• Rockaway YMCA at Arverne by-the-Sea
  • Rockaway YMCA at Arverne by-the-Sea
  • Rockaway YMCA at Arverne by-the-Sea
  • Rockaway YMCA at Arverne by-the-Sea

Rockaway YMCA at Arverne by-the-Sea
New Community Aquatics and Recreation Center

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New Construction
Benjamin - Beechwood, LLC
Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
2.8 Acre Site; 43,500 GSF Building
$17,000,000 Construction Cost
Spring 2014

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The YMCA is located within the Arverne by-the-Sea development, a new 117 acre residential neighborhood adjacent to Far Rockaway Beach in Queens, NY. The Y features an 8,000 SF indoor family aquatics park, cardiovascular and strength training fitness areas, aerobics rooms, classrooms, a full size gymnasium, child care, a Little League field and parking. The center of these activities is a 2-story light-filled atrium with views into the pool hall and out to the terraces and garden.  The atrium, which is located off the entry, contains a reception area, a lounge for members, and a feature wall that extends the length of the building.  The feature wall is constructed of the same exterior fiber cement material as the building facades but in a variety of colors.  The wall features donor plaques, artwork, display cases for trophies, and an open stair with a skylight above that provides access to the upper level cardiovascular workout areas. Designed to the level of a USGBC LEED Silver building, the YMCA has low flow plumbing fixtures, locally made interior and exterior materials with recycled content, cool roofs, and bicycle racks.