PITTSBORO – YMCA of the Triangle is aiming to open a brand new facility in the Chatham Park Planned Development District.
Currently, the Chatham YMCA, which is located at 287 East Street in Pittsboro, serves the Chatham County community and is approximately 6,000 square feet and offers free weights, strength and cardio equipment, group exercise classes and a kid zone.
However, it is just not large enough to support the projected growth of the county.
The Chatham Park YMCA’s website states, ‘The new, 34,000-square-foot facility in Chatham Park will allow the YMCA to grow and meet the needs of current and future residents. Chatham County is one of the fastest growing communities in the state. By 2050, the area is expected to grow to 170,000 residents. The YMCA wants to grow with the community.’
The new Chatham Park YMCA is slated to break ground starting in Fall of 2023 and will include a state-of-the-art wellness center and group exercise studios, outdoor pool, indoor and open-air gymnasiums, land for outdoor sports and youth and family programming, and multi-purpose space for community collaborations.
According to the website, the Chatham Park YMCA will also aim to meet critical community needs, stating that, ‘Under the guidance of positive role models, children build confidence and skills through Academic Support, After School, Sports & Day Camps; Teens stay active, connect with friends and practice leadership skills in real-world, inclusive spaces; and Busy families spend time together as they work & play their way toward a healthier tomorrow.’
During construction of the new Chatham Park YMCA, the Chatham YMCA will continue to stay open and will still offer youth programs, community engagement opportunities and group fitness classes.
Chatham Park, which the Town of Pittsboro approved the Master Plan for back in 2015, is a planned development district that is approximately 7,100 acres and according to the master plan will include: up to 22,000 residential units, up to 22,000,000 sq. ft. of non-residential development, at least 1,320 acres of open space, at least 667 acres of park land and a variety of land uses, such as dwellings, parks, open space, entertainment, and commerce.