On Nov. 15, 2024, the City broke ground on a new Senior and Therapeutic Center. Plans call for a 26,000-square-foot building with an estimated cost of $24 million. It will open in 2026.

The new center will house both senior programming and the City’s Therapeutic Recreation program. The new senior center will offer residents 55 and older many of the same programs offered at the Senior Center on Life Lane, including technology, arts and crafts. The therapeutic recreation portion of the new facility will support Parks & Recreation’s outstanding Therapeutic Recreation program, which supports individuals with disabilities and special needs.

New Senior and Therapeutic Recreation Center timeline

July 2023 – $1.6 million approved for the design of a new Senior and Therapeutic Recreation Center in Shillito Park.

November 2023 – EOP Architecture was selected and began work on the design of the new center

July 2024 – $24 million was approved for the construction of the new center

August 2024 – Presented the design of the new center to Council (Download the design presentation)

September 2024 – Held public engagement opportunities at Life Lane, Charles Young Center, Bell House and Eldercrafters.  Shared design with the Parks Advisory Board

October 2024 – Shared design plans with the Senior Services Commission and selected Calhoun Construction Services as the contractor.

November 2024 – Broke ground

December 2024 – Fencing is built around the construction site, creating a temporary entrance for construction traffic.  Site Prep is in process.

Spring 2026 – is the current proposed completion date.