New SquashWise Center opens in Baltimore’s former Greyhound station, expanding courts, classrooms, and community programming

A renovated landmark becomes a new hub for youth development and public recreation

The SquashWise Center has officially opened in downtown Baltimore inside the city’s former Greyhound bus terminal at 601 N. Howard St., completing the conversion of a long-vacant transportation landmark into a dedicated squash, education, and community facility. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Feb. 23, 2026, marking the center’s formal debut after construction work that returned the building to active use.

The Greyhound terminal operated as an intercity bus station from 1941 to 1987 and is recognized as a historic property. Its reuse preserves the structure’s exterior identity while repurposing interior space for athletic and educational programs.

What the new facility includes

The center is designed as a combined sports-and-learning site. The buildout includes six squash courts, three classrooms, and a fitness area, along with administrative and meeting space intended to support tutoring, coaching, and community events. The larger footprint is expected to increase the organization’s capacity and enable programming to run concurrently across courts and classrooms.

• Six singles squash courts
• Three classrooms for academic and enrichment programming
• Fitness area and support spaces for group activities
• Central location with access to public transit and on-site parking

Programming: youth services alongside broader public access

SquashWise’s model combines athletic training with academic support and longer-term college and career preparation for Baltimore City students. With a permanent facility, the organization plans to expand its youth development footprint while also offering activities intended for a wider audience, including school field trips, leagues, tournaments, and membership-based access structured on a sliding scale.

The center is also positioned to continue and scale recurring community programming, including free community squash nights and clinics aimed at women and girls. Organizers have said the facility’s expanded schedule is intended to accommodate both after-school youth programming and adult recreation.

Facility leaders have described the opening as an expansion from a youth-focused program into a broader community center while maintaining the organization’s core education-and-athletics mission.

Opening events and public engagement

In addition to the Feb. 23 ribbon-cutting, the organization has scheduled a Grand Opening Community Day for Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., structured as an open-house format with tours and on-site activities. The event is designed to introduce the building’s new layout and programming to residents, families, and prospective participants.

Funding and public support

The center’s opening drew participation from local and statewide officials, reflecting a mix of philanthropic and public-sector interest in the project’s education and recreation goals. A federal funding allocation of $200,000 in fiscal year 2026 was also tied to supporting the organization’s recreation and youth development programming as it scales operations in the new facility.

With the SquashWise Center now open, Baltimore gains a new athletic venue in the city core while a historically significant building begins a new chapter as an education-oriented community space.