Excerpt from the Dayton Daily News
Wright State University is considering building a new YMCA on the university’s campus to serve Fairborn residents, as well as the students, faculty and staff of Wright State.
The facility would replace Fairborn’s existing YMCA and be located on undeveloped university property along Colonel Glenn Highway.
The university is partnering with the City of Fairborn and the YMCA of Greater Dayton to explore the facility’s construction.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to explore enhancing our campus experience and partner with two great organizations,” said Wright State University President Sue Edwards in a release.
The idea was inspired in part by a YMCA that opened on the campus of Wichita State University in 2020.
The Fairborn YMCA features weightlifting equipment, cardio machines, an indoor swimming pool and basketball courts and offers group exercise classes, personal training, swimming lessons and childcare. Officials would like to replace the facility with something new.
