North Royalton residents have a new workout option, courtesy of a unique public-private collaboration. The North Royalton YMCA opened in 2012 and occupies the former Avalon Event Center. A partnership between Brandstetter Carroll Inc., the City of North Royalton, Parma Community General Hospital, and the YMCA of Greater Cleveland brought this project to fruition. The former event center was converted to a community-focused recreation center and includes a physical therapy center for Parma Hospital. The 50,800 s.f. building includes a new 8,200 s.f. aquatics center with an eight-lane, 25-yard competitive swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, locker rooms, four family changing rooms, elevated indoor track, 4,500 s.f. fitness center, and 1,700 s.f. weight room. Also included was a group exercise studio, cycling room, 6,000 s.f. gym, and outdoor playground.
