KC CROSS FAMILY YMCA AT HOLIDAY PARK
OPENING 2027
Free-Standing Emergency Room
ABOUT THE KC CROSS FAMILY YMCA AT HOLIDAY PARK
OPENING IN 2027
A new chapter of community is coming to Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale. The KC Cross Family YMCA , located at the northeast corner of Federal Highway and NE 8th Street beside The Parker, broke ground in December 2025 — marking the beginning of a transformational project for East Fort Lauderdale.
In partnership with Broward Health and the City of Fort Lauderdale, the Y is creating a vibrant, 60,000-square-foot destination that brings health, wellness, recreation, and belonging together under one roof. This unique collaboration also includes a 12,000 SF Broward Health Free-Standing Emergency Room, ensuring access to both wellness and emergency care — right where our community gathers.
Rooted in Holiday Park’s 75-year legacy as Fort Lauderdale’s “backyard,” this new Y will honor the park’s rich history while building a healthy future for generations to come.
In partnership with:
HEALTH COMMUNIT RESPONSIBILIT LEGAC Y
THE IMPACT OF THE KC CROSS FAMILY YMCA AT HOLIDAY PARK
PROJECTED TO SERVE OVER 25,000 FAMILIES
Each year, the KC Cross Family YMCA at Holiday Park will serve over 25,000 families in East Fort Lauderdale, including 5,000 seniors and 8,000 children and teens – through life-changing programs, life-saving swim instruction, and life-building connections.
It will be a place where every person belongs, every voice matters, and every step forward strengthens the fabric of our community
THE Y TURNS PLACE INTO PURPOSE
A park into possibility.
A building into belonging.
A moment into a memory.
AMENITIES AT THE KC CROSS FAMILY YMCA AT HOLIDAY PARK
Every detail WILL inspire movement and connection
State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
Group Fitness Studio
Cycling / TRX Studio
Yoga / Pilates Studio
Indoor Basketball Court
Swimming Pool
Personal & Small Group Training
Childcare
Multipurpose Rooms
THE POOL AT THE KC CROSS FAMILY YMCA AT HOLIDAY PARK
State-of-the-Art Aquatic Center
At the heart of the new KC Cross Family YMCA at Holiday Park will be a state-of-the-art Aquatic Center — where our community will learn, play, and grow together — one stroke at a time. Designed to serve swimmers of all ages and abilities, this premier facility will feature a six-lane, 25-meter lap pool for training and recreation, along with a dedicated teaching pool for beginner lessons, family fun, and adaptive programs.
As part of the Y’s mission to promote water safety and drowning prevention, the Aquatic Center will also serve as a hub for Swim for Jenny Week, offering hundreds of free and low-cost swim lessons each year.
Active Older Adults & SilverSneakers® Classes
Health
Screenings & Clinics
offered by Broward Health
Semi-Private Reformer Pilates & Yoga Classes
Summer
Camp
Swim
Lessons
Swim for Jenny Week
free swim lessons for the community
Youth
Sports
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT THE KC CROSS FAMILY YMCA AT HOLIDAY PARK
Programs That Empower Every Age and Every Stage
When doors open, expect a full lineup of programs for all ages — from youth sports, after-school care, and summer camps to adult fitness, senior wellness, and health screenings provided by Broward Health. Every visit will be an opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive — body, mind, and spirit.
THERE IS NO Y WITHOUT YOU
MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE AT THE KC CROSS FAMILY YMCA AT HOLIDAY PARK
More Than a Membership — It’s About Belonging
At KC Cross Family YMCA at Holiday Park, we will offer memberships that fit every lifestyle plus discounts for Veterans and financial assistance to ensure everyone has the opportunity to join. Members will also enjoy Nationwide YMCA access, opening doors to Y facilities across the country. Become a Founding Member and make your mark on this historic new chapter. Founding Members will receive exclusive early updates and invitations to special pre-opening events.
INDIVIDUAL
COUPLE
FAMILY
TEENS (16+)
SILVERSNEAKERS®
DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS
YOU WITH THE Y COMPLETES OUR STORY
Your support completes the Y, turning blueprints into buildings, vision into reality and generosity into legacy. Whether you’re looking to become a founding member, support capital investment, or secure a legacy naming opportunity — there’s a place for you.
Together, we’ll make KC Cross Family YMCA at Holiday Park a generational asset and a beacon of belonging for Fort Lauderdale.
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MEDIA & PRESS FOR THE KC CROSS FAMILY YMCA AT HOLIDAY PARK
Your Window Into What’s Next
Interested in collaborating with us and sharing our journey as we build KC Cross Family YMCA? For press inquiries, media assets, project renderings and updates please fill out the form above and select “Media & Press” to contact our communications office. We’ll share with you the latest news and updates as we build our new Y.
