Youth Sports: Recreation Centers
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| Alamo Recreation Center Information |
| 2100 Alamo St. Austin, TX 78731 Phone: 474-2806
Hours of Operation |
| Description of Facility |
| The Alamo Recreation Center building is located in the Alamo Park at 2100 Alamo Street. The Alamo Recreation Center offer year-round programming for senior citizens, adults, teens and children. Activities include after school enrichment, computer labs, senior citizens lunch program, holiday camps, summer camps, sports, teen programs and community special events. The facility consists of a multipurpose room, crafts room, kitchen and office. The park includes a play-scape, sand volleyball court, t-ball field, a covered-lighted basketball court. The facility is available for reservations during non-operational hours. |
| Programs and Services |
| Activities are offered year round for children and adults. Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - PDF file for a complete listing of the programs |
| Historical Information |
| In 1974, the Parks and Recreation Department purchased land at 2100 Alamo Street to develop a replacement park for the East Avenue Park that was demolished to make room for the expansion of IH 35 and for the development of the University of Texas’ Disch Faulk Field. In 1976, the Alamo Recreation Center was dedicated. The center is named after the street on which it is located. |
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| Austin Recreation Center Information |
| Hours of Operation M-Th 7:30am - 10:30pm F 7:30am - 9pm Sa 8:30am - 3:30pm Su 12:30pm-4:30pm The weight room and locker rooms close 15 minutes prior to posted closing time. Stacey D. Clack, Site Supervisor Tracy Partin, Program Specialist Mauri Miculek, Program Specialist Donnie Bailey, Building and Grounds Assistant |
| Description of Facility |
| The Austin Recreation Center is Austin's oldest Recreation Center, formerly known as the Austin Athletic Club. The Austin Athletic Club was obtained by the City of Austin in 1931. The center is located adjacent to Austin Community College, Rio Grande Campus, the site of the old Austin High School. In 1970 the name of the facility was changed from Austin Athletic Club to Austin Recreation Center. The Austin Recreation Center is centrally located and convenient to downtown Austin. The center houses a 7000 sq. ft. gymnasium with six basketball goals and 2 lined volleyball courts. Other amenities include a 700 sq. foot dance studio with mirrors and bars, a kitchen/meeting space, arts and crafts room, meeting room, weight room and shower facilities. |
| Programs and Services |
| Activities are offered year round for children and adults. The Austin Recreation Center offers activities, events, and classes for all ages. Review the Center Brochure to see what is available. Parking at Austin Recreation Center is by Permit ONLY. Please obtain a parking permit at the time of registration. Specific class informationis available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. On-line registration is not available at this time. This site contains links to external sites outside the control of the City of Austin. The City assumes no responsibility for the content of the material contained at that site or for the accuracy of any information that is found there. The contents of any site or link not maintained by the City does not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of the City of Austin, its officials, agents or employees. League web sites: Adult Volleyball - www.leaguelineup.com/arcvolleyball and: Adult Co-Rec Kickball League www.leaguelineup.com/cityofaustinkickball and: Adult Basketball - www.http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=arcbasketball |
| Historical Information |
| The first organized recreation center in Austin was the privately owned Austin Athletic Club, built in 1923, by William T. Caswell. In 1931. Mr. Caswell sold the club to the City of Austin for "a small remuneration". The name of the center was officially changed to the Austin Recreation Center in 1970. After substantial damage, due to the Memorial Day flood of 1981 that center was closed afther the existing center was built and opened in 1986. |
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| Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center |
391-1863 34 Robert Martinez Jr. Street Austin, TX 78702
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| Description of Facility |
| Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center opened it's doors on September 16, 2000. The Center is dedicated in honor of community matriarch Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho. Mrs. Camacho lived on Canterbury Street for over 40 years, down the street from Metz Recreation Center. She was a youth advocate for many years first at Zavala Elementary and then at Metz Elementary. She volunteered for many years with the Reading Is Fundamental program (RIF). Over the years she was someone the neighborhood children could trust and know would always protect them as though she was their parent. She offered her house as one of the first McGruff House. Mrs. Camacho spent endless hours working in her community and working to enhance the life of her community and the community children. The 7,500 square foot facility contains 5 activity rooms, a study and 2 offices. It gives the youth a new technological advantage for all their pursuits and activites with computers. Current programs include after-school club, teen club, tiny feet, high adventure club, cycling team, video production, internet surfing and web design and more. With it's proximity to park amenities, it a hub for recreational pursuits as well, such as the nerby ballfields and Fiesta Gardens Rowing Programs. |
| Programs and Services |
| Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - pdf file for a complete listing of the programs. On-line registration is not available at this time. |
| Historical Information |
| The Center is dedicated in honor of community matriarch Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho. Mrs. Camacho lived on Canterbury Street for more than 40 years, down the street from Metz Recreation Center. She was an advocate for children, first at Zavala Elementary and then at Metz Elementary. She volunteered for many years with the Reading Is Fundamental program. Over the years she was someone the neighborhood children could trust and know she would protect them as though she were their parent. She offered her house as one of the first McGruff House, a safe house for children. Mrs. Camacho spent endless hours working in her community and working to enhance the life of her community and the community’s children. |
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| Dittmar Recreation Center |
| 1009 W. Dittmar Rd. Austin, TX 78745 (512)441-4777 Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday, 9am - 9pm Friday 9am-7pm Saturday and Suunday closed Site Supervisor: Jim Kotick Program Specialist: Lynnette Lara Program Specialist: Billy James Program Specialist: Andrea Serenil Program Instructor: Tameisha Carter Building and Grounds Assistant: Scott Allen |
| Description of Facility |
| This 12.6 acre park is bordered on the north by Dittmar Road, on the south and west by South Boggy Creek, and on the east, private property. Park amenities include a 6,405 square foot recreation center, which includes a multi-purpose room, a dance/assembly room, a shower/locker area, and a weight room. Outdoor amenities include a jogging trail, two playing fields, covered basketball pavilion, PlayScape, and on outdoor swimming pool which varies in depth from three (3) to eleven (11) feet. |
| Programs and Services |
| View them on the web at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi or look at a word document for a complete listing of the programs. |
| Mission Statement |
| To promote individual and community wellness that enhances the quality of life by unleashing the human potential through services and programs that meet the emotional, social and physical needs of the far South Austin community. |
| Historical Information |
| The Austin Parks and Recreation Department purchased the land in 1985 with funds approved from a 1982 bond election; for A. B. Dittmar Park, named for Adolph Barnhart Dittmar, who once owned and ran a large dairy farm on the land. A. B. Dittmar Recreation Center opened in the summer of 1988 to provide Far South Austin citizens summer day camp programs, a variety of leisure classes, swimming, track and field, and an outdoor basketball facility. |
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| Dottie Jordan Recreation Center |
| 2803 Loyola Lane Austin, TX 78723 (512)926-3491 Fax 928-8926
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| Description of Facility |
| The park site includes a recreation center with activities including: After School Programs, C-day/Summer Camps, TCTA, NTP, Senior Bridge, and University Hills Line Dance; a playscape, two lighted tennis courts, a lighted basketball court and a swimming pool. |
| Programs and Services |
| Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - pdf file for a complete listing of the programs. On-line registration is not available at this time. |
| Historical Information |
| Named after an AISD orchestra teacher, Dottie Jordan lived across the street and died in March 1973 at the age of 32. Interested in the park, Miss Jordan first spoke to City Council in 1972 when the park was threatened with a plan to build condominiums. The City of Austin purchased the 11.5 acres of parkland that comprises the Dottie Jordan Park in November, 1973. |
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| Dove Springs Recreation Center |
| 5801 Ainez Drive Austin, TX 78744 Phone: (512)447-5875 Fax: (512)416-8040 Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday: 10am-10pm Friday: 10am-6pm Saturday: 10am-2pm Sunday: 1pm-5pm Staff Program Supervisor: Victor Hernandez Program Coordinator: D’Wayne Anderson Program Specialist: Andrea Serenil Program Instructor: Juan Antonio Garza Building and Grounds Assistants: Thomas Gentry |
| Description of Facility |
| The 20,000 square foot center contains: full court gymnasium, weight room, arts and crafts room/computer lab, class room, dance studio, conference room, lobby and television room. On the property are: 3 baseball fields, 3 soccer fields, 1 swimming pool, 2 outdoor tennis courts, 1 outdoor basketball court, 1 pavilion, 1 playscape, 1 sand volleyball pit, and a nature walking trail. |
| Programs and Services |
| Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a a listing of the youth programs this semester, please download the English program or the Spanish program. The Kids Café Program, sponsored by the Capital Area Food Bank, provides nutritional meals for youth in the community. During the school year the program operates from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. During the summer the program operates from 12noon to 1pm, Monday through Friday. |
| Historical Information |
| The Dove Springs Recreation Center opened its doors on March 28, 1998 to provide citizens of the Dove Springs community recreational and educational resources. |
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| Givens Recreation Center |
3811 E. 12th Austin, TX 78721 (512) 928-1982 Fax: (512) 933-0193 Hours of Operation M-Th 2-10pm F 2-6pm Sa 10am - 3pm Su 12-4pm Site Supervisor: Gladys Runnels Recreation Programs Instructor: Vacant Program Coordinator: Busy Loggins Program Specialist: Chauncey Allen Building and Grounds Assistant: Frank Berron |
| Description of Facility |
| The Givens Park is located in East Austin. The Park houses the recreation center, neighborhood swimming pool, pavilion, two lighted tennis courts, playscape, a large picnic area, and two softball fields. The recreation center consists of a full size gymnasium, meeting/dance room, weight / boxing room, kitchen, and administrative offices. |
| Programs and Services |
| Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - pdf file for a complete listing of the programs. On-line registration is not available at this time. |
| Historical Information |
| On November 12, 1974, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to recommend to City Council that the name of Oak Springs Park be changed to Dr. Everett H. Givens Park. The City Council adopted the recommendation to rename the park in the memory of Dr. Givens, a well known East Austin dentist and civic leader. In September 1975, approval for construction of a large recreation center was given by the City Council. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board again voted unanimously to recommend to City Council that the new center be named the Dr. Everett H. Givens Recreation Center, and opened to the public on March 30, 1979. The first supervisor of Givens Recreation Center was Donald Spence. |
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Gus Garcia Recreation Center
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| Gus Garcia Recreation Center |
| 1201 E. Rundberg Lane Austin, TX 78753 (512) 339-0016 (phone) (512) 821-9370
Hours of Operation
Site Supervisor: Reuben Olivo |
| Description of Facility |
| The Center (approximately 20,000 square feet) consists of a gymnasium with six basketball goals and a climbing rock wall. Also, the facility has a fitness center, a computer room, a tiny tot room and an aerobic/dance room. |
| Programs and Services |
| Programs offered include: Summer Camp (ages 5 – 11), Tiny Tot Program (ages 3 – 5), Young Chefs Camp, Rockin’ at the Rock Wall for Elementary age participants, Computer Craze, indoor soccer (ages 6 - 16), Art Club (all ages), Bicycle Club, Afternoon Specials, Summer Teen Scene, Pilates (for adults), Senior-Cize program for seniors. Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - pdf file for a complete listing of the programs. |
| Historical Information |
| The Gus Garcia Recreation Center had its Grand Opening on April 26, 2008, an event long anticipated by the North/Northeast community. The Gus Garcia Recreation Center and park were chosen as part of the 1998 bond election package to develop Austin’s parks and greenbelts. Construction was due to begin in 2001, but a downturn in the local economy forced delays. The City put the Gus Garcia Park and Recreation center back on the list of budgeted projects in 2005, the original amount for funding was $5.5 million. The building was completed in March 2008. The center is named in honor of Gustavo “Gus” Garcia who dedicated more than three decades of his life to public service. He served as President of the Board of the Austin Independent School District, as a member of the Austin City Council, as Mayor Pro Tem and in 2001, was elected as Austin’s first Hispanic Mayor. |
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| Hancock Recreation Center |
| 811 E. 41st Street Austin, TX 78751 (512) 453-7765 Hours of Operation Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday = 9am-10pm Tuesday = 1pm-10pm Saturday = 9am-12pm Sunday = Closed
Site Supervisor: Tinora Williams |
| Description of Facility |
| The Hancock Recreation Center, located in central Austin, sits in the middle of the Hancock Golf Course. Today the Hancock Recreation Center features a ballroom with hardwood floors, a kitchen, and three classrooms. Located on the grounds are a basketball court, playscape, picnic tables and a small sports field. |
| Programs and Services |
| Activities are offered year round for children and adults to include dance, youth sports, fitness programs, karate, pre-school, afterschool and daycamp programs and Specific class informationis available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi or view current brochure of classes or Camp Brochure On-line registration is not available at this time. |
| Historical Information |
| The center was named after Lewis Hancock who brought golf to Austin in 1889. He along with 69 other Austinites formed the Austin Country Club. In 1946, the Austin Country Club found the need to move and sold the clubhouse and property to the City of Austin. The Country Club remained on site until 1951 while their new facility was being built. In 1951, the land was designated as dedicated park land and the building and golf course became open for use by the citizens of Austin. |
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| Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center |
| 2401 Columbus Drive Austin, TX 78746 (512)974-9011 TDD:(512)327-6662
Hours of Operation
Site Supervisor: Amy Collins |
| Description of Facility |
| Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center is located in Zilker Park. Facilities include a multipurpose room, kitchen/craft room, game room, outdoor picnic areas, accessible playscape and sand play area. This fully accessible facility offers adapted recreation programs throughout the year. Staffs to participant ratios vary from 1:4 to 1:15 depending on the type of program, age and the special needs of the participants. The McBeth Recreation Center provides community based leisure programs and inclusion assistance in Austin Parks and Recreation Programs. |
| Programs and Services |
| Our goal is to provide a variety of meaningful recreation experiences that enhance quality of life. Activities are offered year round for children and adults through our after school explorers, spring break and summer day camps, and recreational day program for challenged adults. There are also ongoing evening classes such as cooking, sports, social games, outdoor activities, and creative arts. Please check our fall program guide for a complete listing of current programs. You can also find our class listing. For the more athletic participants, we offer adapted sports programs in tennis, swimming, cycling, basketball and more. Special events include the Art in the Park Festival in the spring, and Rock the Boat, a canoe and kayak clinic in September. Volunteers may assist in many of these program areas. Please contact the McBeth Recreation Center if you are interested in volunteering. or view a current brochure of classes On-line registration is not available at this time. |
| Historical Information |
| The center was named after Danny G. McBeth who was active in advocating for rights and services for the disabled community. In operation since February 1986. |
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| Metz Recreation Center |
| 2407 Canterbury Street Austin, TX 78702 (512)478-8716 Fax: (512)457-8594
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| Description of Facility |
| Recreation Facilities at Metz include game rooms, kitchen, lighted ball field, hillside and stage area, wading pool, tennis court and playscape. |
| Programs and Services |
| Programs offered at Metz Recreation Center are a wide variety for both youth and adults. Programs include arts and crafts, sports, workshops, after-school tutoring, cooking and karate. Adult programs include weight-training, sports leagues, ceramics and special workshops. Annual special events include the KVUE Community Picnic, Menudo and Salsa Cook Off, Thanksgiving Community Dinner, Kids Holiday Party and Easter Egg Hunt. Call the center for days and times. Senior program are also held at the center each day from 9am - 1pm with the Senior Luncheon program providing lunch served from 12 noon - 12:30pm, Monday through Friday. Specific class informationis available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi or view a current brochure of classes On-line registration is not available at this time. |
| Historical Information |
| The original land on which Metz Recreation Center is located was acquired by a bond purchase in 1933. The present center opened in 1972 and is named after the school district in which it is located. The existing facility was built in 1972 through matching funds from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and Model Cities funds. In 1978, Martin Junior High facilities were acquired as a satellite facitlity. Satellite facilities adjacent to Festival Beach include indoor regulation gym, tennis courts and lighted ball fields. In 1982, Austin voters gave approval for the expansion of facilities through the Capital Improvements Program. |
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| Montopolis Recreation Center |
| 1200 Montopolis Dr. Austin, TX 78741 (512)385-5931 (512)385-5941 fax Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 9am - 9pm Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday closed Site Supervisor: Skip Moore Program Coordinator: Devon Farber Program Specialist: Courtney Crayton Program Specialist: Stella Saldana Program Specialist: Rudy Reyna Program Instructor: Vacant Building and Grounds Assistant: David Wynn Advisory Board Members: William Hooker Josie Spencer Teresa Ontiveras Christine Vasquez Michelle Fabian Gregory Hamilton Anita Villalobos |
| Description of Facility |
| Montopolis Recreation Center and park, contains a gymnasium, kitchen, boxing room, two meeting rooms, shower and dressing room facilities, playscape, swimming pool and a lighted softball/football field. |
| Programs and Services |
| Montopolis Recreation Center offers the Kids Cafe Program, which is sponsored by the Capital Area Food Bank. The center provides FREE, hot, nutritious meals for youth ages 1-18 years during the after school time. The program operates 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Center activities include adult sports leagues, weight room and youth afterschool program, cheerleading, boxing, karate, basketball, flag-football and teen adventure. Annual special events include; Halloween Costume Dance, Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Contact the center for days and times. Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - brochure for a complete listing of the programs. |
| Historical Information |
| Montopolis Recreation Center was originally owned by the Dolores Catholic Church and was first known as the Montopolis Community Center. In 1971, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Austin Model Cities Program entered into an agreement whereby the Montopolis Community Center was to be operated as an extension of the Parks and Recreation Center. The Center continues to be a vital part of the community. |
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| Northwest Recreation Center |
| 2913 Northland Dr. Austin, TX 78757 (512)458-4107 Hours of Operation M-Th 9am - 10pm F 9am-7pm Sa 9am - 1pm Su closed Site Supervisor: Lucas Massie Program Specialist: Vangie Martinez Program Specialist: Manuel Villalobos Program Instructor: Katie Lust Building and Grounds Assistant: Glenn Guy |
| Description of Facility |
| Northwest Recreation Center and park, contains a gymnasium, multi-purpose room, arts and crafts room, kitchen and teen room. Shower and dressing facilities are available for use by our participants. Available for public use are a pool table and table tennis. The center is located on a 5/3 acre tract of land which includes a playscape, picnic area, and sand volleyball courts. |
| Programs and Services |
| The Center, which opened its doors in 1979 has offered over 25 years of recreation by showcasing its quality Toddler Programs, Teen Outreach, After-School Programs, Summer Day Camps and is pleased to have Sportball and Jazzercise. Yearly special events include Halloween Trick or Treat Path, Mother-Son Dance, Kite Workshop and Show, and the Father-Daughter Dance. Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - pdf file for a complete listing of the programs. On-line registration is not available at this time. |
| Historical Information |
| The Center, which opened its doors in 1979 was named for the area of town in which it is located. |
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| Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center |
| 2608 Gonzales Street. Austin, TX 78702 (512) 472-7142 Fax: (512) 494-1158 Hours of Operation M-Th 10am - 10pm F 10am-8pm Sa 10am - 5pm Su closed Site Supervisor: Claudia Rocha Program Instructor: Napoleon Cortez Program Instructor: Sandra Nino Recreation Specialist: Devon Odems Custodian: Gabriel Bruzon |
| Description of Facility |
| Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center is a Capital Improvement Project approved by voters in the 1992 Bond Election. The 17,500 square foot center design includes a gymnasium for basketball and volleyball, complete with locker rooms and showers. Other rooms include an arts and crafts room, weight/exercise room, kitchen, multi-purpose room and administrative office space. The center is locatd on the Parque Zaragoza park grounds which offers other amenities including a swimming pool, an outdoor stage area, outdoor basketball court, sand volleyball court, and a multi-purpose field. |
| Programs and Services |
| Programs focus on cultural and athletic activities for youth. Other programs include adult sports and leisure activities, teen activities and special events. Call the center for further information or questions. Look at a brochure - pdf file for a complete listing of the programs. Free - Styl'n Competition will also be held every concert night beginning at 7pm. Anyone interested in competing can sign up at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center every Monday at 7pm. For more information call J.dez @ 478 - 1735 |
| Historical Information |
| Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center is a Capital Improvement Project approved by voters in the 1992 Bond Election. The center is named in honor of General Ignacio Zaragoza, commander of the Mexican forces that routed the French Army on Cinco de Mayo in 1862 in the Battle of Puebla. General Zaragoza was born in what is now Goliad, Texas. Suggestions from the neighborhood incorporated into this project include outdoor restrooms accessible from the park. Construction of the project was a cooperative effort of the Department of Public Works and Transportation, and Austin Parks and Recreation Department at a cost of $2.3 |
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| Pickfair Community Center |
10904 Pickfair Drive Austin, TX 78750 Phone: 401-8119 Fax: 401-8120 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 2-6pm Call 401-8119 to set an appointment Program Specialist/Site Coordinator: Christa Hinnant Program Instructor: Cortnie Jones |
| Description of Facility |
| Pickfair Community Center is nestled between the beautiful Spicewood on Bull Creek & Spicewood Estates neighborhoods off of HWY 183-N & Anderson Mill Road. The facility was built in 1988 and housed the Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District #2 Fire Station and Meeting Room until January 1998. The Community Center is adjacent to Pickfair Park which spreads over one acre and has two small pavilions with picnic tables as well as two playscapes for tots and older children. The park and community center are connected by a footbridge over a small portion of Bull Creek and overlooks part of the Bull Creek Greenbelt & preserve. |
| Programs and Services |
| The center provides a variety of recreational and leisure activities for the far northwest Austin community, utilizing the old fire department garage as a "micro-gym" and an additional room as activity and meeting spaces. Programs range from Toddler Programs, School Age Summer and After School Programs, Adult and Family Programs, and is pleased to have tennisbuddys. The Center is also available to rent for family celebrations, birthday parties, meetings, etc. Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - pdf file for a complete listing of the programs. On-line registration is not available at this time. |
| Historical Information |
| The facility was built in 1988 and housed the Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District #2 Fire Station and Meeting Room until January 1998. The Austin Fire Department temporarily occupied the site while a new AFD facility on Anderson Mill Road was under construction. Upon completion of the COA-AFD station, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the local community saw the need for recreation services in the area and began developing and promoting children’s summer and after school activities as satellite programs of Northwest Recreation Center. Pickfair Community Center opened its doors as a City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Summer Playground Program site in June 2000. |
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| Rosewood Recreation Center |
| 1182 North Pleasant Valley Road Austin, TX 78702 (512)472-6838 Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday, 1pm - 9pm Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday/Sunday, closed Doris Miller Auditorium Hours of operation Monday - Thursday 2pm - 10pm Friday -2pm - 6 pm 2300 Rosewood Ave Austin, TX 78702 (512)476-4118 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 2pm - 10pm Saturday - 10am-2pm Sunday - closed
Site Supervisor: vacant |
| Description of Facility |
| Rosewood Recreation Center and the Doris Miller Auditorium, is a 31,500 square feet facility with a gymnasium. The purpose of the facility is to provide all groups in the City of Austin with community recreation and leisure programs. The Center and gymnasium offer year round classes, workshops, special events, tournaments, performances, demonstrations. |
| Programs and Services |
| Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - pdf file for a complete listing of the programs. On-line registration is not available at this time. |
| Historical Information |
| Rosewood Recreation Center now sits in the middle of the old Bertram-Huppertz place, which Rudolph Bertram acquired in 1875. The older portion of the building was the residence of Mr. Bertram who was a local storeowner in 1921; 17 acres were sold to the City of Austin after Charles Huppertz, Mr. Bertram's son-in-law died. In 1929, an after-school playground and Center program began at Rosewood. The Parks and Recreation Department developed the land and park in the 1930's. Tennis courts, picnic area, bandstand, baseball field and open spaces were available to the public. Doris Miller Auditorium was constructed in 1942 for the recreation needs of the Armed Forces and USO programs. In the 50's, "teen cantina" is fondly remembered by East Austin residents. The facility was named after Doris "Dorie" Miller, a hero at Pearl Harbor, and the first African American recipient of the Navy's the highest honor, the Navy Cross. He served in the U.S. Navy and was recognized for his great heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller was presented the Navy Cross by Admiral Nimitz on May 27, 1942. He died shortly after this in 1943 in the sinking of an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. A HUD-Model Cities grant made possible the latest expansion of the Rosewood Recreation Center and the improvements to Doris Miller Auditorium. With the addition of the Madison Log Cabin, Rosewood Park and Recreation Center is a warm contrast of history and modern facility which adds to the recreation opportunities and development of its community. The historic log cabin, a gift from Mrs. Greenwood Wooten, has been furnished by Delta Sigma Theta. The cabin serves as museum perserving historical relics and documents related to the Black Heritage of Austin and Travis County. |
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| South Austin Recreation Center |
| 1100 Cumberland Rd. Austin, TX 78704 Phone: (512)444-6601 Fax: (512)326-2073
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| Description of Facility |
| Situated on approximately 10 acres of land, the facility includes an indoor gym, stage, club room, kitchen and an outdoor basketball court, two tennis courts, picnic area, play scape and ballfields. |
| Programs and Services |
| The center offers recreational programs for children (ages 4-12), teenagers, adults, and senior citizens ranging from sports leagues, children's camps, group exercise classes, and special events. Annual events include the Easter Egg Hunt in March or April, the Summer Talent Show in July, the Harvest Festival in October, and the Thanksgiving Banquet in November. Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - pdf file for a complete listing of the programs. On-line registration is not available at this time. |
| Historical Information |
| South Austin Recreation Center was completed and officially dedicated with opening ceremonies on September 5, 1974. |
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| Turner Roberts Recreation Center |
Hours of Operation: M-Th: 9am- 9pm Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 10am-4pm Sun: Closed Program Supervisor: vacant Program Coordinator: Maria Reyes Program Specialist: David Blackwood Program Specialist: Janet Moore Program Specialist: Eric Richardson Program Instructor: Rodgerick Bradley |
| Description of Facility |
| The Turner-Roberts Recreation Center features a 7,700 square-foot gymnasium, staff offices, locker rooms for both male and female participants, an arts and crafts room, a weight room, a computer room, a kitchen area, a multi-purpose room, a meeting room and a corridor art gallery. An unusual and environmentally friendly trait that The Turner-Roberts Recreation Center features is renewable building materials, energy-efficient heating, and a northern and southern exposure building orientation to maximize energy savings. |
| Programs and Services |
| Activities at the recreation center are offered year-round for children and adults and include: fitness programs, senior programs, and after-school and summer day camp programs. Classes also include tutoring for PSAT and ACT as well as sports clinics. Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - Word file for a complete listing of the programs. On-line registration is not available at this time. |
| Historical Information |
| The Tuner-Roberts Recreation Center, located just off 183 North in Northeast Austin, is a brand new 18,700 square-foot facility that opened its doors May 31, 2008. The center is named after Dorothy Turner and Velma Roberts, who were two of Austin’s most effective civil rights activists. For over 25 years, Ms. Turner and Ms. Roberts founded and operated the Black Citizens Task Force. Individually, Dorothy Turner was awarded the Arthur L. Green Civil and Human Rights Award in 1992, and Velma Roberts, in 1981 received the Friends of VISTA Award for her struggles to help eliminate poverty. |
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7500 Blessing Avenue
Austin Texas 78752
Phone (512) 974-7865
Fax (512) 380-0731
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Site Manager: Merv Griffin
Program Coordinator: Oralia Ybarbo
Program Specialist: Shawna Gaytan
Program Specialist: Encarnacion "Snail" Mendoza
Program Instructor: Robert Reed
Opened on January 27, 2002, the St. John's Community Center is a first time collaboration between the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District. The center houses the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, the Austin Police Department, the Austin Public Library, Health and Human Services, three joint use conference rooms, as well as the J.J. Pickle Elementary School.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department suite consists of a lobby area, one activity room, a full size kitchen and shares the use of the gymnasium with the J.J. Pickle Elementary School. The school and the community center sits on 15 acres of land in the heart of the St. John's neighborhood in northeast Austin, just east of Interstate 35 and south of U.S. Highway 183.
Today, St. John's is a diverse community, which is rich in history and tradition.
Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - word document for a complete listing of the programs.
On-line registration is not available at this time.
