YMCA of the Highland Lakes
Formerly the Galloway-Hammond Recreation Center, the YMCA of the Highland Lakes at Galloway-Hammond is operated by the YMCA of Central Texas in conjunction with the City of Burnet. A hub for fitness, sports, child care, swimming and more!
1601 S. Water Street, Burnet, TX 78611
512-246-YMCA(9622)
Branch Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 5am – 9pm
- Saturday: 8am – 5pm
- Sunday: Closed
ChildWatch:
- Monday – Friday: 7:45am – 11:30am, 4:30pm-7pm
- Saturday: 8am – 10:30am
- Sunday: Closed
Holiday Hours:
- Monday, September 1st: Closed
- Wednesday, November 26th: Open 5am-6pm
- Thursday, November 27th: Closed
- Friday, November 28th: Open 8am-6pm
- Wednesday, December 24th: Closed
- Thursday, December 25th: Closed
- Friday, December 26th: 8am-6pm
- Wednesday, December 31st: Open 5am-12pm
- Thursday, January 1st, 2026: Closed
Amenities

Kids Night Out
Drop the kids off at the Y for an evening packed with fun while you enjoy some well-deserved “me time.” Our awesome ChildWatch team will keep them busy with themed crafts, games, and activities they'll love. We’ll even take care of dinner and healthy snacks! Whether you're heading to a movie, out to dinner, or just catching up with friends, you can relax knowing your kids are having a blast in a safe, familiar place.
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YMCA of the Highland Lakes Team
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Lori Ringstaff
Board Chair
Nancy Allen
Ross Behrens
David Bennett
Trey Brown
Max Cardenas
Tim Denton
Cynthia Dire
Daniel Dire
Julia Evans
Sherrye Faulkenberry
Thom Farleigh
Michele Frank
Rachael Hausman
Michael Holcomb
Jennifer Jensen
Louise Lary
Gayle Loyd
Roger Moore
Marc Whitacre
Suzanne Wideman
Staff
Gary G
District Executive Director
Elizabeth G
Associate Executive Director
Sundae H
Sports & Aquatics Program Director