YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Morrison Family YMCA

Facilities & Equipment

The Ballantyne area has the benefit of having two YMCAs to impact the lives of those in this community through spirit, mind and body. The Morrison Family YMCA is a 67,000 square foot facility located on more than 90 acres of land on Bryant Farms Road.  The Ballantyne Village YMCA is a 10,000 square foot cutting-edge fitness facility located in the Ballantyne Village shopping center.

The YMCA has partnered with Forest Hill Church to add over 20,000 sq. ft. to the Morrison Family YMCA in 2011. Click here to for more details.

Morrison Facility:
  • Over 4000 sq. ft. Main Group Exercise room offering more than 115 classes weekly.
  • 3000 sq ft Dhaliwhal Specialty Fitness Studio to accommodate yoga, pilates and small group training. .
  • Cycle room with 40 bikes and innovative programming such as virtual cycle.
  • 10,000 sq ft Fitness Center, located on the 2nd floor housing cardio equipment with personal viewing screens, 3 lines of strength training equipment, a Jacob's Ladder machine, large free weight and the Burnett Family stretching area.
  • Indoor track with additional multi-purpose area for fitness. 
  • Children's Program Center and Kid's Headquarters used for drop-in child care .
  • 3 Dance Studios offering dance lessons from ages 2 1/2-12.
  • Dedicated space for our Kid's Fitness Program which combines the basics of gymnastics, such as rolling, balancing and jumping.
  • 7 classrooms dedicated to our morning preschool - YMCA Children's Academy
  • Art Studio for offering adult classes and youth classes in ceramics, pottery, painting and more for all ages.
  • CMC Wellness Center staffed by our Registered Nurse.
  • Curran Family Teaching Kitchen for healthy cooking classes.
  • Thompson Family Community Room used for large group meetings and community programs such as CPR.
  • Rachel Giblin Teen & Senior Center including a DJ Booth, Wii Stations, internet cafe and lounge area.
  • Lewison Family Chapel designated for YMCA members and the community to come for prayer and/or meditation.
  • Adult and Family Locker rooms
  • Twin court gymnasiums for programs such as Youth Basketball, Adult Basketball and Volleyball . Spring Adult Gym Schedule Youth and Teen Gym Schedule 

Athletic Training Center:

10,000 sq ft Outdoor Waterpark, including features such as:

  • Interactive spray park
  • Wade pool with 2 Kiddie Slides and a spray feature
  • Triple flume slides
  • Spacious deck and shaded picnic areas
  • 6-lane lap pool

Bojangles' Program Pavilion, including:

  • Outdoor "airnasium" for basketball and recreation play  
  • Indoor classroom and concession area
  • Picnic shelters
  • Art Studio

Outdoor Recreation Areas:

Ballantyne Village YMCA: (satellite adult only fitness center)
  • Cardiovascular and strength training equipment
  • Yoga/Pilates studio
  • Massage and Personal Training

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.