The YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis will break ground on a new YMCA at Shepherd’s Path, at McKenna Road and County 42, at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 20.

A picnic lunch, games and activities will follow the groundbreaking ceremony. The celebration also notes the one-year anniversary of McKenna Crossing.

The public is invited to attend.

The newly named River Valley YMCA in Prior Lake will include a natatorium with two pools, an outdoor splash deck, locker rooms, a health and wellness area, a children’s play area including a two-story “playscape” and licensed childcare for children 6 weeks to 5 years. There will be YMCA programs and activities for children, youth and adults.

The anticipated opening of the new YMCA will be early fall 2009.

For more YMCA information and updates, visit www.twincitiesymca.org or call (952) 230-2935.