Buhl Club Kicks Off $6M Renovation
April 2022
The Buhl Club is embarking upon a new chapter in its storied history with the official launch of a long-overdue renovation to the facility located on State St in downtown Sharon. This current phase of the renovation will be complete later this year with a budget of over 6 million dollars.
The funds for the project were secured from overwhelming community support from all across the Shenango Valley, including the lead matching gift of $2,000,000 from the Buhl Regional Health Foundation. Renovations of the 119-year-old building began last week, and the Buhl Club has not undergone a significant renovation since 1967.
Renovation plans include a new welcome center, an expanded Wellness Center with new equipment, a Youth and Teen Center, a family locker room, updated men & women locker rooms, an elevator, an updated dance studio, and added restrooms on the second and third floor, and cosmetic updates throughout the facility.
The underlying theme for the project is an emphasis on expanding the benefits of membership, programming for all ages, safety & security, and accessibility. Additional improvements coming in the next phase are a new parking lot, new sidewalks, and improvements to the pool area. Last but not least, there will be updates to electrical and mechanical systems, some of which are over 50 years old.
During the renovation, the Buhl Club will continue to provide services included with membership by utilizing the second and third floors. For example, the Wellness Center is now located on the second floor. The pool, gymnasium, racquetball/handball courts, group fitness classes, swim lessons, and youth programs will remain open and operational.