The Town of Barnstable’s Hyannis Youth and Community Center (“HYCC”) is situated in the heart of Cape Cod’s commercial hub surrounded by hotels, restaurants, local attractions and more! The building is a short stroll (two blocks) away from popular restaurants, shops and attractions on Main Street. The Barnstable Municipal Airport, Hyannis Transportation Center and ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are also nearby.

HISTORY
The Hyannis Youth and Community Center broke ground on January 18, 2008. The $24.7 million project was funded by a $3.5 million grant from the Commonwealth of  Massachusetts,$1 million grant from the United States Department of Education, $1.34 million of private fundraising through the Hyannis Youth and Community Center Foundation and the balance of $18,863,283 was from Town of Barnstable borrowing authorization and unexpended funds. The project was expanded by the Town Council in May 2007 as it sought to increase the main rink seating capacity to 1,500 with 250 in the second rink. The gymnasium was also enlarged to accommodate a competition basketball court with two full cross courts and portable seating for 500 spectators along with an elevated three lane walking track. Additional property was added to the site along Stevens Street to accommodate needed parking and increased building size. The building of 105,000 SF now meets the requests of members of the general public and the Barnstable Youth Commission who spoke favorably on the new proposal. The project, by design, is placed in the area of Town with the greatest need as 2,500 children reside within a one mile radius of the site. The Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Memorial Skating Rink was demolished after 52 years of service to make way for additional parking at the new facility and the completion of the attractive landscaped site which serves as the gateway to the downtown district. Center ice of the Kennedy Skating Rink will be marked with a special granite marker. The completed multi-generational project is a facility which Barnstable residents can all be extremely proud!

The HYCC is a 105,000 sq. ft. full service community center that primarily services the youth of the Town of Barnstable which includes the school district’s athletic departments, after-school programs, hockey and figure skating competitive organizations and community groups, and the estimated 2,500 children whose families reside within a one-mile radius of the facility.

The Barnstable Recreation Division is committed to providing leisure opportunities to improve the quality of life in our community through exceptional programs and services. We strive to meet the recreational needs of our Residents by offering a variety of youth and adult programs. Our programs emphasize teamwork, instruction, the development of skills and healthy self regard.

The mission of the HYCC is to provide state-of-the-art accessible facilities for a variety of recreational programs and special events, competitive sports organizations, after school activities and opportunities for the community at large to foster educational excellence and physical growth across all generations.

Hyannis is the largest of the seven villages in Barnstable and is widely known as the commercial Hub of Cape Cod. Only a 90-minute drive from Boston, Newport, RI and Provincetown. The islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are easily accessible by ferry boat or air shuttle service.

ENTERPRISING NEW FACILITY
When the Town of Barnstable made the commitment to build the HYCC, the consensus of the building committee and town officials was to establish an enterprise account which means the facility needs to generate enough revenue through ice and other rentals, special ticketed events, advertising and resource management to allow the building to become self-funded. The building operates under the Recreation Division. Now businesses, community groups, residents and visitors can all take advantage of the facility’s resources. Plans are underway to develop programs and ticketed events that will supplement the revenue generated from traditional use of the various elements of the facility.