Salvation Army buys Suisun aquatic center

Salvation Army buys Suisun aquatic center
Published by The Reporter
Posted: 10/27/2009

The Salvation Army has formally announced the purchase of the once operating community and aquatic center next to Hall Park in Suisun City.

The center, once rented by the YMCA, has been vacant since early 2008.

The purchase agreement received a unanimous vote from Suisun City's City Council recently, a move that won the plan applause from the audience consisting of city residents and members of the city's Ad Hoc Committee and Citizen's Advisory Committee.

"It is absolutely tremendous to return this essential asset to the Suisun City community, particularly during a time when community services are needed more than ever," said City Manager Suzanne Bragdon. "The Salvation Army brings the experience, focus, dedication and resources to make this an extremely successful operation."

The Salvation Army is committed to providing a wide range of community programs at the facility, including:

* Fitness and recreational activities like weight and cardio machines, market driven fitness classes, multi-generational aquatics programs, basketball leagues, dance instruction and intramural sporting teams

* After-school tutoring and recreational programs

* Summer day and away camps

* Christmas assistance

* Youth and senior services

* Worship and fellowship services

The Salvation Army will use a graduated membership structure to allow low and moderate income residents to access these important services.

The organization plans to invest in upgrades to the facility including buying new workout equipment, refurbishing pools, exterior work on the building, locker room and office upgrades and upgrading the gymnasium floor.

For more information, call Captain Fred Rasmussen-North Bay Counties Coordinator at 332-3209.