Unlike any other facility in central Ohio, The Spear will come to life on district-owned land on Watkins Rd. across from the new Pataskala - South Fork Elementary building thanks to a unique public/private partnership between Southwest Licking Local Schools and the Licking County YMCA. Designed to promote health and wellness throughout our community, this facility will provide robust programming and recreational opportunities for SWL students and community members alike. The outdoor Splash Pad, playground, and pavilion spaces will be open to the entire community at no charge. Indoors, the facility will feature 3 multi-sport courts, indoor walking track, batting cage areas, E-sports, and golf simulator rooms, as well as separate community and student weight rooms, group wellness studios, and locker rooms. The Aquatic Center will house an 8 lane, 50 meter competition pool with separate community and student locker rooms and rest rooms, along with spectator seating, concessions, and lobby. 

 

Not only for Warrior athletes, this facility will also provide Safety Around Water programming available to all SWL first graders, swim lessons available to all SWL second graders, and Adaptive Aquatics programming for students with disabilities... all during the school day and at no cost.

 

The facility will be managed and operated by the Licking County Family YMCA, with access available to Y members. Most senior citizens are eligible for free memberships through Silver Sneakers, and SWL taxpayers will receive discounted memberships.