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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:

  • Wednesday, November 25th: Open 5am-6pm
  • Thursday, November 26th: Closed
  • Friday, November 27th: Open 8am-6pm
  • Thursday, December 24th: Closed
  • Friday, December 25th: Closed
  • Thursday, December 31st: Open 5am-12pm
  • Friday, January 1st, 2027: Closed

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Amenities

  • Cardio Theater
  • ChildWatch
  • Coffee Bar & Social Spaces
  • Cycle Studio
  • Day Camp
  • Fitness Center
  • Free Weight Area
  • Full-Size Gymnasium
  • Gen Center
  • Group Exercise Studios
  • Gymnastics
  • Indoor Aquatics Center
  • Locker Rooms
  • Outdoor Sports Fields
  • RV Park
  • Virtual Exercise Studio
  • Warm Water Therapy Pool
  • Youth Sports

Holiday Camp is here!

Keep kids active and engaged during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks! Choose from indoor half-day specialty camps featuring fun, focused themes or outdoor full-day camps filled with games, activities, adventure, and exploration.

Register Today

From First Splashes to Strong Strokes

Building water confidence one stroke at a time. Our swim lessons teach essential water safety skills while helping swimmers of all levels gain confidence, improve technique, and develop strength, coordination, and independence in the pool—building skills that last a lifetime.

Confidence Starts in the Water — Enroll Today!

YMCA of the Highland Lakes at Galloway-Hammond RV Park

Did you know there’s an RV Park right here in Burnet, TX? We offer daily, weekly, and monthly rates, with stays available up to a maximum of six months.

Year-Round Gymnastics Fun!

Our year-round gymnastics classes—Beginner 1, Developmental, and Flippin’ For Fun—help kids build skills while having a blast.

Winter Sports

Winter youth sports registration will open on October 17th for YMCA Member and October 24th for Community Members

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YMCA of the Highland Lakes Team

Board of Directors

  • Lori Ringstaff

  • Nancy Allen

  • Ross Behrens

  • David Bennett

  • Trey Brown

  • Max Cardenas

  • Tim Denton

  • Cynthia Dire

  • Daniel Dire

  • Julia Evans

  • Thom Farleigh

  • Keitha Goodwin

  • Rachael Hausman

  • Cody Henson

  • Louise Lary

  • Gayle Loyd

  • Roger Moore

  • Sandra Moore

  • Suzanne Wideman

Board of Directors

  • Gayle Loyd

    Board Chair

  • Ross Behrens

  • David Bennett

  • Trey Brown

  • Tim Denton

  • Daniel Dire

  • Julia Evans

  • Sherrye Faulkenberry

  • Michele Frank

  • Lance Gunn

  • Rachael Hausman

  • Michael Holcomb

  • Jennifer Jensen

  • Louise Lary

  • Roger Moore

  • Sandra Moore

  • Lori Ringstaff

  • Stacy Smith

  • Marc Whitacre

  • Suzanne Wideman

Staff

  • Gary G

    District Executive Director

  • Elizabeth G

    Associate Executive Director

  • Michelle P

    Multi-Department Director