The first phase of construction on a new outdoor YMCA facility in the Falls at Imperial Oaks development in northern Spring is set to begin this month, according to the YMCA of Greater Houston.
The Holcomb Family YMCA will be built on the shores of Lake Holcomb at 5201 Imperial Promenade Drive, Spring, and anchored by a 12,000-square-foot pavilion with turf. Additional amenities planned for the facility's first stage include an outdoor fitness center and multipurpose sports courts and fields.
"We are pleased to be planning for the expansion of services to the greater Spring community with this location," said Chris Butsch, the YMCA's district executive director, in a statement. "The YMCA of Greater Houston was founded over 130 years ago as a place where all people could find hope, fellowship and healing. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. This Holcomb Family YMCA will be dedicated to this purpose and hopes to bring value to the Falls at Imperial Oaks residents and surrounding communities."
The March construction update for the Holcomb Family YMCA comes nearly five years after the project was first announced. Development was projected to begin in 2018 but was delayed in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey before a new expected groundbreaking date was set in 2019.
