Youth Sports

The Community Recreation Centers are proud to offer year-round co-ed youth sports that teach fundamentals and stress sportspersonship. Our seasonal leagues provide a safe recreational setting structured for a beginner to intermediate player. Lead by volunteer coaches, games are noncompetitive in order to emphasize teamwork and physical fitness. Developmental skills are taught in an energetic, positive and safe environment where players learn to respect the sport.

Youth Basketball

Youth Basketball

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its youth basketball leagues for our upcoming Winter basketball season. Youth co-ed recreational basketball is a great opportunity for participants to learn skills, practice teamwork and have fun while being physically active. This co-ed basketball league is structured to be a safe, recreational league aimed at beginner to intermediate players. This is a non-competitive league with volunteer coaches. Weekly practices are scheduled for eight weeks and are held at your registering recreation center. A total of six games will be played in the season at the determined recreation center in each area. Game times, dates, and locations are subject to change based on total league enrollment. Registration costs include a jersey and an end of season award for each registered participant.

Registration is required and will be available July 27th to November 22nd. Program space is limited, and registration is first come, first served. A $10 late fee will be applied for registration beginning November 23rd through December 6th. There must be a minimum of 80% of the maximum participants registered in a division to conduct the league for that age group. Due to safety and fairness to the players, teams will not exceed the maximum number of participants. Austin Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to close late registration if enrollment reaches max capacity. Each league will offer the following age divisions for registration: 6U (5–6 years old), 8U (7–8 years old), 10U (9–10 years old), and 12U (11–12 years old). Divisions are based off the participant’s age as of January 1, 2026.

Registration costs $40 for City of Austin residents and $70 for non-City of Austin residents. Financial aid will be available for any eligible households. For more information related to financial aid please visit www.AustinTexas.gov/FinancialAid.

The program fee is refunded in full only if the class is canceled by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.

Please visit your local community recreation center listed below for an opportunity to register.

Youth Soccer

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department offers youth soccer leagues in the Fall and Spring. Youth co-ed recreational soccer is a positive opportunity for participants to learn skills, practice teamwork and have fun while being physically active. This co-ed league is structured to be a safe, recreational league aimed at beginner to intermediate players. This is a non-competitive league with volunteer coaches. Weekly practices are held at your registering recreation center. A total of six games will be played in the season at the determined recreation center in each area. Game times, dates, and locations are subject to change based on total league enrollment. Participants are required to bring their own shin guards and water bottle to all games and practices. Registration costs include a t-shirt and an end of season award for each registered participant.

Registration is required, and program space is limited. Registration for Fall Soccer will be available July 27th to August 23rd . Program space is limited, and registration is first come, first served. A $10 late fee will be applied for registration beginning August 24th through September 6th. There must be a minimum of 80% of the maximum participants registered in a division to conduct the league for that age group. Due to safety and fairness to the players, teams will not exceed the maximum number of participants. Austin Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to close late registration if enrollment reaches max capacity. Each league will offer the following age divisions for 6U (5–6 years old), 8U (7–8 years old), 10U (9–10 years old), and 12U (11–12 years old). Select Recreation centers in the south Austin area will offer a 4U age division (3-4 years old). Divisions are based off the participant’s age as of January 1, 2025.

The program fee is refunded in full only if the class is canceled by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.

Please visit your local community recreation center listed below for an opportunity to register.

Fall Soccer

Regular Registration: July 27th - August 23rd

Late Registration: August 24th - September 6th (Includes a $10 late registration fee)

Practices Begin: Week of September 22nd

Games Begin: Saturday, October 4th through November 8th

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is looking for enthusiastic and supportive VOLUNTEER COACHES to make a positive impact on the youth in our community. If interested in becoming a volunteer coach, please contact a north, central or south-zone recreation center. Interested in applying for a youth sports official position? Please contact the Athletics Office at 512-978-2670.

Winter Basketball

Regular Registration: July 27th - November 22nd

Late Registration: November 23rd - December 6th (Includes a $10 late registration fee)

Practices Begin: Week of January 12th

Games Begin: Saturday, January 31st through March 7th

PARD Sports Program Code of Conduct

Volunteers Needed!

If interested in becoming a volunteer coach, please contact a north, central or south-zone recreation center. Interested in applying for a youth sports official position? Please contact the Athletics Office at 512-978-2670.