Dottie Jordan Recreation Center

The Dottie Jordan Recreation Center offers activities for youth, adults, and senior citizens, including Therapeutic Recreation programs for youth, teens and adults with disabilities. The park consists of a multi-use field, a playscape, two-lighted tennis courts, a lighted basketball court, a walking trail, one multi-purpose room, kitchen/computer lab area, a community garden, and a swimming pool.

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.

Therapeutic Recreation Programs

Since Spring 2020, Dottie Jordan Recreation Center has been offering Therapeutic Recreation programs for adults with differing abilities. These therapeutic programs are designed by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) and facilitated by our team of trained therapeutic Activity Specialists to ensure a meaningful and successful leisure experience.

How do I register for Adult Therapeutic Programs?

Therapeutic Services Registration Process

Complete the TR Questionnaire & Participant Waiver and email your completed forms to trservices@austintexas.gov.
Schedule a Therapeutic Assessment .
After the assessment, you will be contacted to schedule a trial day. Program recommendations will be based on findings and program availability.

Please contact trservices@austintexas.gov if you have any questions or require assistance with the registration process.

The Capital City Explorers Program

Individuals on adaptive bikes

Enjoy what Austin has to offer with Capital City Explorers! We are an adaptive active traveling program that is open to all community members 21+ or out of school. The program operates in 10 week sessions and meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am-4pm. Please contact Alex Dominguez for more information.

Capital City Explorers Flyer pdf

Inclusive Adult Enrichment Programs

Job Readiness Workshop

The Job Readiness Workshop is a 6 week program for individuals 18+ with an emphasis on job skills practice and positive social skills. Some of the topics covered include professionalism, problem solving, job skills practice, career exploration and more. Please contact Katie Mikulcik for more information.

Job Readiness Workshop Flyer pdf

Warrior Fitness Program

Lets get moving! Come join us for a fun 5 week session of fitness. The program is open to individuals 18+ and the cost of the program is $15 for the entire 5 week session. Each class will focus on low impact, core strength, flexibility and resistance training. Please contact Alex Dominguez for more information.

Next Session Spring 2025

Adaptive Bowling

Dottie Jordan Recreation is offering a bowling club at the Millennium youth entertainment complex located at 1156 Hargrave St. Austin, TX 78702. The club will meet on Wednesdays from 4-6pm and each session will last 10 weeks. Bowlers are responsible for the game and shoe rental fees of $4.50 per game and the PARD registration fee is $15 for residents and $20 for non residents.

Adaptive Bowling Flyer pdf

Inclusive Youth Enrichment Programs

Youth participating in enrichment reading program

Grow Together

The Grow Together program is offered for ages 3-5 and 6-10. The goal of the program is to improve fine and gross motor skills, build social connections that promote problem-solving and creativity, and support language development, life skills, friendships, and positive social interactions. The program fosters a safe, adaptive, and welcoming space where all children can build confidence through recreating with peers. Dottie Jordan has 4 Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialists on staff that specialize in working with individuals with varying degrees of neurodivergence and abilities. Independence is promoted by PARD staff, and the program is tailored to meet the specific needs of each participant.

Each day has a different theme to enhance youth development and will be utilizing the newly renovated center as well as the brand-new playground. The cost of the program is $25 for the entire 6-week session. Please contact Evan Kessler for more information.

Summer Grow Together

During the Summer, the program will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm. The sessions will run, June, July and August and the cost is $70 per month. The July and August sessions will participant in the swim safe program facilitated by the Aquatics department and hosted at the Dottie Jordan pool.

Open Play

Come drop into Dottie Jordan on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5:30pm and try out our new interactive toys and games. Adult supervision is required for all individuals under the age of 16. Drop in schedule is subject to change due to program needs. Please contact the recreation center to confirm availability 512-978-2380.

Pickleball

Open Pickleball

Dottie Jordan will be offering open pickleball on Thursdays from 3-7p. The tennis courts will be reserved and marked for pickleball. Equipment including nets, paddles and balls are available for check out at the front desk. Please contact 512-978-2380 for more information.

Thursdays 3-7pm at the Dottie Jordan tennis courts

ALL rented equipment must be returned to the center before 6pm*

Inclusive Community Events

Dottie Jordan Recreation center fosters a thriving and inclusive community through diverse year round events hosted in the Dottie Jordan Neighborhood park. Current events offered include movies in the parks, adaptive field day, Halloween event and more to come!