District 2 neighborhood gym offers free classes, partners with local groups

The BW Gymnasium in Lexington's District 2 is offering a range of free activities for residents, including Zumba classes, an Ignite Saturday morning class at 11 a.m., open gym sessions and a monthly "team talk" for youth, staff said during a District 2 neighborhood update.

Director Sanders said the facility is free to use for community-benefiting activities and that staff welcome partnerships with local organizations. "Completely free. Everything is free," Sanders said when asked whether the public must pay to use the space.

Staff listed partnerships already on the calendar, including a multiweek adult fitness program run by the YMCA and occasional events posted by Fayette County Public Schools. The gymnasium provides tables and chairs for partner events and requires interested organizations to complete an activity form.

Organizers said open gym is generally kept available to the neighborhood rather than reserved for recurring private team practices; the facility aims to keep time slots open so local children and adults can use the space. One regular youth schedule includes open gym from 3 to 5 p.m., followed by pizza at 5:30 p.m. and a team talk led by community mentors. The team talks are planned for the last Monday of every month and will include discussion on topics such as mental health, suicide prevention, substance use, college and careers.

Residents can request the neighborhood calendar by emailing bwgymnasium@lexingtonky.gov or by checking events posted on Lexington's official website (lexingtonky.gov). Director Sanders provided the gymnasium phone number in the meeting as recorded: 85935308. Staff emphasized they do not rent the facility for private parties such as baby showers; use is prioritized for community-benefit activities.

The gymnasium encouraged neighbors to attend programs and contact staff to propose partnerships or events.

For more information, organizers said to email bwgymnasium@lexingtonky.gov.