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Jasper Today
By the People, for the People
Jasper Breaks Ground on New Regional Wellness Center
The $30 million facility will include fitness areas, gymnasiums, and community programming.
Mar. 25, 2026 at 4:36pm
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The City of Jasper and the Tri-County YMCA will hold a groundbreaking ceremony next month for a new 70,000-square-foot Regional Wellness Center. The event is set for Friday, April 17 at 1 p.m. at the future site on West 15th Street, and community members and local leaders are invited to attend.
Why it matters
The planned wellness center is designed to improve quality of life, support workforce growth, and expand access to youth and wellness services across the Jasper region, which has historically lacked comprehensive community health and fitness resources.
The details
The new Regional Wellness Center will include fitness areas, gymnasiums, an indoor track, and spaces for group exercise and community programs. The $30 million project is being funded through a mix of local, state, and private sources.
- The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1 p.m.
The players
City of Jasper
The local government of Jasper, Missouri, which is partnering with the Tri-County YMCA to build the new wellness center.
Tri-County YMCA
A regional YMCA organization that will operate the new wellness facility in Jasper.
What’s next
Community members and local leaders are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony on April 17th to mark the start of construction on the new Regional Wellness Center.
The takeaway
The new Regional Wellness Center represents a significant investment in improving health, fitness, and quality of life for residents across the Jasper region, filling a longstanding gap in community resources and services.
