise studios, a cycling studio, an outdoor wellness terrace, and a gymnasium shared with Mangrove Bay Middle School.
There will also be a Kids Zone equipped with engaging activities for children of all ages, including STEM programs and play areas inside, and an outdoor playground, as well as a technology lab for eSports gaming, computer classes, and specialized training. In all, shared facilities include the gym, the track & field areas, a teaching garden, the culinary center, and a dining hall, all benefiting both the YMCA and the wider community.
Group classes and community programming will start up in 2024, including Before & After School Programs, swim lessons, seasonal youth camps, senior-specific fitness classes, personal training, and various community development and fundraising initiatives.
The Speer YMCA is open limited hours through January 1, opening at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends. The facility will extend to its full hours of operation beginning on January 2, opening at 5 am on weekdays.
Learn more about the Speer YMCA and sign up for membership here.
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