The North Valley YMCA held a groundbreaking ceremony October 23 to begin construction on a new warm water pool. The pool will be built in the area of the parking lot just uphill from the current pool. The new pool is planned to be 25 by 45 feet. With warmer temperatures, it is planned to serve an additional 1,600 people per month with Arthritic Aquafit, mommy and me swim classes, and beginning swim classes for young swimmers. There will also be a spa. The current six lane pool, which is heated to 85 degrees, will continue to serve members with lap swimming and the remaining classes. The new pool is planned to open summer of 2015, with little construction impact to the current pool use.

Warm Water Pool Rendering

This expansion is Phase 2 of a four phase $10 million expansion. Phase 1 included the parking lot expansion and Limekiln Trailhead located just downhill from the parking lot. Future phases include a new three story, 11,000 square foot youth and family fitness center.

PRNC Board Member Eric Nam was on hand to celebrate with the YMCA.

Rendering of Future Phase Expansion.