Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center

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 million. The new center held its grand opening on May 5, 1996, during the Cinco de Mayo celebration. In 2017, Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park was awarded the Lone Stare Legacy Park Award through the Texas Recreation & Park Society.

Parque Zaragoza Video Tour

Parque Zaragoza Documentary

Out-Of-School Time Youth Programs

The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to offering programs that foster Youth Development in a safe and caring environment. We believe in creating opportunities for youth that expose them to critical thinking and leadership development while helping explore interest through enhancements, arts, and active play. Come and experience the spectrum of opportunities with the Parks and Recreation Youth Programs.

Youth Sports

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department offers year-round co-ed youth sports that teach fundamentals and stress sportsmanship. 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.

The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to offering programs that foster Youth Development in a safe and caring environment. We believe in creating opportunities to help explore interest through enhancements, arts, and active play.

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Therapeutic Recreation Programs

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.

Community and Special Events

The Parks and Recreation Department provides opportunities for families, friends and neighbors to come together and socialize, meet new people, enhance existing relationships, and create community.

Movie in the Park
Parque Zaragoza Placemaking Project

In 2024, Austin Parks Foundation (APF), in partnership with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Amigos de Parque Zaragoza, received funding from Project for Public Spaces to lead a community-driven placemaking project at Parque Zaragoza (City Council District 3). The project will convert an underutilized parking lot into a vibrant public space featuring a bicycle traffic garden, games, seating, and ADA-accessible pathways. Designed with community input, the space will serve local families, youth programs, and Therapeutic Recreation participants. Construction began in Spring 2025 and is set to finish by Summer 2025.