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07-10-2009, 01:29 PM
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YMCA in New Hope?
Hi all,
I noticed when I was visiting that in New Hope there is a directional sign on 431 that says "YMCA Road." For the life of me though, I can't find a YMCA online located in New Hope.
Is there actually a Y on that road, or is it some sort of rec center? We'll be living in Grant, so I'm looking for the closest fitness or family rec center.
Thanks!
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07-10-2009, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MelanieP
Hi all,
I noticed when I was visiting that in New Hope there is a directional sign on 431 that says "YMCA Road." For the life of me though, I can't find a YMCA online located in New Hope.
Is there actually a Y on that road, or is it some sort of rec center? We'll be living in Grant, so I'm looking for the closest fitness or family rec center.
Thanks!
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Drive up there and see for yourself-if it's open and functional, or in construction.
At least on paper - county's property records- there's 18 acre that Madison County is owner of.
Madison County, Alabama Map |
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07-10-2009, 02:28 PM
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I think the New Hope YMCA is now a relic.
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07-10-2009, 03:11 PM
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I think the New Hope YMCA is now a relic.
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didn't think of a third state then: "de-construction"  (word play) |
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07-10-2009, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by friday13
Drive up there and see for yourself-if it's open and functional, or in construction.
At least on paper - county's property records- there's 18 acre that Madison County is owner of.
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Well, it'd be a 12-hour drive for me as I'm in FL, ha. Saw it in passing when I visited but never had a chance to drive up there. |
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07-10-2009, 05:12 PM
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It used to be a YMCA many years ago. I can remember playing peewee football for McCormick YMCA (which also no longer exists) against New Hope Y. We're talking 1980-82 time frame.
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07-10-2009, 05:44 PM
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Ah, thanks for the info! I guess it's been named YMCA Rd. for a while then, and they probably never changed it. A rec center... hmmm, well that could be good for my kids, anyway.
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07-10-2009, 07:00 PM
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Here's a street view of it:
ymca - Google Maps |
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07-12-2009, 08:02 PM
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Aww, there's no guy in his skivvies hanging off a balcony in this street view!  |
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