SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 26 to celebrate the grand opening of its newly expanded space on their West Avenue campus.
The 23,000 square foot expansion includes a new gymnasium to accommodate expanded youth and childcare programs, an indoor adventure center, a 14,000-square foot wellness center, and three new studios for group exercise and evidence-based health initiative programs, according to a press release from the Saratoga YMCA.
The space also includes an intergenerational lobby connecting the YMCA to the newly constructed Saratoga Senior Center, which is now located on the Y’s campus.
The Saratoga Regional YMCA credited donors, community members, volunteers, and YMCA members for their support in the project. Over $8 million was raised to help offset the cost, with $3 million coming from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family, and $1 million being donated by the Robert and Lisa Moser Family Foundation, Inc., the release states.
“Today represents a milestone in our organization’s history and a significant investment in our Saratoga Springs facility to better serve the growing needs of YMCA members and the community at large,” said Saratoga Regional YMCA CEO Scott Clark in the release. “The Saratoga Regional YMCA has been an integral part of the community for over 150 years, providing a wide range of programs and services to promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.”
