Three Rivers Athletic Club Opened in South Bend
New owners have reopened the former Beacon Health & Fitness facility at 501 S. Health Parkway.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Three Rivers Athletic Club reopened its doors on October 1, 2026, following the closure of the previous fitness center. The new owners, Brock and Autumn Yost, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the community on October 2, 2026.
Why it matters
The transition ensures that the local community retains access to a fitness and exercise space after the original gym closed its doors in September. Owners aimed to preserve the facility for residents after previous memberships expired.
The facility at 501 S. Health Parkway resumed operations at 5 a.m. on October 1. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony followed the next day at 1:30 p.m.
The players
Brock Yost
He is a new owner of the Three Rivers Athletic Club and previously held ownership stakes in Pit Fitness Ranch and Triple River CrossFit.
Autumn Yost
She serves as a new owner of the Three Rivers Athletic Club facility.
Beacon Health & Fitness
This organization formerly operated the fitness center located at 501 S. Health Parkway before announcing its closure in September 2026.
The details
New owners Brock and Autumn Yost negotiated with Beacon Health to take over the existing building operations. The team utilized the previous management software and staff to facilitate the reopening and plan to expand services to include contrast therapy and youth swimming.
Timeline
September 2026: Beacon Health & Fitness announced the closure of the facility.
September 30, 2026: Existing memberships at the gym expired.
October 1, 2026: The club reopened at 5 a.m.
October 2, 2026: A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at 1:30 p.m.
Market Landscape
This reopening reflects the broader trend of independent operators acquiring fitness spaces as larger health systems exit the club management sector. The move positions the Yosts to capitalize on established local demand by repurposing existing infrastructure.
Local residents can once again access gym amenities at the 501 S. Health Parkway location under the new ownership. Future service updates, including new league sports and youth programming, will shift how members utilize the facility.
The takeaway
The successful reopening underscores how quickly independent owners can leverage existing local infrastructure to maintain community services. Residents should check the club schedule regularly as the owners begin rolling out new therapy and youth program offerings.
Further reading
For more on local commercial changes, visit South Bend Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Watershed Voice.
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