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Givens Recreation Center offers Youth, Teen, and Adult Programs as well as Special Events.
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. Givens Recreation Center consists of a full size gymnasium, meeting/dance room, weight / boxing room, kitchen, and administrative offices.
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View information about the Center Brochure and Competitive Basketball League.
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Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday 1 pm - 9 pm
Friday 1 pm - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm
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Site Supervisor: Gladys Runnels
Program Instructor: Delores Spears
Program Specialist: Chauncey Allen
Program Specialist: Tamika Bateman
Building and Grounds Assistant: Frank Berron
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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.
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