The Greater Joliet Area YMCA announced today that it will hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Village of Shorewood YMCA from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 21. Open to the community, this celebration will be held at the site of the future facility, which will be located at 1801 W. Jefferson Street in Shorewood.

Located along the thriving Route 52 corridor, the new nearly 60,000-square-foot YMCA, which is being built in partnership with the Village of Shorewood, will feature a wellness center, gymnasium, an eight-lane lap pool, group exercise studios, community rooms, and outdoor spaces for summer camps and youth sports programs. Upon opening, the new facility will also serve as the home for the Y’s Regional Office, which provides support and leadership to all YMCA branches and program sites in Will and Grundy Counties. It is anticipated that the new Village of Shorewood YMCA will open its doors to the community in spring 2026.

Guests attending the Groundbreaking Ceremony are encouraged to park at the Shorewood Village Hall, which is located on the north side of Jefferson Street at 1 Towne Center Boulevard. Complimentary shuttles will be available to transport guests to and from the Groundbreaking site. Community Service Officers will also be onsite assisting guests crossing the street at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Wynstone Drive.

To learn more about the Village of Shorewood YMCA, please contact Executive Director Trisha Dust at (815) 744-3939 or visit www.jolietymca.org.