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Civic Center Expansion: $400K Upgrade to Fitness Facility

11/26/2025

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The Don Umerley Civic Center fitness center in Rocky River will expand by 2,000 square feet after the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism relocates.
City Council approved a $400,000 contract with SONA Construction LLC for expansion.
Renovations will remove drywall.
Renovations will install rubberized flooring and add equipment to enhance strength training options and member experience.
Construction begins in late winter while the center remains operational, with some areas restricted.

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The Don Umerley Civic Center fitness center in Rocky River will expand by 2,000 square feet after the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism relocates.
City Council approved a $400,000 contract with SONA Construction LLC for expansion.
Renovations will remove drywall.
Renovations will install rubberized flooring and add equipment to enhance strength training options and member experience.
Construction begins in late winter while the center remains operational, with some areas restricted.