Brown Renovation Project: Construction Updates

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Construction Phasing Plan

10.09.2025

We’re transforming your Wellness Center at the Brown Family YMCA — and the upgrades start Wednesday, October 15. On that day, the Wellness Center and current Cycling Room will close for equipment removal and construction prep.

When we reopen, you’ll step into a brand-new fitness experience featuring all-new, state-of-the-art equipment designed to take your workouts to the next level.
To keep you moving during this transition, we’re opening a temporary functional workout space in our Teen Center beginning Monday, October 20. This space will offer limited equipment so you can stay on track while the renovations are underway.

All Brown Family YMCA members have full access to every First Coast YMCA location throughout construction — so your fitness routine doesn’t miss a beat.

9.26.2025

9:00 am

The family bathrooms are currently now under construction and are closed for use. Please continue to use the men’s and women’s locker rooms at this time. 

 9.17.2025

8:00 am

Our pool renovations are complete and the pool is now open. Please visit the Brown Family YMCA landing page for our current pool schedule.

8.27.2025

10:00 am

We want to share an update regarding our pool deck renovation. Due to unexpected concrete requirements, our pool will remain closed at this time. We anticipate reopening on Saturday, September 13th.
In the meantime, you are welcome to visit and enjoy the pools at any of our other YMCA locations. If your child is enrolled in a swim team, or other pool-based program, a separate email/notification has already been sent directly to you with details regarding that program. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important renovation.

8.18.2025

10:00 am

Demolition will begin today on the Pickleball/Aquatics Center Men’s & Women’s Restrooms. The single stall on the right will stay open at this time.

8.7.2025

5:00 pm

Groundbreaking Celebration Update

Our official groundbreaking celebration took place on August 6, 2025. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this exciting milestone!

Facility Updates:

  • Front Restrooms: Now closed. Please use the locker rooms located down the gym hallway.

  • Water Fountains: Water has been shut off to the lobby fountains. Please use the water fountain located on the Wellness Center floor.

  • Diaper Changing Stations: These have been relocated to the Women’s Locker Room and the Family Locker Room.

7.28.2025

5:00 pm
Reminder that our pool will be closed beginning on August 11th for resurfacing. Please visit once of our other First Coast YMCA pools during this time.

7.23.2025

5:00 pm
We will be offering a modified Group Exercise schedule starting July 28th, 2025. The schedule for 7.28.2025 – 8.10.2025 can be viewed in the Y app or by downloading: Group Exercise Schedule 7.28-8.10

7.18.2025

4:00pm
Construction is set to begin on Monday, July 28 with a Groundbreaking Celebration on August 6.

6.19.2025

4:00pm
Construction is anticipated to start late July/early August.