Austin Parks and Recreation

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Turner-Roberts Recreation Center

Turner-Roberts Recreation Center

About

Address:  7201 Colony Loop Dr. Austin, TX 78724 See Map
Hours:  Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
Phone:  512-978-2690

The Turner-Roberts Recreation Center offers recreational and leisure opportunities for Northeast area residents.  Programs include: cultural arts, sports, community/family events, life skills, recreation leagues and numerous classes. Inclusive programs for youth with special needs are also offered.  Turner-Roberts Recreation Center is an 18,700 square-foot facility that includes the 7,700 square-foot Danny L. Thomas Sr. gymnasium, offices, locker rooms, a multi-purpose room, an arts and crafts room, a weight room, a computer room, a kitchen facility and a corridor art gallery. In 2011, a stand-alone building containing a gymnasium and a state of the art kitchen was added to the park.
 

Online Registration

 


Forms & Documents
 

Programs

  • Out-Of-School Time Youth Programs
  • Youth Sports
    • Basketball
    • Soccer
    • Flag Football
    • Spring Youth Sports
    • ** Multipurpose Field and Baseball Field temporarily Closed June 15th-September 15th (Field Maintenance) **
  • Teen Programs
  • Toddler Programs
    • Developmental Youth Sports and Fundamentals
    • Mommy and Me Art Class
  • Adult and 50+ Programs

    Austin Parks and Recreation offers a variety of Senior Programs and Services for adults and people 50 years of age and older. We are committed to providing an environment that encourages active and healthy lifestyles through recreational and educational programs and services.

    • Varsity Generation Program 
  • Community and Special Events
    • Trick or Treat Feat
    • Howl-O-Scream
    • Holiday Event
    • Easter Spring Fling
    • Upcoming Events

Gym, Rental and Staff Information

Open Play and Weight Room Hours

Open Play Basketball: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 6:00pm - 8:30pm; Saturday 10:00am - 3:30pm; Sunday 1:00pm - 4:30pm (Weeknight evening free play will return August 11th)

Weight Room Hours: Hours of Operation

Facility and Grounds Rental Information

Areas of Turner-Roberts Recreation Center and grounds can be rented at various times. Rental spaces include:

  • Gym
  • Multipurpose gym
  • Multipurpose Room
  • Arts and Crafts Room
  • Outdoor stage and pavilions
  • Residential kitchen or commercial kitchen (for heating use only)
  • Ice Machine (with other space rental)

All information can be found on the

User Guide and Rental Agreement (PDF)

Video Tour of Turner-Roberts Recreation Center

** Multipurpose Field and Baseball Field temporarily Closed June 15 to September 15, 2026 (Field Maintenance) **

Upcoming Events

Parks and Recreation Event Calendar

Staff

 

  • Totally Cool Totally Art Soap Box Derby Event at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center

    Totally Cool Totally Art Soap Box Derby Event

  • Spring Fling at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center

    Spring Fling Event

  • Bring Senior Together Event at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center

    Bring Senior Together Event

  • Sculpture at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center

    Sculpture at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center

  • Turner-Roberts Recreation Center Gym

    Turner-Roberts Recreation Center Gym

  • Colony Park Playground

    Colony Park Playground

Watch Videos

Turner-Roberts Recreation Center Video Tour

Take a virtual tour of the Turner-Roberts Recreation Center.

Turner-Roberts Recreation Center Shoulder Exercise

Take a break from your busy day and keep your body active with this simple shoulder exercise! All you need are some weights to get started.