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NORTH PARK YMCA

Hi, neighbor! We at the North Park YMCA are excited to be coming to the neighborhood.  The North Park YMCA is a collaboration between the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth and the City of Fort Worth.  Working together, we will soon begin building a new $5 million facility dedicated to serving neighbors just like you. 

Thank you for visiting our blog. Let us hear from you - we hope to hear some of your thoughts about the facility, and to see you around the neighborhood!

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  • LaShonda Medearis // September 24, 2007 at 10:23 am

    Looks Great!!! Hope to see you guys up and running and again welcome to the greatest places of all the YMCA!!!!

  • fenceposts // September 24, 2007 at 11:10 am

    Thanks for the message, LaShonda!

  • Teresa // November 28, 2007 at 12:00 pm

    I am looking forward to a new YMCA.Am curious to know if you will be offering programs for homeschoolers as there are a lot in the area.A good fitness program would be great.

  • fenceposts // November 29, 2007 at 11:32 am

    Thanks, Teresa. We are developing program plans for the new facility now and are certainly interested in programs of interest to the neighborhood.

    Keep checking our blog for any news about new programs once final decisions are made.

  • diane // February 22, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    what is the actual location and grand opening date?

  • fenceposts // February 26, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Diane, the new North Park YMCA will be located on North Beach Road, just north of Shiver Road at North Park, just past the soccer fields on the east side of North Beach.

    A specific date for the Grand Opening has not been scheduled yet, but look for early January, 2009.

    Thanks for checking on this site…we will continue to update it with news as we begin construction.

  • Eddie // March 2, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    What is the cost for a family of four to join?

  • fenceposts // March 3, 2008 at 11:43 am

    Eddie,
    Family monthly rates will range from $65-$76, with an additional discount for city of Fort Worth residents.

  • Rochelle // March 26, 2008 at 11:51 am

    Is there a projected completion date?

  • calee // March 28, 2008 at 11:47 am

    what about employment

  • Vanessa // March 29, 2008 at 7:13 am

    iI am so excited to hear of this new facility! What kind of aquatic program will there be? Will it be indoor or an outdoor aquatic area? January 2009 is a perfect way to start off the new year!!!!

  • Vanessa // March 29, 2008 at 7:15 am

    Oh and when will you guys be hiring? Will you have some type of job fair?

  • fenceposts // March 31, 2008 at 9:44 am

    OK, to answer all of your questions…
    Our projected completion is for the end of this year, with a Grand Opening planned for early January 2009.
    Yes, we will be hiring for the new facility and are already hiring for some part time positions at our current Clark Nowlin YMCA facility right now! You can call the Clark Nowlin YMCA at 817-581-9280
    The new North Park YMCA will have an outdoor family-oriented pool because that was the finding of our market research conducted prior to design and construction of the new facility. 62% of adults preferred a recreational pool for swim lessons and outdoor aquactic fun, 24% of adults said either pool was fine and 14% of adults preferred a cool-water exercise pool for lap swimming, etc.
    YMCA Plus members who join the North Park YMCA can utilize indoor swimming pools located at other YMCAs if they choose.

  • Tracy // April 8, 2008 at 5:21 pm

    Will the new Y have a climbing wall?

  • mh // April 9, 2008 at 2:35 pm

    Will there be handball courts?

  • Karen // April 18, 2008 at 7:51 am

    I was really hoping there would be an indoor pool, so I could let my membership at 24hr fitness go. Nonetheless I am excited about the new facility!

  • Carol // April 18, 2008 at 1:57 pm

    Do you have individual rates yet?

    Also, what about childcare while the parents are exercising?

  • fenceposts // April 18, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    Yes, we will have YMCA Child Watch available for children of family members while the adults are using the facility. As with our yoga, Pilates and other aerobics classes, Child Watch is provided at no cost as a value for family/household members.

    Individual rates are posted here: http://www.nowlinymcafw.org/images/upload/North%20Park%20flierB.pdf

  • wes // April 21, 2008 at 1:48 pm

    it says… Future gym? what is the other Future…?
    no racquet ball courts?

  • Wendy Akins // April 27, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    Will the facility be offering raquetball courts?

  • Doug // April 29, 2008 at 7:12 am

    Will the widening of the adjacent road, North Beach Street, be part of your ‘YMCA’ financial responsibility or will citizens not expect any road improvements throught ‘YMCA’ at the North Park facility?

    Thanks in advance…

  • Pat Stovall // May 16, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    Moving back to Summerfields from Arizona in May. Where, exactly, is this new Y going to be located? How far from Western Center Blvd and Beach??? We active members at the Y here in Phoenix, and were hoping there would be a Y close to our new home.

  • fenceposts // May 19, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    Thanks for the questions! The new North Park YMCA will be located at N. Beach and Shiver Road, about 3 miles north of the current facility on Basswood. Any road construction or widening is the responsbility of the city, not the YMCA.

    A list of the amenities offered at the new facility can be found at http://www.nowlinymcafw.org/images/upload/North%20Park%20flierB.pdf

  • April // May 29, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    I am super excited for the new YMCA to be completed! We live across the street and get to enjoy the construction of the new facility. I am so glad that it will be something that my family and I can utilize rather than another strip mall. I can’t wait to join and see everything that this Y will offer!!

  • April // May 29, 2008 at 2:18 pm

    By the way - a nadatorium would be a HUGE plus in the area. I have been interested in swim lessons for my kids in the “off” season. The swim schools that operate year round are SO expensive. I’m talking at least double what the Y charges! There isn’t an indoor pool around that has the convienence of your location. I sure hope you consider adding the indoor pool!

  • jose // June 5, 2008 at 3:35 pm

    is this the one being constructed beside WALMART?

  • fenceposts // June 6, 2008 at 8:12 am

    No Jose, the North Park YMCA is being constructed at North Beach and Shiver near soccer fields owned by the City of Fort Worth.

  • Colleen // June 16, 2008 at 11:38 am

    Just curious about your Child Watch program. Do you conduct background checks on your employees and those who work in the Child Watch program? Thanks!

  • Amanda // June 24, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    Will the new Y offer any type of childrens summer programs for working parents?

  • Ray // June 27, 2008 at 9:34 am

    Will there be indoor basketball court @ this YMCA site?

  • fenceposts // June 27, 2008 at 1:23 pm

    Thanks again for the questions! Plans are still in development for the complete list of children’s programs that will be available next summer at the North Park YMCA. However, we will offer Child Watch at the facility year-round and background checks are conducted on staff.

    There will not be an indoor basketball court built in this first phase. We are hoping to be able to add a gymnasium with basketball court later, but first we wanted to build the things the community most requested in our research - a fitness area, outdoor pool & water park and group exercise classrooms.

  • Sandra // July 18, 2008 at 9:06 am

    So happy to hear about the new YMCA! My kids will love having an outdoor waterpark so close to home!

  • Sean // July 22, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    Will there be a raquetball court?

  • Jesse // July 31, 2008 at 3:00 pm

    I have spoken to lots of families in this area and all have expressed disappointment, that there won’t be any type of basketball courts. We seem to be overwhelmed with fitness facilities, within a few miles of the Y there is LA fitness, Womacks, 2 Fitness 2000’s and 24 hour fitness. and most of the communities already have outdoor pools. It’s curious that “market research” would find that we need yet another fitness facility and outdoor pool. I live in this community and I don’t remember being asked. It’s too bad, but for now I will drive past the Y to go to LA Fitness because it meets the needs of my entire family.

  • Mark // July 31, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    In know that Fort Worth City taxes are paying for half of the construction and that there are supposed to be city meeting facilities in place. But I only see multipurpose type rooms that I am guessing will be class rooms with mirrors and wood floors. Will there be meeting rooms as well? And if so will if have tables and chairs and how many will it seat? Will these rooms have A/V functions for presentations as well? I also understand that the facility is for use by the community for free but what exactly is being offered for free?

  • Darell J. // July 31, 2008 at 8:12 pm

    Can you tell me more about the full-time job positions that will be opening up at the new YMCA? Where will they be posted and when should I be looking for them to appear? I don’t want to miss a great opportunity! :-) Thanks!

  • Karen // August 4, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    So with this big of a Y is that correct that only family oriented indoor pool? And so people that need to swim year round will not be able to?

  • fenceposts // August 4, 2008 at 3:52 pm

    To answer some of your latest questions…
    Yes, there will be meeting rooms available for community groups to utilize with tables & chairs.

    For job opportunities, you can contact the Clark Nowlin YMCA at 817-581-9280

    As far as other facilites, the following link will show you the current planned amenities: http://www.nowlinymcafw.org/images/upload/North%20Park%20flierB.pdf

    The features of the new North Park YMA were determined by answers to our market research study which polled a proportionate number of households in the area. This research showed 62% of adults in our community preferred a recreational pool, compared to 14% of adults who preferred an indoor, exercise pool. Only 24% of the respondents requested a pool for lap swimming.

    Also, when asked about indoor recreational activities only 12% of adults listed basketball as a preferred option.

    Our first priority was to serve the highest expressed needs of the community. We do hope that we will be able to expand services at the North Park YMCA to include additional features in the future.

  • atreutx // August 7, 2008 at 9:03 am

    Glad to see the Y expanding to meet growing community needs! Cant wait until you open!
    One question, I know currently there is only the outdoor water recreation area, but are there any future plans for indoor?? Besides lap swimming…the kids also love to be able to swim through the winter recreationally. Visted a Y in Wisconsin which of course only had indoor due to weather. But it was wonderful for the family to hang out.
    Thank you for your time!

  • Lisa // August 14, 2008 at 9:31 am

    What is the advantage of purchasing a membershp when pre-sale begins on 9/1? Is there a discount? Very excited to have a new Y just around the corner. We are not currently members, but are considering joining!

  • fenceposts // August 18, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    Thanks again for all the comments! Yes, pre-sales for the new North Park YMCA will begin September 1st, which also coincides with a YMCA membership promotion. Joining the North Park YMCA in September will allow new members to “Pay the Day” on their joining fee. (On Sept. 1st, the fee is $1, on the 2nd, it is $2, etc.)

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