Tallahassee Breaks Ground on Another Transformative Project

The city of Tallahassee continues making progress on transformative infrastructure projects, many of which begin construction this year. Among the numerous projects coming to fruition is Tallahassee’s second senior center facility. When complete, this additional facility will offer expanded programs for the rapidly growing population of active seniors aged 50 and older.

“Breaking ground on our second senior center marks a significant milestone that we’ve all been eagerly looking forward to and is a testament to the city’s commitment to construction projects that enhance the well-being of our community,” mayor John Dailey said. “This new facility will provide much-needed space for activities and programming and supports a vibrant community where seniors can thrive, enriching the quality of life for all residents in Tallahassee.”

Since 1978, Tallahassee Senior Services has primarily operated from the historic armory building on North Monroe Street. Today, the building is nearly bursting at the seams as Senior Services staff and volunteers coordinate almost 200 activities a month and host programs that serve approximately 500 people daily.

This new, additional facility will be built on six acres of land in the Canopy Development. The 40,000-square-foot building will house a double-size multipurpose gym with six indoor pickleball courts and two basketball and volleyball courts. The space will also accommodate table tennis and fitness classes. The Lifelong Learning wing will offer educational classes, art programs, cards and other games, and health and wellness opportunities. Senior Services participants provided feedback that was incorporated into the design of the facility.

“As we celebrate the start of construction on Tallahassee’s second senior center, we appreciate the profound impact that investing in projects like this has on our community’s quality of life,” said city manager Reese Goad. “One of numerous projects that will come alive over the next two years, this facility will enrich the lives of our residents by fostering a more connected and resilient Tallahassee for generations to come.”

To celebrate the start of construction for the new center, the community was invited to attend a groundbreaking event on Wednesday, May 1. It was held at 10:30 a.m. on Welaunee Boulevard at the site of the future building.

Tallahassee Senior Services is part of the City of Tallahassee’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department. For more information on its programs and events, please contact the Tallahassee Senior Center at 850-891-4000 or visit Talgov.com/Seniors. You can also remain up to date by liking the Tallahassee Senior Center on Facebook.