Park City breaks ground on new senior center
PARK CITY, Kan. (KSNW) – More than just a building, Park City's new senior center is set to become a hub for connection, activity, and community for residents 55 and older. City leaders broke ground Saturday on the long-awaited 13,000-square-foot facility that promises to expand wellness, socialization, and engagement opportunities in one of the city's fastest-growing areas.
The new facility, located at 1811 Stuart Drive near Hydraulic and 61st, replaces a 4,000-square-foot building constructed in 1997. City leaders say the current center no longer meets the needs of participants or the range of activities offered.
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'This new center is where people will come to stay active, make connections, and participate in the kinds of programs that help build community,' said Park City Mayor John Lehnherr. 'We've been planning this for years, and we're excited to see it move forward.'
The center, set to be completed in February 2026, will feature fitness areas, a billiards room, library, kitchen, coffee bar, meeting rooms, and multipurpose spaces. It will support residents aged 55 and older with social and wellness programs.
The project is part of the city's broader downtown development plan. The site connects to Park Centre, a mixed-use development currently under construction, and is near the location of a proposed 50-unit senior apartment complex.
Saturday's event drew residents and stakeholders, a turnout officials said reflects the strong community interest in the project. 'We're seeing people who aren't just involved in planning—they're future users of the space,' Lehnherr said.
The project team includes Shelden Architecture and McCownGordon Construction, both based in Wichita.
'This is an important step in supporting the needs of our senior population and the continued development of Park City's core,' Lehnherr said.
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