New YMCA flagship facility takes shape at Lake Lytal Park

Construction is underway on the new building that will house the YMCA of the Palm Beaches.

[Photos by Hedrick Brothers Construction]

The future of community health, youth development and family connection is taking shape at Lake Lytal Park as construction progresses on the YMCA of the Palm Beaches' new flagship facility. The 55,000-square-foot community center is part of a $75 million transformational project that includes an Olympic-style skate park and Palm Beach County's future aquatic center, designed to serve thousands in the community through a two-phase rollout.

With foundations complete and the structure now rising, the two-story community center is beginning to reflect a vision years in the making. Inspired by the most innovative YMCA facilities across the country, the new center is designed to become a central hub for wellness, education and opportunity. Phase I will deliver a full-service YMCA, while Phase II will add a basketball gym, indoor track and an innovative childcare center.

Hedrick Brothers Construction is serving as general contractor in partnership with the YMCA of the Palm Beaches, alongside capital development partners including Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation, PBK Architects and Team Pain Skate Parks.

"This project reflects the very best of how a YMCA can partner with the community to build something so exceptional that will serve all," says Tim Coffield, president and CEO of the YMCA of the Palm Beaches. "We looked to the most innovative and impactful YMCAs across the country and asked how we could bring those best practices home to Palm Beach County."

The new facility will triple the size of the current YMCA and, along with the aquatic center, is expected to serve approximately 18,000 community members annually. Located along Southern Boulevard, the center will be a highly visible and accessible destination for families throughout the region.

Rendering of what the new YMCA of the Palm Beaches will look like once construction is complete.

Part of a historic public-private partnership with Palm Beach County, the community center sits adjacent to the county's future aquatics complex and the Y's Olympic-style skate park.

Planned features include state-of-the-art fitness and wellness facilities, a teen youth engagement and resource center, a STEM lab with robotics arena and creative arts studio, a teaching kitchen, community health programs, child watch services, after-school care, youth sports and community meeting space for partner agencies.

"The YMCA has long been one of the most trusted and impactful organizations in our community, so being part of building its future home is incredibly meaningful for our team," says Dale Hedrick, CEO of Hedrick Brothers Construction.

Construction on the new YMCA of the Palm Beaches is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

[Photo Courtesy Hedrick Brothers Construction] 

Construction teams are currently completing structural work and progressing into vertical construction, marking a major milestone in the project's timeline. Serving a diverse population of more than 424,000 residents within a six-mile radius, the new YMCA will focus heavily on teen programming, workforce readiness and community health—areas identified as critical needs for the region.

The facility is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. To learn more about the YMCA of the Palm Beaches, click here.