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The recreation center also has open play in the gym during the week for basketball and Sundays just for open play volleyball.  Open play pickleball for all levels is offered on Mondays, 6-9pm.

The Center is located on 10 acres in South Austin just south of Oltorf off Cumberland Dr. The facility includes an indoor basketball gym, stage, large meeting room, kitchen and lobby open to the public for pool and ping pong.  Outdoor park amenities include outdoor basketball court, two lit tennis courts, picnic area, playscape and lighted ball fields.

You may now view classes and register online.  You can download registration form and fax it to 512-326-2073 or drop it off at the center during hours of operation.

Modeled as a free, after-school, arts education program, TCTA maintains a strong mentoring component both before the classes with recreation center staff and during the classes, where teens work alongside professional artists.

Programs

• Free Zumba on Tuesdays from 6pm-7pm.  All fitness levels welcome.
• Pre-K Play
• Boredom Busters english/Spanish (PDF)
• Summer Camp (PDF)
• Teen Summer Camp (PDF)

Staff

• Site Supervisor: Marcos Nates
• Program Specialist: Tenzin Sangmo
• Program Specialist: Angela Niemiec
• Program Specialist: Vacant
• Administrative Associate: Lori Orosco
• Building and Grounds Assistant: Connie Medina

Historical Information

In 1974, the area around the South Austin Recreation Center (then an empty field) was made up of low income residents, several federal housing projects and many youth with delinquency problems. The area was in need of a recreation facility to help provide services to the troubled youth of the community. Area residents formed a group to try and prevent the area from becoming a future slum. The recreation center was one of several projects which the neighborhood task force (aided by now retired assistant director of Parks and Recreation Roy Guerrero) put into motion for the betterment of the community. The South Austin Recreation Center opened its doors on September 5th, 1974. Ever since the doors have opened, the center has focused on providing quality programs to help service the youth of the community.