The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA has added another addition to its facilities. On January 9, the gymnasium at the Spurlino Family YMCA branch was officially opened following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was attended by Ken Hagen, chair of the Hillsborough County Commission and commissioner Gwen Myers along with many other supporters and Tampa YMCA leaders.
The facility opened a day before Spurlino Family YMCA’s sixth anniversary. Located at 9650 Old Big Bend Rd. in Riverview, Florida, the $6.6 million gym is 18,345 square feet and provides space for 500 additional community families.
Creative Contractors, based in Clearwater, Florida, completed the gymnasium and built the main Spurlino Family YMCA in 2019. Tampa’s well-known firm, FleischmanGarciaMaslowski, was the architect.
“This is not just a momentous occasion for our YMCA but a significant milestone for our entire community,” said Jarrod Williams, the Spurlino Y’s executive director, in a press release. “We have welcomed over 100,000 individuals to our YMCA since we opened. This new space is about much more than a gym. It will serve as a vibrant hub for community connection, allowing us to expand and enhance our summer camp programs, group fitness classes, sports offerings and so much more.”
A Community Milestone
Hagan noted as chair of the Hillsborough County Commission and a long-time member of the Bob Sierra Family YMCA, he was thrilled to highlight the YMCA’s lasting impact on the community and residents.
“The partnership between the county and the Tampa YMCA is more than just funding — it’s a collaborative effort to meet the diverse needs of our community,” said Hagan. “Through this partnership, we’re enhancing the lives of our residents by providing access to fitness, education and wellness programs that cater to people of all ages and backgrounds. The Y’s commitment to strengthening the fabric of our community is evident in the opportunities it provides.”
Myers said the gym is “all about community.”
“My mind goes back to 2023 when we decided to build this gymnasium,” said Myers. “The YMCA keeps our children off the streets and gives them a safe place to be active. This is what today is about for me.”
Matt Mitchell, the president and CEO of the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA said the milestone would not have been possible without the steadfast support of Hillsborough County, who generously leased the Y the land and provided a transformative $1 million gift.
“We’re also deeply grateful to our generous donors and community partners, whose contributions were vital to this project, including commissioner Myers and Hagen, the Spurlino Family, the LV Thompson Foundation, Creative Contractors, TECO, Jarrod Williams and his exceptional Spurlino Family YMCA Team,” said Mitchell. “The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is delighted to add another gem to its facilities. On January 9, the Spurlino Family YMCA’s gymnasium was officially opened following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was attended by Ken Hagen, chair of the Hillsborough County Commission and commissioner Gwen Myers along with many other supporters and Tampa YMCA leaders.
