Greencastle YMCA Project

Through its Redevelopment Commission, the City of Greencastle will break ground on the new Greencastle YMCA this spring.   The facility is being built in partnership with the YMCA of the Wabash Valley and the Putnam County Hospital.  This project fulfills a multi-decade dream of the community.

Located on the east side of Greencastle on South Calbert Way, the site provides easy access for residents of Greencastle and the entire county.

The Y will feature 59,725 square feet of recreation space including three basketball/sports courts, three exercise studios, a walking track, a fitness area filled with a wide range of exercise equipment, a child watch area, a teen room, and ample support space such as office space, restrooms, family locker rooms, and storage.   The gym spaces are set up to accommodate basketball, volleyball, pickleball, futsal and other programming.   

The Putnam County Hospital space of 11,270 square feet will allow for a wide range of medical offerings for the community.  These services include Putnam Prompt Care which will offer a high-quality, low-cost option to the emergency room.  The focus will be on minor illnesses and injuries that need immediate attention.   Putnam Occupational Health will support employers and employees to keep everyone working. The office will offer a variety of services to accommodate pre-employment needs, including testing, screening, and physicals, as well as providing care for injuries that may occur while on the job.  Rehabilitation services will include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

A large community room and teaching kitchen will allow both the Y and hospital to offer a wide range of educational programs.   Community groups will also have access to the space to offer programs.

The 14 acre site allows for plenty of parking and outdoor recreation area.

The project is expected to serve families from across Putnam County with over 50,000 visits expected each year.   Services will be offered for a wide range of age groups from children to seniors.   


  • For Families – Safe and affordable after school childcare, reduction in learning loss in their children through participation in summer day camp, and the ability to share quality time doing fun activities.
  • For Children – Kids can play in a safe, healthy, and active environment. Programs will let kids explore interests and gain self-confidence by participating in classes, summer camps, and sports.
  • For Seniors – Seniors can stay active with exercise programs, an indoor walking track, pickleball, educational programs and most of all, social interaction and a sense of community.
  • For Everyone – Even if you can’t workout or are already in great shape, everyone benefits from wellness services and activities that can strengthen mental, physical, and social well-being.


Construction will take about fifteen to sixteen months depending on weather and any supply chain issues.  The project is expected to open in the summer of 2024.

Unique to this project is a fund-raising effort to provide start up costs for the Y and a long-term operating endowment.  This fund-raising effort has received substantial support from the Putnam County Community Foundation with a matching grant of $500,000.   Fund raising is underway and progress
announcements will be forthcoming.  To make a contribution to the campaign, please contact Ryan Penrod, CEO, YMCA, 225 East Kruzan Street, Brazil, IN 47834 or rpenrod@ymcaswv.org   Contributions may be pledged and paid over as many as five years based on the size of the gift.

The project will also result in a wide range of employment and volunteer opportunities.   More details on these opportunities will be provided as the project nears completion.

To learn more about corporate employee wellness and membership programs, contact Ryan Penrod, CEO of the YMCA at rpenrod@ymcaswv.org 

To learn more about the YMCA of the Wabash Valley - https://ymcaswv.org/

To learn more about the Putnam County Hospital - https://www.pchosp.org/ 



Project Partners


City of Greencastle
City of Greencastle Redevelopment Commission
Bona Vita Architecture – Design 
Ice Miller – Legal and Bond Council
Baker Tilley – Financial Advisor
Tonn and Blank Construction – Construction Manager

Exterior Design

Greencastle - US 231 Traffic Update

18 Oct, 2023
US 231 – North Jackson Street Traffic Update (Greencastle, Ind.) INDOT has started construction on the US 231 storm sewer work on North Jackson St. Northbound traffic and southbound traffic are being controlled by a traffic signal system. Drivers may be delayed by the signals; however, most drivers will not need to detour off of US 231. Truck traffic is asked to use the official detour of US 36, SR 75, and SR 240 or US 40. Work to install the storm sewer is expected to take four to six weeks. Upon completion of the work, INDOT will remove the traffic signal system and traffic flow will return to normal. During the work period, the following cross street intersections are closed at US 231: Frazier Street – west of US 231/North Jackson Street Frazier Street – east of US 231/North Jackson Street Earp Street – west of US 231/North Jackson Street  Elizabeth Street – west of US 231/North Jackson Street Drivers are reminded that the College St. to Frazier St. connection to US 231 is closed to through traffic. This route cannot be used to circumvent the construction zone. Drivers are also reminded that Madison St. is not available for a construction by-pass north of Green Street. At the north end of Madison St., Depot St. is one-way westbound which does not provide access to US 231. Muffler Connection, Dr. Scamahorn’s Animal Medical Clinic, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, and the Putnam County Museum can all be accessed from US 231/North Jackson St. Please note that the Farm Bureau Insurance driveway on Frazier St. is closed. Keener’s Mower Sales and Humphrey’s Outdoor Power are accessible from North Madison Street. Keener’s via Elizabeth St. and Humphrey’s via Frazier St. Drivers exiting Muffler Connection, the Animal Medical Clinic and Farm Bureau Insurance are reminded to use the signal buttons to ensure a safe exit from these businesses. Drivers are urged to use caution and to travel slowly in the construction zone.

Greencastle - 2023 Fall Leaf Pick Up

17 Oct, 2023
GREENCASTLE ANNUAL FALL LEAF PICK-UP (Greencastle, Ind.) The Department of Public Works will begin the annual leaf pick-up on October 23 and run through November 30. The Department asks that residents in the city limits rake their leaves only, no limbs or other debris, to the curb or between the sidewalk and the street. For those who do not have a curb or sidewalk, please put your leaves out near the street, but not in the street. Please do not rake leaves into the street. The Department will be following the trash routes, so please have leaves ready for pick-up the day before your normal trash pick-up day. The Department will only go through each day’s route once during the week unless our efforts are ahead of schedule. Holidays will be run the day before, if possible, along with the regular route for the day. Veterans Day, Friday, November 10, will be run on Thursday, November 9. The Thursday and Friday routes of Thanksgiving break will be run on Wednesday, November 22. For updates and schedule changes, please check the local newspapers, the local radio station, and the City’s Facebook page. Weather and equipment breakdowns may impact the schedule. The city composts the leaves that are collected each year. After composting for a period of time, the materials are used to support community plantings and gardens. Also, please note that the Putnam County Yard West Site will close for the season at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023. Regular hours are Monday and Wednesday from Noon until 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please dispose of twigs, limbs and other yard waste at this site. Please see https://irp.cdn-website.com/0e04815a/files/uploaded/Fee-Sheet.pdf for more information about the Putnam County Yard Waste Site. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Greencastle - Locust Street Reconstruction Project Update

20 Sep, 2023
City announces Locust Street is Open to Traffic (Greencastle, Ind.) The City of Greencastle announced today that Locust Street is now open to traffic. The public is asked to continue to use caution when driving on the street as some construction work will continue. While Locust Street is open, street lights will be installed this week, resulting in construction vehicles and workers along the street. Trees along the street also will be planted in the coming weeks. Residents may notice a water truck in the area tending to the new sod and grass. Watering will be following a set schedule for several weeks. Residents are asked not to park on the street during normal work hours to allow contractors to have access to the area to complete the remaining work. The project was funded by the Indiana Department of Transportation and the City of Greencastle. Improvements include storm drainage, curbs, sidewalks, ADA ramps, paving, lighting and landscaping. The upcoming US 231 project along Washington Street will tie into the new storm sewer lines. The intersection of Locust and Washington also will see some additional improvements with the US 231 work. The city greatly appreciates the patience of the public and nearby residents. The public is reminded to use caution and be aware of construction traffic and workers in the area.
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