The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA officially opened its new Mary W. Sierra Family YMCA in Wesley Chapel on September 28, marking the culmination of six years of planning and over a year of construction. The $35 million facility spans nearly 50,000 square feet and features extensive amenities including an aquatics center with lap and teaching pools, a family adventure pool with a waterslide, gymnasium, group exercise studios, and a large fitness center equipped with cardio and strength machines. With more than 6,300 members already signed up prior to opening, the YMCA is expected to serve approximately 40,000 households and create over 300 new jobs in the growing community. The campus also includes Stay & Play childcare services and EGYM technology that tracks member fitness and personalizes workout routines. Programming will encompass youth sports, swim lessons, summer camps, activities for teens and seniors, along with wellness programs focused on chronic disease prevention. Named after philanthropist Mary W. Sierra who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the facility represents a major expansion of the YMCA’s presence in Hillsborough and East Pasco counties. The project was developed in partnership with BayCare Health System, which leased the land next to their hospital campus, combining traditional fitness offerings with preventative health and wellness services.
Key Points:
- The new Mary W. Sierra Family YMCA is a $35 million, 49,319-square-foot facility located at 4379 Wellbeing Way in Wesley Chapel.
- More than 6,300 members had already signed up before the official opening on September 28.
- The facility features an aquatics center with lap and teaching pools, a family adventure pool with a waterslide, gymnasium, group exercise studios, and large fitness center.
- The YMCA is expected to serve approximately 40,000 households and create more than 300 new jobs in the community.
- The facility was developed in partnership with BayCare Health System which leased the land next to their hospital campus.
