Representatives from the YMCA of South Florida recently hosted a reception with community leaders and donors to celebrate the grand opening of the Barbara and Philip Wong Aquatic Center. Named after its generous benefactors, Mr. and Mrs. Wong, this new addition to the South Dade YMCA Family Center, 9355 SW 134 Street in Miami, is officially open to the public and features a zero-depth entry swimming pool and Nicklaus Children’s Health System Cabana that will benefit more than 18,000 residents with accessible and affordable swim lessons for all.

Aside from playing a vital role in advancing the Y’s mission to reduce drownings in the community and offering a welcoming place for families to gather and members to relax, the new Barbara and Philip Wong Aquatic Center will also create more jobs in South Dade for swim and fitness instructors, lifeguards and more, provide a safe place for children to play all year long, expand youth sports with a local swim team and bring low-impact aquatic fitness to the community for seniors and adults with limited mobility.

Since 2013, the South Dade YMCA Family Center has served families in the South Dade community with its state-of-the-art wellness center and youth sports. In addition to the new aquatic center, this location also features a recently expanded Kids Zone, indoor cycling studio, personal training, group fitness classes, and a dedicated classroom for semi-private Pilates Reformer sessions.

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About the YMCA of South Florida

For more than a century, the YMCA has been woven into the fabric of the South Florida community. As an award-winning nonprofit, the Y is committed to strengthening community through more than 200 programs serving everyone from six months old to 100 years young. Our Family Centers and programs are inclusive, vibrant hubs of community life, offering a diverse array of classes, cutting-edge fitness facilities, life-saving aquatics, exciting community events, unforgettable camps, supportive afterschool care, and holistic health and wellness programming. At the Y, there’s something for everyone. Join the movement by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or YMCASouthFlorida.org.