The Center
The Center (operated by the YMCA) is both a multi-generational and multi-functional facility located within Generations Park at Boys Ranch and opened on January 2, 2023.
The outdoor water park will open for the season on Saturday, May 27.
View The Center membership and facility information.
Amenities
The Indoor Aquatic Facility has two slides, lap lanes, therapeutic hot tub, handicapped lift, current lap lane, and children's play feature. Adjacent to the indoor aquatic facility is four reservable party rooms, each equipped with tables, chairs, a refrigerator, sink, and TV monitors, as well as an outdoor porch which opens to the outdoor aquatic facility. Across the hall from the indoor aquatic facility is a full-featured men and womens locker room, which also serves the gymnasium. The locker room includes showers, lockers, restrooms, and suit spinners. In addition, there are four family changing rooms.
The outdoor water park features a lazy river, concessions, restroom building, lap lanes, cabanas, chaise lounges, two slides, splash pad, and play features.
The gymnasium is comprised of a double basketball court, which also has striping for pickleball and volleyball. The gym includes bleachers, as well as an observation counter complete with USB charging ports. Down the hall are two fitness rooms which include an operable partition to allow the space to expand to one large space. The rooms include ballet barres and mirrored walls, as well as TV monitors. Adjacent to the fitness rooms is an outdoor fitness porch and an outdoor basketball court, which is also striped for multiple court activities.
The second-floor fitness mezzanine includes an indoor track, exercise equipment, TV monitors, and free weights. The fitness mezzanine is serviced by an elevator and stairs.
The Center includes the YPlayhouse for short-term child care. This room includes reading nooks, active game spaces, an outdoor porch, movie wall, and many games and activities, as well as a restroom for the use of its participants only. The facility includes a large community room with TV monitors, a podium, and banquet seating for over 250 guests. The community room also includes operable partitions to segment the rooms into three spaces. With large windows overlooking the lake, the room includes built-in serving counters and a pass-through window to the catering kitchen.
In addition, The Center includes three activity rooms for programs and activities. Two rooms have an operable partition to create a large room as needed, and one room includes a kiln and ceramics storage. There is an attached patio to the large partitioned room which provides outdoor seating, in addition to a special events entry directly to the community room.
Contact Us
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The Center (operated by the YMCA)
2801 Forest Ridge Dr.
Bedford, TX 76021Phone: 817-725-8439
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
YMCA Operating The Center
During the May 10, 2022 City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council Members unanimously approved a measure authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the YMCA of Fort Worth to operate The Center recreational facility for many reasons, including expanded programming choices, reduced membership rates, and financial assistance programs for qualifying members. By choosing to partner with the YMCA, it is now projected to save more than $731,000 in taxpayer dollars during 2023, its first year of operations. View the presentation from the August 8 City Council meeting regarding rates and operational costs at the facility.
The Council and staff explored the potential of a partnership with an outside agency to operate the Center for several months prior to the decision. In January 2022, the Council held Town Hall-style meetings for the YMCA to present detailed information about what to expect from a potential partnership and for community members to ask questions. Following the meetings, the City began a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process soliciting bids from organizations, like the YMCA, interested in potentially operating the Center. The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth was the only one to respond to the RFP.
For more information, please visit the FAQ webpage.
The Center Monthly Membership Rate Information
Membership Type | Resident Rate | Non-Resident Rate |
|---|---|---|
Household 1 * | $57 | $78 |
| Household 2 ** | $53 | $72 |
Individual (Ages 27-61) | $33 | $48 |
| Senior Couple (2 adults, 1 must be 62+) | $42 | $59 |
| Senior Individual (Ages 62+) | $25 | $38 |
| Young Adult (Ages 13-26) | $25 | $38 |
| Day Pass (Ages 3 and Up) Ages 3 and Under - Free | $5 | $10 |
* Household 1: Two adults and any tax dependent children living in the same household up to age 19
** Household 2: Two adults OR one adult with any tax dependent children living in the same household up to age 19
Please note, there is no joining fee (outside of the monthly membership fees) the first year per the terms of the agreement between the City and the YMCA.
Additionally, children 10 and younger should either be a part of Household membership and have an adult present or have a day pass and comes as a guest with another family (with adults present).
Non-residents may purchase a membership online via the YMCA website. If you are a Bedford resident and choose to join online, the discounted rate will not be applied due to the verification process. You can bring in a current water bill to The Center, or reply to your welcome email with documentation and your discount will be added to future fees. The YMCA will not make the fee retroactive or refund any fees paid prior to showing verification.
Membership Financial Assistance
One of the many benefits of the YMCA operating The Center is the non-profit organization’s ability to offer financial assistance to those who qualify. Rate reduction is possible through their Open Doors program, in addition to the organization’s Silver Sneakers program. Silver Sneakers provides a free fitness center membership for qualifying seniors eligible for Medicare or other health plans. Please contact YMCA staff at 817-725-8439 for more information.