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A schematic for the Georgetown YMCA shows an overhead view of the parking lot, the building and the outside courts and pools that will be a part of the two-story building. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

A schematic for the Georgetown YMCA shows an overhead view of the parking lot, the building and the outside courts and pools that will be a part of the two-story building. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

Groundbreaking for bond-approved Georgetown YMCA estimated for FY27

The new YMCA facility on 6200 Williams Drive — which was approved by voters through the 2023 bond election — will be part of Georgetown’s 2027 Capital Improvement Project budget.

Georgetown YMCA gets large donation from H-E-B

At the YMCA Camp Brightwell’s annual “Camp was a Flip” pancake breakfast on August 8, grocer H-E-B announced it would donate $500,000 toward the new Georgetown YMCA that is being built on Williams Drive near Wellspring Church. A portion of this donation will also fund scholarships for YMCA programs.
Emily Baker, left, helps Ariyah Robles adjust the strap on her helmet.

Emily Baker, left, helps Ariyah Robles adjust the strap on her helmet.

Kids get a joy ride with new tricycles

A surprise five years in the making, 50 children at the Mary Bailey Head Start preschool on College Street received brand new Huffy tricycles for Christmas. Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman delivered the gifts to children at the preschool Tuesday, December 17.
The first floor of the YMCA will house the facility’s various gyms, aquatics center, lobby, administration space and locker rooms. (Courtesy YMCA)

The first floor of the YMCA will house the facility’s various gyms, aquatics center, lobby, administration space and locker rooms. (Courtesy YMCA)

YMCA changes course in programs

Georgetown’s future YMCA will be slightly larger than expected, and some potential services have shifted compared to what is written in the Memorandum of Understanding between the YMCA and the city that was approved through the city’s 2023 bond program.
Children from the Chasco Family YMCA Early Childhood Center pose in front of a bulldozer before the groundbreaking ceremony.  Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Children from the Chasco Family YMCA Early Childhood Center pose in front of a bulldozer before the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New aquatic center in Round Round underway

Chasco Family YMCA broke ground on a new outdoor aquatic center Friday, February 23.    Named the Carl and Deanna Miller Family Pool, the new facility will be located behind the YMCA on 812 North Mays Street in Round Rock.
Academy in Hutto, located 250 Alliance Boulevard, officially opens to the public. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Academy in Hutto, located 250 Alliance Boulevard, officially opens to the public. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Academy launches grand opening in Hutto

Academy Sports and Outdoors held a grand opening celebration for its Hutto location this weekend.  To kick off the festivities, the retail store held a preview night for the Hutto YMCA After School program on Thursday, November 16.
This rendering of the YMCA that could be built from the first scenario is what the facility could look like without City contribution. (courtesy YMCA and Schafer Architecture)

This rendering of the YMCA that could be built from the first scenario is what the facility could look like without City contribution. (courtesy YMCA and Schafer Architecture)

City council continues partnership discussion with YMCA

More details were shared Tuesday, July 25, about a future partnership between the city of Georgetown and the YMCA of Central Texas.
Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, center teal, and The YMCA of Central Texas at Twin Lakes Park cut the ribbon to open a new pedestrian bridge. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, center teal, and The YMCA of Central Texas at Twin Lakes Park cut the ribbon to open a new pedestrian bridge. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Wilco and YMCA opens bridge at Twin Lakes Park

Williamson County and the YMCA of Central Texas hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Twin Lake Park Pedestrian Bridge in Cedar Park June 20. The Twin Lakes YMCA is located at 204 East Little Elm Trail.    The 300-foot bridge connects the 50-acre YMCA property to the 6.