Colorado Springs marks opening of new Senior Center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The community came together to celebrate the opening of a new Colorado Springs Senior Center, featuring plenty of room for socializing and even two indoor pickleball courts
“This brand-new, 23,000-square-foot Senior Center is more than brick and mortar. It is a promise that Colorado Springs is, and will remain, a city for our seniors,” said Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade.
The City of Colorado Springs says the senior center is a partnership between the City and the YMCA. The city provides the facility, and the YMCA runs the day-to-day operations.
Perks of the new building, according to the city:
- Adds nearly 6,000 square feet over the old facility
- Open space for cooking classes and demonstrations
- Two indoor pickleball courts
- Expanded classrooms
- Dedicated dining and socializing space
- Kitchen to serve meals brought in from Silver Key Senior Services
- Technology learning space
- Large fitness space
- Triple the amount of parking spaces
- Outdoor gathering spaces and a walking path around the property
The facility was funded by nearly $12.4 million from the America Rescue Plan Act funds, as well as support from Lyda Hill Philanthropies, the Colorado Springs Health Foundation, and the federal Community Development Block Grant program. The total project cost is estimated at nearly $15.3 million, confirms the city.
“Our seniors are the backbone of this community. They have raised families, built businesses, served in our military, and poured their hearts into the life of our city in countless ways. This new senior center stands as a reflection of our commitment to honor them, support them, and create spaces where they can continue to flourish for years to come,” says Yemi Mobolade.
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