A look at the design for the new Senior Center at Shillito Park

Aug 26

***Rendering of the exterior for the new Senior Center coming to Shillito Park. Source:*** ***August 27th Council Work Session packet.***

In Tuesday’s Council Work Session, Councilmembers will be presented the design for the new Senior and Therapeutic Recreation Center coming to Shillito Park.

The new Center will house similar programming the the Senior Center on Life Lane for Lexington’s senior population, but will also have therapeutic recreation equipment and activities such as archery, yoga, group fitness classes, and more.

***Floor plan for the new Senior Center coming to Shillito Park. Source:*** ***August 27th Council Work Session packet.***

$24 million is dedicated toward the construction of the new Center in the FY 2025 Budget. Construction is expected to begin in November of this year and last 18 months, with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for May of 2026.

You can review the presentation slides starting on page 52 of this packet.

Council Work Session will be held on Tuesday, August 27th at 3pm in Council Chambers. You can attend in-person or watch live on LexTV.

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Adrian Paul Bryant

Adrian Paul Bryant is CivicLex’s Civic Information Specialist, reporting on City Hall meetings and local issues that affect Lexingtonians every day. Raised in Jackson County, Adrian is a lifelong Kentuckian who is now proud to call Lexington home.