NEW PLAYFIELDS AT THE TOM TAYLOR FAMILY YMCA Making More Possible Gig Harbor Sports Complex Gig Harbor has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, creating a need for additional community recreational opportunities, specifically sports fields. The City of Gig Harbor plans to work with partners to develop all or a portion of 30+ acres in Gig Harbor North into a large regional park/sports complex adjacent to the Tom Taylor Family YMCA. Expanding To Meet Community Need The Y will develop Phase 1A of the Gig Harbor Sports Complex, which will include: two synthetic turf fields, field lighting, a restrooms/concessions building, and 100 parking stalls. Construction of Phase 1A will commence once the YMCA has completed fundraising. Construction of Phase 1A is estimated to cost $6.8 million, entirely funded through donations. On-going operating and maintenance costs will be funded through rental fees and donations. Latest News The City of Gig Harbor and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties have signed a lease agreement that will enable the YMCA to fundraise, construct, and operate two new synthetic turf athletic fields in Gig Harbor. “There is a critical need for these playfields and safe outdoor spaces,” said Charlie Davis, YMCA President and CEO. “Gig Harbor is a growing community and we have an opportunity to play a role in providing safe spaces for children to develop their skills, as well as helping to create a space that brings people and community together.” The signed lease allows the Y to begin fundraising to help design and construction of the new athletic fields, estimated at $6.8 million. Consider A Donation To The Tom Taylor Playfields Capital Campaign DONATE TODAY Learn More About The Tom Taylor Playfields Capital Campaign LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GIG HARBOR SPORTS COMPLEX City Of Gig Harbor Visit the City of Gig Harbor's website. The YMCA Contact Jessie Palmer Phone: 253-534-7819 Email: jpalmer@ymcapkc.org FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHY IS THE CITY WORKING WITH THE YMCA TO DEVELOP FIELDS? DOES THE YMCA KNOW HOW TO OPERATE FIELDS? WHY DO WE NEED MORE PLAY FIELDS? AREN’T THERE ENOUGH FIELDS AT THE SCHOOLS, PENMET PARKS, AND OTHERS. WHAT DOES THE Y GET OUT OF THIS? WHAT IS THE BENEFIT TO CITY RESIDENTS? DOES THE Y’S SPORTS LEAGUES COMPETE WITH OTHER SPORTS GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY? WHY IS THE Y AND THE CITY DEVELOPING THE PROJECT IN PHASES AND NOT ALL OF IT AT ONE TIME? HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO CONSTRUCT ALL OF THE GIG HARBOR SPORTS COMPLEX? WHO IS GOING TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE SPORTS COMPLEX FIELDS? IF I’M A CITY RESIDENT, WILL MY TAXES INCREASE TO BUILD THE SPORTS COMPLEX? IF I’M A Y MEMBER, WILL MY MEMBERSHIP DUES INCREASE TO BUILD THE SPORTS COMPLEX? DO I NEED TO BE A YMCA MEMBER TO USE THE FIELDS? WILL THE SPORTS COMPLEX FIELDS BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC? WILL I BE ABLE TO RESERVE THE FIELDS FOR THE SPORTS COMPLEX? I AM CONCERNED ABOUT TRAFFIC AND CONGESTION THAT WILL BE GENERATED AS A RESULT OF THE FIELDS. I AM CONCERNED WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR GLARE OR BRIGHT FIELD LIGHTS. WHAT TYPE OF SYNTHETIC TURF WILL BE USED? I’VE READ THAT ARTIFICIAL SYNTHETIC TURF CAUSES CANCER. WILL THIS FIELD CAUSE CANCER? HOW WILL THE Y AND CITY PRESERVE TREES AT THE SPORTS COMPLEX? ABOUT About Us Blog Privacy Y Stories ENGAGE Careers Contact Us Gift Certificate Request Member Feedback STAFF Email Login Marketing and Communications CEO Speaking Request Form Staff and Volunteer Shout Out Form CONNECT WITH THE Y Facebook Twitter Youtube App store Google play SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES © 2021 YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Donations are tax-exempt EIN:91-0565562