WESTFIELD, Ind. (THE REPORTER) — A much-anticipated addition to Westfield, the Ascension St. Vincent YMCA officially opened its doors following a flag-raising and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 4.
The state-of-the-art fitness and wellness facility at 874 Virginia Rose Ave. marks the 12th YMCA in greater Indianapolis, according to Shannon Marshel, executive director of the Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield. Not only that, it’s the newest YMCA in the world!
Community members at the grand opening were among the first to tour the 54,000 square-foot facility. In addition to the Olympic-sized pool in the adjacent Westfield Washington Schools Aquatic Center, the new space boasts a gymnasium, an indoor track, free weight and cardio equipment, three large group exercise studios, a children’s area, classrooms, a learning kitchen, and more…