The Bridges Street Centre is one of the recreational service units of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, serving under the Christian spirit of "not to be served, but to serve." Completed in 1918, it was the first centre in Hong Kong to have an indoor sports hall, indoor swimming pool, wok-shaped running track, large auditorium, gym room, restaurant, and dormitory. From its completion until 1966, it served as the headquarters of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. On 20th Oct 2023, it was gazetted as a Declared Monument by the HKSAR Government. The Bridges Street Centre has undergone more than a century of changes, adapting to the allocation of resources by the association, transitioning from a service model primarily led by social work counseling to a non-subsidized youth service centre focused on recreational and physical activities. However, the centre also adheres to the mission of our organization, providing diverse, high-quality, and meaningful services to the youth, families, and community members in Central and Sheung Wan districts, thereby fostering their physical, mental, and spiritual growth and development.
