The New Peninsula Family YMCA, A Center for Community Well-Being
Shaped By Our Community, Designed For the Community
We listened to San Mateo County residents about what matters to their health and well-being. Their input reinforced our vision for a Y that offers more than just a place to work out. It’s also about meaningful relationships, shared experiences, and having a place where you belong.
What We Heard From Our Community
CONNECTION
More opportunities to meet people and share experiences.
WELL-BEING
More ways to stay healthy and active.
BELONGING
Welcoming places to gather and feel part of a community.
This is a $6.7 million project to reimagine the Peninsula Family YMCA, creating welcoming spaces and more opportunities for people of all ages to connect, move, grow, and feel supported.
Invest In Your Community
GOAL: $6.7M
We are deeply grateful for the catalytic support of the Fredrick W. Petri Foundation, whose investment honors a longstanding connection to the Peninsula Family YMCA and a shared belief in creating spaces where people can grow, connect, and thrive.
Made Possible Through Community Support
ReImagine Peninsula is made possible by community leaders who see the YMCA as essential infrastructure for San Mateo County — a once-in-a-generation investment in well-being, belonging, and family support.
This transformation is just the beginning — and it grows stronger with every donor, board member, and partner who invests in the future of community well-being in San Mateo County.
Leave a Lasting Mark on the Peninsula Family YMCA
As we reimagine the Y for the next generation, you can honor a loved one, celebrate your family, or recognize someone special with a personalized commemorative paving stone.
Your gift helps build a stronger, more connected community. Choose your giving level and personalize your commemorative stone with a message that will become part of the Peninsula Y’s story.
Speak with a YMCA representative to make your commitment.
More than a building, A Thriving Community
At its heart, the ReImagine Peninsula project is about the future of the Peninsula Family YMCA and the role it plays in strengthening San Mateo County. It’s about bringing together physical health, mental wellness, social connection, and belonging under one roof — redefining what a community hub can be.
This transformation allows the Peninsula Family YMCA to emerge as a true community well-being hub — inclusive, intergenerational, and designed for people of all ages, backgrounds, and life stages.
“For me, the Y is more than a gym. It is the space where my healing journey is taking place.”
Doris Sun • Peninsula Family YMCA Member
This transformation is just the beginning — and it grows stronger with every donor, board member, and partner who invests in the future of community well-being in San Mateo County.
What’s Taking Shape
More than a welcome. A place to belong.
MORE SPACE TO GATHER & BELONG
Imagine walking into the Y and finding more than a place to check in. A comfortable space to catch up with a friend, meet a neighbor, or simply take a moment for yourself.
Our vision includes welcoming gathering spaces designed to make these everyday connections possible. Because sometimes the most meaningful part of a visit to the Y happens before or after the activity you came for.
Feeling your best is about more than fitness.
MORE WAYS TO MOVE & FEEL YOUR BEST
Well-being isn’t just about working out. It’s about finding activities you enjoy, making time for yourself, and sharing experiences with others.
We’re imagining new outdoor spaces where you can build strength, try something new, or simply enjoy moving in the fresh air.
With community support, we can make these new experiences a reality.
When kids have room to grow and families have the support they need, our entire community thrives.
MORE SUPPORT FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
For kids, the Y is a place to discover new interests, build confidence, make friends, and have fun. For parents and caregivers, it’s a place where their children can feel supported while they find time for their own well-being.
With community support, a reimagined YKids and youth spaces will create welcoming environments for play, learning, and discovery, with more opportunities for kids and families to feel connected to the Y.
Why it Matters
San Mateo County families need more than a gym—they need a place that supports the whole person.
Our community told us what matters most: mental wellness resources, modern family spaces, and places to connect across generations.
ReImagine Peninsula is the YMCA’s response, built on what our community asked for and designed to be accessible for all.
Here for You Every Step of the Way
The Peninsula Family YMCA will remain fully open throughout this transformation— every program, class, and service continues as improvements take shape around you.
We’re enhancing the experience you already value by listening to our community, investing in what matters most, and making sure the Y remains a place where everyone feels welcome.
Follow the Journey
ReImagine Peninsula is unfolding in thoughtful phases:
Vision & Awareness
Introducing the campaign and sharing what’s ahead.
Groundbreaking & Construction
Milestones, progress, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Reveal & Re-engage
Welcoming everyone to the reimagined Peninsula Y.
Momentum
Measuring impact and building on what we’ve created together.
This page will serve as your central place for updates, community stories, and milestones as the transformation progresses.
Thank You to Our Supporters & Partners
A special thank you to our foundational partner
Fredrick W. Petri Foundation
Thanks to their generosity, that vision is coming to life, as planning and design move forward with community well-being as the driving force behind every decision. The reimagined center will serve as a model for how spaces can promote connection, belonging, and holistic health.
Support Reimagine Peninsula
Your support powers a once-in-a-generation investment in community well-being, belonging, and family support right here in San Mateo County.
Join the community leaders, families, and partners making this transformation possible.
FAQs
Our ReImagine Peninsula Family YMCA project is an opportunity to reimagine how our Y serves the community. We are investing in our spaces, experiences, and connections to create a community well-being hub where individuals and families of all ages can find opportunities to grow, connect, belong, and thrive.
This is more than a renovation. It is about expanding the way people experience the Y and strengthening our role as a resource for the entire community.
Yes! Our goal is to maintain operations and continue serving our members and community throughout the project.
Because construction will take place in phases, there may be temporary adjustments to certain spaces, programs, access points, or member experiences.
We are committed to communicating changes in advance, minimizing disruptions whenever possible, and keeping the safety and experience of our members, participants, and staff at the forefront.
The project is being implemented in phases to help us manage construction, funding, and operational needs.
Our anticipated construction schedule for the upcoming phases is from early to late spring. Specific timelines will depend on contractor coordination, permitting, construction requirements, and project conditions.
The Peninsula Family Y has an opportunity to serve as more than a place people visit for a workout or a swim.
We envision a welcoming community space where individuals and families can build relationships, access resources, participate in programs, and connect with organizations that support their well-being.
Through partnerships, community programs, and opportunities for engagement, we want to strengthen our role as a community resource for everyone—not just our membership.
We will update the ReImagine Project often, and we encourage members and community members to stay connected and follow the progress as we bring this vision to life. Sign up for email updates by clicking here.
There are many ways to be part of this journey!
Consider:
- Make a financial contribution to the capital campaign.
- Introduce us to potential donors, businesses, and philanthropic partners.
- Share the ReImagine vision with your friends, family, and networks.
- Participate in community engagement opportunities.
- Help us tell the story of why the Y matters to our community.
Every connection, conversation, and contribution makes a difference.
This isn’t just about what we’re building. It’s about who we’re building it for and the impact we want to make together for our future generations.