The anticipation is nearly over for the opening of a uniquely designed new community center focused on fitness and health in Cherry Hill. The $23 million project was designed and built with funding from the city, state and the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership. Final preparations were made in the days before the center officially opened, but not even Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott was allowed to enter without shoe covers on a guided tour of what the facility offers. but it also inspires me and challenges me to push to go even further,” Scott said. Mayor and Director of Recreation and Parks Reginald Moore described the facilities available at the center and its open-plan design. in a facility is here at Middle Branch. And, the one-time cost of that, Mr. Mayor? Moore said, “Free-99 is the cost, Barry,” Scott said. Use of the state-of-the-art facility is free for Cherry Hill families and all Baltimore City residents. It has an indoor pool area that can stay open all year round rather than just during the summer months. The swimming pool includes swimming lanes, a sprinkler, a children’s pool and a rock wall for climbing and a safety barrier to prevent running. Moore also praised the glass and glazing of the building’s windows. because we can reduce the amount of lights we need to illuminate that area because natural light is entering the building,” Moore said. and other events. In the gym, keyboard controls raise and lower basketball hoops. Innovation, technology and flexibility are part of the drill rooms and classrooms, including a moveable wall that doubles as a dry erase board. To access the track above, visitors can take the elevator or the steps. Or, as the mayor showed 11 News, use the race track. As 11 News walked through the new facility, the mayor explained how the project came to fruition through vision and investment. “It also creates an environment where we can keep families and young people safe,” Scott said. Construction of three multi-purpose pitches continues and a lighted football pitch is complete. The mayor said he hopes all elements will have a positive impact on an underserved community that is now heard and valued.
The anticipation is nearly over for the opening of a uniquely designed new community center focused on fitness and health in Cherry Hill.
The Baltimore Recreation and Parks Department will open the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center at 12:15 p.m. Friday. The $23 million project was designed and built with funding from the city, state and the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership.
Final preparations were made in the days before the center officially opened, but even Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott was barred from entering without shoe covers during a preview visit. what the facility offers.
“It excites me to see this hard work in progress come to fruition, but it also inspires me and challenges me to push to go even further,” Scott said.
Mayor and Director of Recreation and Parks Reginald Moore described the center’s amenities and its open-plan design.
“Almost everything you need to train at a facility is here in Middle Branch. And, the one-time cost of that, Mr. Mayor?” said Moore.
“Free-99 is the cost, Barry,” Scott said.
Use of the state-of-the-art facility is free for Cherry Hill families and all Baltimore City residents. It has an indoor pool area that can stay open all year round rather than just during the summer months. The swimming pool includes swimming lanes, a sprinkler, a children’s pool and a rock wall for climbing and a safety barrier to avoid running.
Moore also praised the glass and glazing of the building’s windows.
“It saves us money in the long run from an energy standpoint because we can reduce the amount of lights we need to illuminate that area because we have natural light coming into the building,” Moore said.
Recreation and parks officials said a green space just outside the pool is for families to hold birthday parties and other events.
In the gym, keyboard controls raise and lower basketball hoops. Innovation, technology and flexibility are part of the drill rooms and classrooms, including a moveable wall that doubles as a dry erase board. To access the track above, visitors can take the elevator or the steps. Or, as the mayor showed 11 News, use the race track.
As 11 News walked through the new facility, the mayor explained how the project came to fruition through vision and investment.
“It also creates an environment where we can keep families and young people safe,” Scott said.
Construction of three multipurpose pitches continues and a floodlit football pitch is complete.
The mayor said he hopes all of the items will have a positive impact on an underserved community that is now heard and valued.
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