Houston, Texas
100,000 sf
YMCA to serve over 10,000 members
Indoor swim center with therapy pool
Suspended running track, sports courts
Strength & cardio space, spin room
LEED Silver Registered
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The Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA will be the largest operating YMCA of Greater Houston, serving over 10,000 members and encompassing approximately 100,000-sf of membership and program space. The facility will include 13,000 sf of strength and cardio space with state of the art equipment; a suspended running track along the full length of the building; and an indoor swim center, encompassing a 25-yard, 4-lane Lap pool, teaching and therapy pool, and whirlpool/spa.
Additionally, the facility will have a child watch area, teen activity room, community outreach and supportive services area with computer lab and food pantry, cafe, chapel, locker rooms including separate family changing rooms, sauna and steam rooms, conference center for community groups, women’s wellness center including workout area and lounge, multi-level locker rooms with showers and massage room, membership and welcome area, basketball court, racquetball courts, group exercise rooms, and a spin room. The new facility will incorporate sustainable building practices and will pursue LEED certification.
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