A Rochester family has gifted $3.5 million toward Rochester's newest YMCA branch — which will also be one of the nation's largest.

Susan and Peter Schottland, of Pittsford, gave the YMCA of Greater Rochester its largest single capital donation ever, according to a news release.

The new YMCA is on track to open in October 2019. The 140,000-square-foot facility will be at the corner of Jefferson Road and Clover Street in Pittsford.

The location will feature two pools, a splash pad, multiple gymnasiums, a "makerspace" for STEM projects, a kids adventure center, an art room, a music and movement room, preschool classrooms, a "gross motor skills room," three group exercise studios and more, according to the location's website.

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The Schottlands, owners of American Packaging Corp., have been YMCA members in Rochester since they moved to the area from Philadelphia in the 1980s, according to the release. American Packaging, headquartered in Rochester, has been a "generous contributor" to the YMCA for many years.

"The Schottland Family has built a wonderful business," Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President Bob Duffy said in the release. "I am honored to celebrate their philanthropic spirit which furthers the great work and mission of the YMCA.”

The Schottland Family Branch will be the YMCA of Greater Rochester's fourth family-named location, and its 18th location overall. Fundraising for the branch is still ongoing, according to the release, and the YMCA would like to raise half of the construction costs via philanthropy.

The Schottlands and their four adult children have long enjoyed the programs offered by the YMCA. Peter Schottland plays basketball regularly at the Y, according to the release, and Susan Schottland loved what the Y had to offer for children when her kids were young.

“Susan and I believe deeply in the importance of the YMCA as it provides so many important services to our community and most importantly is available to all Rochesterians,” Peter Schottland said in the release. “We are honored to be able to help such a wonderful cause.”

GSILVAROLE@Gannett.com