Y breaks ground on new North Royalton branch, to open in 2012

Mayor Robert Stefanik addresses the crowd at the ceremonial groundbreaking. (photo by Kevin Reeves).

North Royalton Mayor Robert Stefanik presided over a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 6 for a new North Royalton Family Y, slated to open in April of 2012.

The new facility will measure 45,000 square feet and include a 7,000-square-foot rehabilitation center operated by Parma Community Hospital.

The existing site at 11409 State Road, formerly the Avalon Event Center, will be retrofitted to house aquatics, gymnasium space, a segmented fitness center, locker rooms, administrative offices and child care options.

The site was purchased by North Royalton from Citizens Bank of Flint, Mich. for $2.1 million.

Construction costs are being paid for by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, which has embarked on a campaign to raise $3 million in pledges, with North Royalton contributing $2.2 million.

“It has been the missing puzzle piece for North Royalton,” said Stefanik. “I’m really excited about it, as is everyone I talk to. It’s been one of my (personal) goals since I took office.”

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