Years in the making, the Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA, known as The Hill, opened in 2018. The Hill was the first YMCA in the United States to build a facility with so many partners: The Treasure Valley Family YMCA, the West Ada School District, St Luke’s Health System, the City of Meridian Parks and Recreation Department, and the Meridian Library District all work together on the 22.5 acre Hill campus.
Near the intersection of Eagle and Amity Roads, from the front steps, the Boise Front can be seen in the distance. In the foreground is a branch of the Meridian Library, as well as the West Ada School District's Hillsdale Elementary School. The Y’s facilities can be accessed by the Elementary School for class use during school hours.
West of the facility, the 9.5 acre Hillsdale Park incorporates open space, a tractor-themed playground area open to the public and used as a school playground for Hillsdale Elementary students on school days, and 2 multi-use fields. The picnic shelter areas can be rented through Meridian Parks and Recreation.
Health and wellbeing classes through both the Y and St. Luke’s specially-staffed area of the Y bring evidence-based healthcare to individuals in a workout friendly space. Gymnasiums, youth activity and kid zone spaces, locker facilities, aquatic center, classrooms, and an instructional kitchen are among the features of this Y site.
THRIVE is a program for neurodivergent individuals (adults and children) and thus far, only offered at The Hill/Tomlinson Y location. A sense-aware, curated space with specially trained staff and specific programming sponsored by Blue Cross of Idaho make this Y an extra-friendly place.
The Hill’s collaborative partnership serves as a model for community entities working together. A combined recreation, education, health, wellness, and literacy outreach happens here because of the partnerships.
The multi-use spaces indoors and out, and diverse camps and programs build community each day. The Hill partners continue working together to serve the community and the organizations that serve community members. We Powered in action! Check it out Treasure Valley!