Bayview Hunters Point YMCA Capital Project

Learn more about the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA programs and services.

The YMCA's most important project in the Southeast section of the City

Since its founding in 1997, the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA has rapidly grown to serve nearly 10,000 people annually.  A beacon in a neighborhood plagued with social upheaval, illness and hopelessness, our Y supports people to meet their goals throughout life to strengthen spirit, mind and body.

When the building renovation is completed in 2011, we’ll have the facility we need to expand our community reach to over 12,000 people annually out of the neighborhood’s population of 33,000—touching more lives by far than any other organization serving the area.

To build the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA branch, the YMCA of San Francisco acquired a former elementary school building in the center of the neighborhood and launched a campaign to renovate it as a YMCA. To date, we have:

  • Purchased the three-story, 37,000 sq. foot property at 1601 Lane Street
  • Renovated the gymnasium and stage
  • Opened a dance studio
  • Renovated and opened the second story for program use
  • Built an outdoor play area
  • Resurfaced the parking lot
  • Opened a new computer center
  • Opened a basic fitness and workout area
  • Finished plans and permitting for the final phase of construction
  • A new entry way, elevator and main stairway
  • ADA-accessibility improvements and seismic upgrades

The fully renovated building will be custom-designed to provide an efficient, attractive and environmentally conscious space in which we can develop our programs, with a special focus on building healthy lives in our community.

Remaining features of the capital project include a Teen Center, Early Child Development Center, and Center for Family Life.

When finished, the site will be properly equipped to support our life-changing YMCA programs for generations to come.