Lake Highlands Family YMCA in Dallas undergoing major renovations

Renovations are taking place this year at the Lake Highlands Family YMCA in Dallas, located at 8920 Stults Road.

The Lake Highlands renovation project is expected to occur in three steps: renovating the pool, expanding the center and then providing original facility improvements.

In February, the YMCA opened a renovated indoor pool, which is heated and has six lanes. This will allow the YMCA to provide swim lessons, water aerobics, recreational swimming, lap swimming and swim team use all year long.

The YMCA is also adding more than 15,000 square feet for two group exercise studios, an expanded fitness equipment space, a community room and a new lobby and entrance, according to YMCA officials. This includes a new parking lot that will accommodate the growing membership at the center.

Other facility improvements include a new playground, a larger child care room, a "dedicated state-of-the-art" cycling area, a new administrative office suite and updates to the gym and locker rooms, according to YMCA officials.

The full renovation project is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, YMCA officials said. An official timeline for construction is planned to be announced as permits are approved, materials are ordered and vendors are scheduled.

Members will still be able to access the YMCA center and other facilities while construction is underway. 214-221-9622. www.ymcadallas.org/locations/lake_highlands