Dogpatch YMCA at Crane Cove Park Opens
“The Y is a catalyst for stronger, more cohesive communities, not just in the Dogpatch, but in all the areas we serve. What better place than San Francisco to combine the Y’s legacy of trust and accessibility, with our increasing need to find ways to connect with and sustain our communities.” –Jamie Bruning-Miles, President & CEO, YMCA of Greater San Francisco
We’re so excited to share our big news! After three years of working closely with our communities, the Dogpatch YMCA at Crane Cove Park is finally open. This marks a new era for the YMCA of Greater San Francisco in its 175-year history as we celebrate our 15th location within San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties, which offers an array of community-inspired programs, services and partnerships to deliver holistic wellness.
From Shipyard to Community Hub
Located within the seven-acre Crane Cove Park, at 18th and Illinois Street, Dogpatch YMCA sits adjacent to the formerly inaccessible, industrial shoreline, with its ties to San Francisco’s shipbuilding legacy. Today, Dogpatch and Potrero Hill represent vibrant and diverse neighborhoods comprised of long-time residents and businesses, along with new developments such as UCSF’s Mission Bay campus and Chase Center. With this, the Dogpatch Community Advisory Committee and the Potrero Hill Boosters supported in providing input and direction on both the build-out and programming.
Where Indoors Meets Outdoors
Dogpatch YMCA offers a variety of physical fitness opportunities, with more than 10 group exercise classes weekly, on-site wellness coaching, and personal training services. Lockers, gender-neutral restrooms, publicly accessible restrooms, and access to water sports through a partnership with Dogpatch Paddle are all a part of the new location. With financial assistance available, this ensures membership fees are not a barrier to participation and that members have access to all Y branches across the City and nationwide. Meanwhile, a free three-day pass is currently available for those who want to “give the Y a try.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome the YMCA to Crane Cove Park in the southern waterfront. The Y’s health and wellness programs for young people, adults, and families add to the growing number of exciting activities in parks and open spaces at the Port. The Port values the YMCA’s partnership in opening this new location and we applaud their dedication to building community, advancing equity, and expanding access.” –Elaine Forbes, Executive Director, Port of San Francisco
Looking Ahead
The YMCA of Greater San Francisco is seeking community volunteers to engage in programming and youth activities, as well as advisory board members to ensure community perspectives are heard and honored in the development and evolution of this new Y. This is just the first of many steps to continue building equitable and sustainable communities for generations to come, where anyone can Be, Belong, Become.
To learn more about Dogpatch YMCA at Crane Cove Park, please visit our web page at ymcasf.org/location/dogpatch and read J.K. Dineen’s San Francisco Chronicle article, which dives deeper into how this collaborative vision came to be. For additional info regarding media, please contact Kathryn Inglin at [email protected].
