The Alexander YMCA on Hillsborough Street is nearing the completion of its new incarnation. Most recently the new lobby, an aquatics center, racquetball courts and family locker rooms have opened.
The aquatics center is a brightly lit 6-lane pool with space for swim lessons and adult water fitness. Other members can also watch swimmers from above as visitors walking into the new lobby first see a window running the full width of the pool.
The new lobby is a cavernous space with lounge and bistro style seating, allowing for public space for a variety of activities. The lobby also includes a small chapel named for Dr. Albert Edwards, the pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church, and a quiet place one can quickly duck into upon entry or exit. Along with new YMCA offices, WakeMed also has space for its healthy lifestyle programs in the new building.
Soon, as construction completes, there will be a rehabilitation center, more parking, and a proper driveway from Hillsborough Street. “We are really looking forward to the final completion of the new building,” said Brad Davis, branch director. “Our members have been so patient and supportive throughout construction, and it has been remarkable to see the facility come together.”
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